357 Mag in lever guns ??

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ummmm???.....yes?

i suppose i could give you a better answer if i knew what the question was...
 
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Not sure what you are looking for. I have 2 pre remlin marlin 1894s a compact and a cowboy and they are a hoot. .357 really picks up some juice out of the longer barrel. Both feed .38 fine. One had the "marlin jam". That I fixed.
 
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Ok, you're new to the forum, so I'll take pity and explain a little. When asking people here a question, it's best to offer some specifics. Asking something like "What's the truth ??" is not a useful question.
Are you asking if they exist, are they reliable, who makes them, what are the ballistics like, what is accuracy like, are they durable... etc...etc... You could fill pages trying to get in every shred of info about this type of rifle.

My advice is to figure out what question you can ask that will generate a discussion to provide you the info you want.

To give a primer and brief overview:

There are several companies that make them. The least expensive is Rossi with the M92 (patterned after the Winchester 1892 model). They are the lightest of all available models, and most people have good reviews (although there are always detractors), especially the ones from recent years.

Next up is the other very popular model. The Marlin 1894c. It uses a different design than the Rossi, and is probably a better choice if you want a scope because it uses side ejection. It costs more than the Rossi, but in return you are getting a American made firearm, and most people are of the opinion that it is a higher quality gun. They do hold their value better for resale.

After that you get into some more expensive rifles like the Henry, new Japanese Winchesters, and Uberti models. I have no personal experience with them so I won't weigh in.

As far as ballistics go, .357mag out of a rifle is a very different animal all together than .357mag from a handgun. 125gr bullets from a 16-18" barrel are usually clocking in the range a little over 2000FPS, where 158gr rounds will hit the 1800-2000fps range.

The rifles are very durable. There is a lot of debate about relative strength of the different actions. Either way, you'll likely never wear one out.

My .357 rifle is a Rossi from 2009. Excellent finish on metal. Good finish on the wood. Feeds any and all .357mag very reliably, but does choke on .38spl. As a matter of fact, it's so reliable with .357mag that it is the long gun that stays next to my bed. Accuracy is very good as well. I can ring a 6"metal gong at 100 yards very reliably, and I'm sure if I shot for groups, I'd be more than satisfied.

There are another bazzillion things to discuss when it comes to these, so if you have more questions please let us know.
 
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OP, The truth is that 357 lever rifles are a blast to shoot. Tons of fun. Full house loads hit really hard, and they're easy to reload for. Many like to get rid of the buckhorn style sights for peep sites. I have 2 Rossi 92's and a Handi rifle that I love. Keep in mind though that ammo wont be consistant at all. Between brands, and switching from 38 to 357, your POI is going to change quite a bit.
 
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