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Thinking about a .357 magnum #8607400 05/29/22 02:38 AM
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But I see no ammo and VERY little if any brass. Why would this be? I thought the .357 Mag. was popular. .38 Special is almost as bad.


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Re: Thinking about a .357 magnum [Re: Buzzsaw] #8607402 05/29/22 02:43 AM
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The writing is on the wall. You just have to read it Buzz.


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Originally Posted by 2Beez
The writing is on the wall. You just have to read it Buzz.

Are you saying the 357 is dying?

Re: Thinking about a .357 magnum [Re: Buzzsaw] #8607467 05/29/22 05:12 AM
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Everybody should have a couple each of both handgun and rifle in 357 mag

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Re: Thinking about a .357 magnum [Re: Buzzsaw] #8607476 05/29/22 08:44 AM
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Neither is seen in stores because these two probably have the highest percentage of shooters that load their own than any cartridge. With stash prices I can load .357 for less than $0.15 per round. The only .357 in stock at SGAmmo is $1.28 per round. Consider a hard to find Coonan or a couple of others are the only auto .357's (newbies only want autos) made and you can see why the .38 and .357 are dying. I have a few of them so don't blame me. Aside from cowboy stuff the .45 Colt is going away too. When was the last time you saw .44 magnum on the shelf?

It takes a very long time for a cartridge to die all the way though. Just look at the .32-20 WIN. It's a black powder era loading and it still has a small following as seen below...



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Re: Thinking about a .357 magnum [Re: Buzzsaw] #8607516 05/29/22 12:43 PM
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"(newbies only want autos)" This.

Newbies, preppers and folks waiting for a civil war.

Re: Thinking about a .357 magnum [Re: Buzzsaw] #8607545 05/29/22 01:19 PM
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Buzz, do you need ammo? That would suggest that you shoot it.

If you get one let me know. I think I still have one set of carbide dies left with a factory crimp die I’ll send your way.

Check out the Model 97. I’ll own one someday in 45 Colt.

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We have it up here, ammo and reloading supplies.

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I was in the Waco Cabelas and the Academy a few days ago. They both had plenty of ammo, though I didn’t make a list of all the calibers. There was a huge supply of 5.56 and 9mm. And I picked up 1100 rounds of Remington Golden 22LR HP. My Tikka likes that ammo pretty well.

I’ve been loading 38 and 357 for decades. Used to have a truckload of 38 cases, but gave then away when I decided to just load 357. But then the wife wanted a 38. Anyway, the brass lasts forever, so buy some ammo. Shoot it and reload it a bazillion times.

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Re: Thinking about a .357 magnum [Re: Buzzsaw] #8607644 05/29/22 03:10 PM
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Thanks guys, If I get the maggie, I'll come back begging for components up


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Re: Thinking about a .357 magnum [Re: Buzzsaw] #8608061 05/30/22 12:22 AM
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357 is my favorite cartridge. Super easy to reload for, an as was mentioned earlier, the brass lasts forever. Not a slouch in a pistol, but it really wakes up in a rifle. Get you both.

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Haven’t seen .357 Mag ammo on a shelf for quite some time. .38 SPL is available most of the time here. Everyone needs at least one .357, preferably in a nice wheelgun.

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Just replaced the Pachmyr presentation grips my Blackhawk was wearing back when I bought it with some Hogues, really breathed new life into it. Looking forward to improving my revolver shooting.

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Saw components on the shelf at a local farm ranch store up here, bullets and brass.

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Originally Posted by Wytex
Saw components on the shelf at a local farm ranch store up here, bullets and brass.



Buy it all and resell it to Buzz




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Re: Thinking about a .357 magnum [Re: Buzzsaw] #8611278 06/03/22 01:07 AM
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Bullets and brass for .357 might be the easiest thing there is in the reloading world to find.

I do not in any way understand how anyone could put Pachmyr grips on a Blackhawk but Hogue grips are even worse on anything.


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Bullets and brass for .357 might be the easiest thing there is in the reloading world to find.
show me some new brass for sale


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Re: Thinking about a .357 magnum [Re: Buzzsaw] #8611457 06/03/22 10:36 AM
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Didn't see the word NEW in your post. I don't think I've ever bought new brass for anything. To each his own.

I have no idea if these are trustworthy retailers but here is some new Starline brass:

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OR CLICK HERE

...and I would much rather have once-fired name brand brass than Starline any time.


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Originally Posted by GasGuzzler
Didn't see the word NEW in your post. I don't think I've ever bought new brass for anything. To each his own.

I have no idea if these are trustworthy retailers but here is some new Starline brass:

CLICK HERE
OR CLICK HERE

...and I would much rather have once-fired name brand brass than Starline any time.

well, you proved me wrong. You're right though, I would definitely call before ordering. I'm out on 70.00 per 100 also bang


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Re: Thinking about a .357 magnum [Re: Buzzsaw] #8612213 06/04/22 10:16 AM
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I'll sell you some ready to load previously enjoyed brass way cheaper...like only $0.65 per case.

Kidding...


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