Hi all. I am planning on expanding on my caliber collection by adding a 357/38 special underlever. Do you have any suggestions as to makes, models and things to be aware of? I will be buying new. Many thanks.
357/38 special underlever
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Thanks. I have seen the octagon barrels and they look good. Are there any advantages to them over the regular round ones?
BRYAN
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Barkingsnake
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I like my Uberti "Winchester" 1873...shoots really well. Just don't expect it to like full pressure 357 Magnum all of the time as the action isn't the strongest.
I load either Trail Boss or Vectan Ba10 with 158grain Truncated Cones.
I load either Trail Boss or Vectan Ba10 with 158grain Truncated Cones.
Is that particular to the Uberti or for the caliber in general?
If you decide to go 2nd hand I have one of these original Marlins, made by Marlin that I am thinking of selling in the near future, drop me a PM if interested, they are a good investment as the original Marlins are very sought after and my club owner keeps telling me to keep hold of it but i just don't use it and would rather put the money to something I would use.
They are great guns, very well made, I think mine holds 13 rds of 38 special or around 10 357 mags, the action has been blue printed so super slick, you won't go wrong with the Marlins as they are side ejecting compared to some other makes
Does the choice depend on what it's wanted for, I wonder?
I have the Marlin-made Marlin 1894 SC which my father bought after they took the pistols away, and it is .357/.38, because that's what one of the pistols was.
At the club where I shoot it the competitions are out to 100yds, and overwhelmingly folk use .44 or .45 of various kinds - so if I'd bought it deliberately for that, I'd probably have gone for the large bore.
Having said that, .357 shoots well enough and is cheaper to run!
I have the Marlin-made Marlin 1894 SC which my father bought after they took the pistols away, and it is .357/.38, because that's what one of the pistols was.
At the club where I shoot it the competitions are out to 100yds, and overwhelmingly folk use .44 or .45 of various kinds - so if I'd bought it deliberately for that, I'd probably have gone for the large bore.
Having said that, .357 shoots well enough and is cheaper to run!
scrumbag
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As I understand it more the 1873 action.
1892 or 1894 is stronger action (looking at it an 1892 looks difficult to scope rather than the 94)
Thinking about one myself
Barkingsnake
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Action design: works fine with the more run of the mill cartridges but wasn't design for "rifle pressures" out of the 357 Magnum factory load.
The lock is just a toggle link and, unlike a Maxim gun, isn't that beefy. It will take the load BUT not advised (use Google and check out the American Cowboy blogs).
I really like my Carbine and a friend has a really nice rifle length version.
The 1892 Winchester is like an 1886 ( .45-70) scaled down for revolver cartridges, an update of the marketing genius of making the 1873 Winchester and the 1873 Colt in the same cartridges. The 1892 is strong, because of the dual locking lugs ( actually falling blocks, like the 1885 single shot ). But it was designed as a handy saddle gun or to fit into a buckboard or stage coach, to carry on a train and put in the overhead luggage rack. Scopes were not even considered.
And do you need a scope for a 100 yard rifle that shoots maybe 2 MOA? Heck, no. All you need is some practice with it.
And do you need a scope for a 100 yard rifle that shoots maybe 2 MOA? Heck, no. All you need is some practice with it.
scrumbag
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Southern, is more for low light as a cross hair or a little dot loses less resolution as light fades.
And my eye sight is not wonderful.
Scrummy
If you want to scope, the Marlin is best. Use the Warne bases as they are low enough to still use the open sights or receiver sight, if you put the scope in QD Warne or Weaver rings.
Bushnell makes some straight 30mm tube illuminated 1-4x24 and 1.5-6x24 scopes with a #4A reticle. I am playing with one now. Someone on the thread about Boar Scopes said Nikko Stirling makes one, too.
Bushnell makes some straight 30mm tube illuminated 1-4x24 and 1.5-6x24 scopes with a #4A reticle. I am playing with one now. Someone on the thread about Boar Scopes said Nikko Stirling makes one, too.
Thanks. So how do I find out which model uses what action? Is it part of the branding? I have no experience with the caliber, apologies if this sounds like a daft question...
mathieson
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go for one of the original marlins if u can find one much stronger actios side eject so easy to put a scope on if u wish and easy to strip for cleaning just need to remove one screw to dismantle the action they are always in demand so hold there price well unlike others but once u have one u will never want to sell it hence why u dont see many for sale
alberta boy
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I had , another sale I regret , the same model . It was a JM stamped 1894 , a very handy and reliable " walking around" rifle . I will buy another , but in 44 RM . It's just a bit more practical in these parts . They really are a very nice little package and are easily scoped if that is something that might be of interest to you .
AB
scrumbag
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Usually in the name:
Marlin is called the 1894 (Though is modified to side eject from the original top eject JM Browning Design)
Winchester make 94s and 92s. (Winchester 94s come in an "AE" (Angle Eject) version that is easier to scope)
Chiappa do a 92
92s are relatively easy to spot due to the twin rising locking lugs: http://media.liveauctiongroup.net/i/10246/11003731_2.jpg?v=8CE2730C2935E90
Win 94s look something like this: http://www.kirkemmerich.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2008/01/guns-for-web-pgs-061.jpg
And Marlin 94s (with side eject): http://cdn2.armslist.com/sites/arms...817_01_marlin_1894c_357mag_lever_gun__640.jpg
Or that's at least how I understand it.
Scrummy
Cut+Squirt
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I'll need to get a shot of that bad boy off the hip 
I'll need to get a shot of that bad boy off the hip
When I get it I will let you know. there is a tree that I know that needs its other half sawn off. Some guys used .308s on it...
scrumbag
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When I get it I will let you know. there is a tree that I know that needs its other half sawn off. Some guys used .308s on it...
Are trees covered under AOLQ?
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