Essentially it has then become a .30-30?
I dont like 125's for Deer in a 357. I use Rem 158 soft nose. These work the best for 2 out of my Contender and Model 27 but I also have some 180 XTP loads from Top Notch Ammo that were deadly.
For those with 357 Mag Contender barrels, they are known to have long chambers in them. Try a Max case in them they may just fit!
Even if they won't fit a full Max case, it will probably be somewhere between Mag and Max, if you are a handloader you could cut Max cases to fit the long chamber and work up a load for it. Call it a
357 Mag Mag or 357 Mini Max! LOL
For those inquiring minds.... left to right....
357 Remington Maximum, 360 Dan Wesson, 357 MagnumView attachment 39086
That Maxi looks like it would be a good choice for the states that require straight wall rifle rounds. Probably lots of short range killing power without the punishing recoil of some larger calibers.
Is that primer live?
I killed it. Soaked it in water awhile and then gun oil before putting it in the case.
Seeing this thread kind of makes me want to drag out my Savage 24VS .357 Maximum over 20 ga.... lol
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Essentially it has then become a .30-30?
You can just send it my way