anyone like .357 carbines?

Just wondering about a .357/.38 special carbine.........

I haven't seen any mention of them on the forum, but it would seem to be a good (and fun) short range rifle, using ammo that is reasonably priced to purchase or easy to reload. Are they accurate shooters?

My brother in law traded for one. It was an extremely fun shooter!

I know I want one!

Thanks for the good info.....



XD, what brand/model are you wishing for?

I have two 1894 Marlins. I looked for a long time before I found one and about a month after I bought my first one another just kinda showed up so I bought it also. I actually put it on here for sale a while back. I'm fixing to mount a simmons 3x9x50 scope on it and I've been collecting brass to reload. I'm wanting to put together some 180 grain hornady XTP's to try on deer. Both of mine shoot very well and unless somebody just comes up with the cash I'm going to keep both of them.

I have a Marlin 1894C that is a fun and accurate gun. It is great for reloaders-- I've put 158 grain bullets down range at 2000 fps. Bullet selection is important when pushing velocities -- most bullets in 357 are designed for pistol velocities/performance. Reloading 357 is less expensive and less time consuming than reloading 30-30. The Marlins are hard to find today, but a friend recently bought a Rossi 1892 that he loves.

My older pre safety Marlin 1894

The reloading data would be the same when reloading for the carbine or for a revolver? Right?

Any load data for 357 pistols can be used for the carbine and the velocity from the carbine will exceed the velocity from a pistol. However, there is load data for 357 mag in a carbine and for which the publisher states that it should not be used in pistols. Additionally, because of the longer barrel - the 1894 Marlin is 18.5 inches long - slower burning powders can be used.

I have a Timberwolf and a Henry. Love em both!

I had a Marlin 1894 in .357 and could kick myself for letting it go several years ago but I was looking for something else at the time. I have one in .44 that will not be leaving.

Joe S. wrote:22lrfan has a couple 357 marlins too. I want one. But theyre hard to find affordable any more. Er... On second thought. They arent THAT great and tend to nit be very dependable. Heh heh

Joe, I'm glad you changed you mind about them. You'll quit bugging me about giving you one, right?[img][/img]

That ones been drilled for sling mounts, you don't need any garbage like that laying around the house..... When can I come pick it up?

It's sickening what some people will do to a gun. I keep that one in the back of the safe so I don't have to look at it.

I have one in the Rossi Puma. great little fast handling gun. and cheap to plink with using 38spl reloads.

hoping to pick up a 1894c at some point. seems like a real fun gun to keep around. they aren't all that bulky and with .38 should be a good gun to have around for plinking.