WTS OR 357 MAXIMUM Brass 6 Boxes of 50 new unfired Federal IHMSA Headstamp

[gmcsierra]

357 Maximum Reloading 300 pieces nickel plated Federal brass. IHMSA Headstamp.
6 Boxes of 50 Asking $60.00



Call Tim
503-592-9311
Located in Canby Or

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[DizzyJ]

Interesting caliber.

Story behind it?

 

[gunsmith007]

I will take it

 

[DLS]

Interesting caliber.

Story behind it?

This is essentially a lengthened .357 Mag. The idea was to gain greater velocity without too much more kick. The primary market were silhouette shooters, as the .357 Mag just couldn't quite reliably take down the rams. Moving up to a .44 for better results on the rams made for more kick and blast and a heavier gun.

It fulfilled its purpose well, and started to quite frequently show up in matches but after a short while gas cutting on the top strap became noticed on competitor's guns. There was not really any way to stop this gas cutting (which is why Ruger stated they pulled the caliber from their offerings) other than to down load the cartridge. If you are going to do this you might as well just use the Mag and be done with it.

I think it would be a great round for handgun hunting however. Hunters don't shoot anywhere near the number of rounds competitors do, so with that in mind a quality revolver should last a few lifetimes before gas cutting became a problem.

A .357 Max revolver can shoot .357 Mag and .38 Special cartridges increasing it's usability … but you gain this at the cost of a heavier firearm. You also have the buildup / cleaning issues such as when someone shoots .38 Special in their .357 Magnum. Not a big issue, get a Lewis Lead Remover and the problem is solved in about a minute, but it is something to consider and be aware of.

 

[DizzyJ]

This is essentially a lengthened .357 Mag. The idea was to gain greater velocity without too much more kick. The primary market were silhouette shooters, as the .357 Mag just couldn't quite reliably take down the rams. Moving up to a .44 for better results on the rams made for more kick and blast and a heavier gun.

It fulfilled its purpose well, and started to quite frequently show up in matches but after a short while gas cutting on the top strap became noticed on competitors guns. There was not really any way to stop this gas cutting (which is why Ruger stated they pulled the caliber from their offerings) other than to down load the cartridge. If you are going to do this you might as well just use the Mag and be done with it.

I think it would be a great round for handgun hunting however. Hunters don't shoot anywhere near the number of rounds competitors do, so with that in mind a quality revolver should last a few lifetimes before gas cutting became a problem.

A .357 Max revolver can shoot .357 Mag and .38 Special cartridges increasing it's usability … but you gain this at the cost of a heavier firearm. You also have the buildup / cleaning issues such as when someone shoots .38 Special in their .357 Magnum. Not a big issue, get a Lewis Lead Remover and the problem is solved in about a minute, but it is something to consider and be aware of.

Excellent information. Thanks for sharing!

 

[gmcsierra]

Thanks for the info. These were sold today. But I may be listing some more in the near future although not the IHMSA head stamp.