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rantingredneck · May 11, 2013, 01:03 PM

I have an 1894c in. 357 and a Rossi 92 in .45 Colt. They both pick up about 400-500 fps over the 4.5-5.5" Blackhawk they pair with depending on the load.

That is a significant jump in power and a properly loaded .45 Colt levergun can outshine a .30-30 rather easily. A properly loaded .357 levergun is touching the bottom-middle range of .30-30 power.

They are still quite practical and effective.

May 11, 2013, 01:03 PM	#18
rantingredneck Senior Member Join Date: January 12, 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,728	Re: Pistol Caliber Rifles I have an 1894c in. 357 and a Rossi 92 in .45 Colt. They both pick up about 400-500 fps over the 4.5-5.5" Blackhawk they pair with depending on the load. That is a significant jump in power and a properly loaded .45 Colt levergun can outshine a .30-30 rather easily. A properly loaded .357 levergun is touching the bottom-middle range of .30-30 power. They are still quite practical and effective.