X frame .357 Maximum.

[tj3006]

Might be cool as hell, they could probably make it an 8 shooter ! i have watched guys shoot the 500, not at all my idea of fun , but a 8 or 10 inch .357 max might be a hoot. I had a contender in the max about a million years ago. its a great round...tj3006

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[CountryGent]

The mechanic that works on our various vehicles has become a friend over the years. He's the only person I know that runs a .357 Maximum and he's a proponent of the cartridge for silhouette shooting and other applications. I can't say I've ever had a chance to shoot one, but the ballistics are impressive.

Interesting idea on the X-frame rig. Are you thinking of reaching out to a custom maker like Bowen to see if it could be built?

 

[tj3006]

No that would cost a fortune. Would maybe buy one it smith were to put them on the market

 

[billdeserthills]

Dan Wesson used to make them, I'm still sorry I didn't keep the one I got in trade years ago

 

[tj3006]

I forgot about that and the 445 super mag.

 

[Captain O]

The .357 Maximum (Elgin Gates' brainchild) is perfect for S&W's "X" frame revolver. I would also like to see Ruger revisit this in the Super Redhawk. A 10.5" barrel should be the minimum and it would work with a 14" barrel too.

 

[Throckmorton]

I would love to see a resurgence of the round, especially in a single shot 'affordable' rifle. An X frame 'Smith would be out of my price range,I'm sure .

I had a Contender and let it get away, man that thing would RING plates at hundred yards with authority !

 

[2Wheels4Ever]

When I first got my Rossi 92 in .357 I really wanted to convert it to .357max. Unfortunately, the case is too long for the action. After reading Paco Kelly's loadings for the 92 I am more than happy with the performance I am getting from .357 mag. Right up there with 7.62x39 and .30-30.

 

[Argonaut]

You guys are pikers........here is my real long range pistol......308 Winchester. I bought it to shoot pigs in California.

 

[2Wheels4Ever]

View attachment 450337 You guys are pikers........here is my real long range pistol......308 Winchester. I bought it to shoot pigs in California.

I really wish we had pigs in Or. I know they are destructive as hell, but they have got to be great fun to hunt and good eating as well. And I am talking about the porcine variety, not the pigs in Salem we have enough of those already.

 

[Captain O]

I really wish we had pigs in Or. I know they are destructive as hell, but they have got to be great fun to hunt and good eating as well. And I am talking about the porcine variety, not the pigs in Salem we have enough of those already.

You are aware of the collared peccary in central and southeastern portions of the state, aren't you?

 

[2Wheels4Ever]

You are aware of the collared peccary in central and southeastern portions of the state, aren't you?

I wasn't. Cute little things, though I have never seen one around here.

 

[Certaindeaf]

You are aware of the collared peccary in central and southeastern portions of the state, aren't you?

What state?

 

[orygun]

I bought a NIB Blackhawk SRM 357 Max way back when. It was a blast! Pun intended. Fire all over the place when shooting a whole case full of H110 or W296. The 10.5" bull barrel looked very cool, but was a bubblegum to pack.
When I saw the header to this thread I thought it could hold 8 shots, too. Give me one with a 6" barrel and I'll only complain about one thing.
Too bad the gun's so stinkin heavy...
But I'd sure like to see more of that 357 Max. It's a hot rod, for sure!

 

[Captain O]

I wasn't. Cute little things, though I have never seen one around here.

They are destructive critters. (Edible too).

 

[KKG]

I think this Thread needs to be taken over to the S&W forum. There's a gentleman over there that just might have enough pull with the Company to make this happen.

 

[Captain O]

You can do that but I won't follow. I don't get along with those people.

 

[KKG]

You can do that but I won't follow. I don't get along with those people.

While I do get along with the gentleman I mentioned, the Bevis's buddy that runs that Forum Ain't no friend of mine either. I just think it could help, if someone is interested.

 

[Captain O]

I, for one, would love to see a 12" barreled Ruger Super Redhawk in .357 Remington Maximum. The top strap would prove thick enough to withstand the flame-cutting generated by the high-test cartridge.

 

[orygun]

If they make that one, might as well do the big Supermags, too!