July 10, 2015, 10:35 PM | #1 |
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.357 Remington Maximum
Anyone have ideas regarding what brass could be used to form .357 Maximum brass?
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July 11, 2015, 01:33 AM | #2 |
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there isn't any brass that can be used to form 357 max. I think Starline is making it
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July 11, 2015, 05:14 AM | #3 |
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The best way to get .357 Maximum brass is to place a backorder with Starline.
The second "easiest" way to make .357 Maximum brass is to cut down .223 Remington cases, after expanding in small steps, up to .35 caliber. Then ream the cases to accept a .358" bullet. And, most importantly, spend a bunch of money modifying your firearm to use some type of moon clip (revolvers) or c-clips (single-shots). A slightly cheaper way to get .357 Maximum brass is to have someone like Rocky Mountain Cartridge lathe-turn some cases from solid bar stock. You must, however, keep pressures quite low. The brass cannot be used in full pressure loads (not even remotely close to full pressure). The worst way to make .357 Maximum brass is to cut down .357 Mag or .38 Special, ream the cases to accept an internal union (small piece of C260 tubing), and solder the union in place while also adding a case extension made from 3/8" C260 tubing. It has been done, and does work. But you must keep pressures fairly low, like with lathe-turned cases. ....Just give Starline a call, or place an order through their website.
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July 11, 2015, 07:43 AM | #4 |
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Once a year. I believe, Remington still does a run. I usually get mine at Midway.
Just checked, unavailable, seasonal run. Seems to me I've gotten there before in the fall. Throw out a post for some here, try Rugerforum.com or the IHMSA.org and post a wanted add. I don't really have any to spare right now. Hope this helps. Coogs. |
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Thanks for the advices.
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July 11, 2015, 09:25 PM | #6 |
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Just post on line that you need some of this brass. I did it on castboolits.com and got seven hundred cases as a pretty fair price. Since you easily get ten or more loads out of each case you'll be set for a very long time. Lots of guys sitting on this brass and will sell you some.
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July 15, 2015, 06:49 PM | #7 |
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Yeah, you need to stock up on the yearly Remington Run.
I bought a lot a while back and folks scoffed at me but with now 5 maxes to feed, I am set.
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Midway, Grafs, Midsouth, Natchez all sell it from time to time. Put in a backorder, you'll get some.
I have a 13" Contender 357 Max barrel. Fun cartridge, just don't expect 223 accuracy at 100yds. |
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Quote:
I hoarded for the bargain hunting fun, not out of wisdom. I did not foresee that a shortage one type of brass would cause a shortage of another.
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Max
Thanks again.
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