New guy here - questions

Gary Gill · Post by **Gary Gill** » Wed Apr 02, 2008 5:33 am

Hello. I have been searching and reading here for awhile. Great place to learn. I am a long time shooter / reloader trying to learn what my options are for a lever action in 357 cal. Is there a stainless model other than the Puma / Rossi? Blued is okay too. I plan to use a vernier tang sight rather than a telescope.

Thanks for the help,

gamekeeper · Post by **gamekeeper** » Wed Apr 02, 2008 6:28 am

Welcome to the fire.
I had a S/S Rossi .357 it was a great little carbine but due to stupid British law I could only legally use it at the range. It was well made and never let me down.

AndyM · Post by **AndyM** » Wed Apr 02, 2008 6:40 am

Gary - welcome aboard. I am sure you will continue to find this place a great place to hang out. Do not over-look the Marlin 1894 lever in 357. I do not beleive it comes in stainless steel. If I was buying - I would go with the Winchester 1892 action and the Rossi/Puma. I own a Puma in 45 Colt and have been pleased with it.

Post by **Ysabel Kid** » Wed Apr 02, 2008 6:46 am

Welcome aboard! A couple of the members here have posted pictures of their .357 SS levers. I think Old Ironsights just did yesterday or the day before - a Rossi 92 with a satin or matte SS finish - a real sweet set-up. Several members also hunt a lot with their .357 levers - with great results!

Post some pictures when you get it!

Buffboy · Post by **Buffboy** » Wed Apr 02, 2008 7:33 am

The Marlin 1894 was made in SS in a special limited run for Davidson's a couple of years back. They are pretty scarce now and were not inexpensive when they first came out. I have one in blued steel Marlin in 357 and it has been a favorite for quite a while. I also have a stainless Rossi in 454 that I love and I have no doubt it would be a good choice in 357 too.

kimwcook · Post by **kimwcook** » Wed Apr 02, 2008 8:55 am

I don't have anything to add other than welcome to the forum.

Old Ironsights · Post by **Old Ironsights** » Wed Apr 02, 2008 10:18 am

Yep,

You will find that the .357 is a favorite here-parts. Maybe not quite as much as the .30-30, but pretty durn close.

I've also hunted with it - both small game and Deer. With a proper bullet & good aim it will take a deer down right now out to 100yds +/-.

Welcome.

Hagler · Post by **Hagler** » Wed Apr 02, 2008 10:57 am

Welcome!

Well, my vote is for the Rossi 92. I have an EMF version:

I like mine on the short side

:

Shawn

JerryB · Post by **JerryB** » Wed Apr 02, 2008 11:15 am

Welcome to the forum,alot of good gun folks and know how here. My grandson has a Marlin 1894 .357 and I have a Rossi '92 SRC in .357 they are both great little carbines and real good shooters with .38 and .357 loads.We prefer blue steel adn walnut but some do like the stainless.

Nate Kiowa Jones · Post by **Nate Kiowa Jones** » Wed Apr 02, 2008 2:13 pm

I don't know of anyone that's making a stainless leveraction in 357m except Rossi. Most folks know them as the Puma but that's just the model designation for the Rossi's imported by Legacy Sports. I prefer the Rossi imported by EMF as their Hartford model. Mainly because it comes with better semi-buckhorn and brass bead sights and EMF's wood tends to be better.

Here's a typical example.

Nate Kiowa Jones · Post by **Nate Kiowa Jones** » Wed Apr 02, 2008 2:17 pm

Oops, where's my manners. HOWDY! welcome to the fire. If you are a leverlover and a bit conservative you'll fit right in. If you are a leverlover and otherwise but thick skinned you will still fit right in.

don Tomás · Post by **don Tomás** » Wed Apr 02, 2008 2:53 pm

Hey GG, welcome!

Tom

Gary Gill · Post by **Gary Gill** » Wed Apr 02, 2008 4:37 pm

Thanks for the warm welcome and the replies. I'll continue to study the options and hope to buy one soon.

Griff · Post by **Griff** » Wed Apr 02, 2008 5:07 pm

Howdy, welcome to The Forum. Personally, I don't think there's an option. I have two Rossi carbines in .357 and a "Short Rifle" in .45 Colt. Sweer shooters all!

P.S.: Marlin makes a good gun also.

P.S.S.: MAYBE Whinchester will re-introduce the 94 in 2009, and MAYBE it could be had in .357; but... then you'll have missed a year of having fun. And, that ain't an option!

Gary Gill · Post by **Gary Gill** » Wed Apr 02, 2008 6:11 pm

How does the Rossi differ mechanically from the Marlin? 357 versions

Ron Macy · Post by **Ron Macy** » Wed Apr 02, 2008 8:09 pm

Welcome aboard GG.

I've got a blue Marlin .357 but have seriously thought of having an "ARMORIZE" treatment done on it. Just need to save my dimes. It's a microscopic "orange peel" effect which greatly reduces the chrome flash.

Nate Kiowa Jones · Post by **Nate Kiowa Jones** » Wed Apr 02, 2008 8:45 pm

Gary Gill wrote:How does the Rossi differ mechanically from the Marlin? 357 versions

The main difference is the rosi 92 is a stronger action than the marlin. Even stronger than the 336 marlin. You won't see a marlin in 454 casull. The Rossi 454's have been out a while now. Other than splitting stocks and jerking the mag tube out of them the lockbox is holding up pretty ggod.

LeverBob · Post by **LeverBob** » Wed Apr 02, 2008 9:08 pm

Welcome Pard...Glad to see your post.

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