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Old June 18, 2018, 03:47 PM   #26
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Sevens, that's actually not a bad idea since I own a .357 revolver. I don't handload but have been looking into it. Thanks for mentioning that rifle. I will be checking it out even though.
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Old June 18, 2018, 09:02 PM   #27
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++1 for the Ruger 77/357. Found one by accident, bought it on a whim, I'll NEVER part with it unless it's to my son or son-in-law...then I'd go buy another.
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Old June 18, 2018, 10:06 PM   #28
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What is your guys grouping like with the ruger 77/357?
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Old June 19, 2018, 09:14 AM   #29
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Depends on the ammo. Initially I got 1" groups @ 50 yards with .38 special using Magtech 158gr LRN, Remington UMC 130gr JFN, PPU 158gr SJHP, Fiocchi 125gr SJHP and Georgia Arms 158gr LSWCHP +P. Not so tight were WWB 130gr JFN and Remanufactured Georgia Arms 158gr SWC. To my surprise, Tulamo 130gr JFN shot as good or better than the others, with the exception of the LSWCHP +P.
I haven't shot any .357 mag yet, nor have I shot @ 100 yards. That's coming.
AFTER I shot the above groups, I installed a .004 bolt shim (.005 was just too tight) and did a DIY trigger job which reduced my trigger pull from 6-6.5 lbs to about 3.5-4.0 lbs.
Sorry to say I haven't had the opportunity test my work yet.
When I get some decent .357, I'll move my targets to 100 yards.
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Old June 19, 2018, 10:23 AM   #30
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Thanks do you think you can get 1 inch groups at 100 yards with this rifle?
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Old June 19, 2018, 12:37 PM   #31
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I am still working on load development with mine and haven't done the small group work yet. As many who have worked with them consistently reported less accuracy with lighter bullets, I decided to cut to the chase and bought a bunch of oowder coated cast 180 grain bullets. I've built safe loads and chrono'd them but then... hahaha, bought a house and moved. Everything has been on the back burner since.
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Old June 19, 2018, 05:27 PM   #32
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It definitely looks like a nice rifle. I'm just not sure yet. With 15 inch drop at 200 yards if sighted in at 100. I'm mainly gonna be shooting 100 and 200 yards. A .223 might be a better choice for that.
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Old June 19, 2018, 06:42 PM   #33
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I would vote for the Weatherby S2 and having 3 of them they are real good shooters, I think the last one I bought with wood stock came from Bud's gun shop at around 600.00 , then of course you have to add a scope..To add, 2 of my Weatherby's have wood stocks.
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Old June 19, 2018, 06:59 PM   #34
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I live in a heavily wooded portion of East Texas. 95% of my shots are less than 100 yards. If I were to be shooting 200-300-500 yard targets (good old days in the USMC), I would go with a 7.62 or, maybe 5.56. I just don't need (nor want) that range where I live.
Matched with my Ruger Blackhawks, I think the 77/357 meets my needs perfectly. Everyone's situation is different. Have fun dreaming and shopping!
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Old June 19, 2018, 09:55 PM   #35
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Thanks, unfortunately I won't be shooting nothing but paper unless I hunt out of state which I probably won't ever do or if I move. I really do like that ruger and a few of the .223s. I just may have a hard time in this state finding alot of these rifles to try to hold and see how it goes me and check it over. I'll start making some calls. if I didn't have a waiting period to get a gun I would journey out of state and just go check out some good shops. But illinois is just getting more strict every year.
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Old June 19, 2018, 09:56 PM   #36
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I definitely will be looking to find a weatherby. If it fits me comfortably it'll probably be the one I get honestly.
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Old June 20, 2018, 10:22 AM   #37
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Justin, I own both a .223 bolt action and a .357 in a lever action (Marlin 1894) and both are a whole lot of fun to shoot! If you're thinking of 100 and 200 yd. shooting though, I would probably err on the side of the .223 which is what I shoot at those distances. When I'm shooting indoors in winter, my .357 rifle at 25 yds. is great fun and cheap to feed. At longer ranges, I stick to my .223, and break out my .22 rifle if I feel like a challenge at 100 yds (wind plays havoc with a .22 at 100 yds.! Helps with sharpening your wind call skills).

p.s. sounds like you're in Illinois? If so, there is a Bass Pro Shop in Gurnee Mills with lot's of rifles to shoulder. If you're near the southeastern WI area, you'd be welcome to try my rifles!
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