Went to the range today - The Firearms Forum

hpmcbroom · 12-30-2006, 08:56 PM

Today my brother and I went to the range to fire my new ruger 357 mag single action revolver and my savage 300 wsm rifle . Boy it was so cool my brother and I will be bruised tomorrow from the rifle fire and I did'nt get a pad for it yet but that'll change tomorrow . The rifle kicked but it was worth it . Everyone at the range was shooting 9mm so we stole the show with the 357 but we really got they're attention when we started shooting the savage 300 wsm . Now my brother wants a 357 sig auto so I'm asking is it comparable to the 357 mag ? Just thought I'd ask ya'll our birthday is coming up . All replies welcome

glocknut · 12-30-2006, 09:08 PM

The 357 sig is a viable round but in no way compares to the real .357 mag round. The revolver round has much more options for bullet weights, powder charges and just plain more fun to tinker with a 357 revolver than it is an auto....in my opinion anyway. Actually, i've been toying with the idea of a 45 long colt for a while now...

Not one of those single actions, just a regular revolver.

I'm a little confused... 300 wsm makes your shoulder hurt? Try shooting a 50cal some afternoon if you get the chance sometime.
You'll love that.....

mike
gn

hpmcbroom · 12-30-2006, 09:24 PM

Thanks mike yeah my brother wants a 50 cal. desert eagle handgun I can only imagine what that'll do . My shoulder does bug me a little but not as bad as I originally thought it would . Actually down the road I was thinking of getting a 50 cal. muzzeloader but not yet . Now my 357 revolver has my full attention it reminds me of my grandfathers old revolver I really like it I miss granddad he was cool .

southernshooter · 12-30-2006, 10:21 PM

The Desert Eagle is a gas port operated gun so it ain't to bad. As far as the .357 sig it is a good caliber but the ammo is exspensive and harder to find than 9mm .40S&W 45ACP and so on.

glocknut · 12-30-2006, 10:32 PM

There is no such thing as cheap ammo...
Well, maybe 22 ammo.

mike
gn

southernshooter · 12-30-2006, 10:35 PM

Their ain't no such thing as cheap ammo but some calibers are cheaper

hpmcbroom · 12-30-2006, 10:41 PM

I work at a store so getting the ammo is'nt a problem . That and I order the ammo as for the guns I'm just starting so any info is good info I appreciate all your input. Thanks folks

stash247 · 12-31-2006, 10:21 AM

hpmcbroom, consider reloading for your arms, in your off hours.
Even if you can buy your ammo, at your employer's cost, mine's cheaper.
Cast bullets, recycled brass, and cannister powder, put the .357 at about a dime, or less, a round, which is pretty cheap.
Look at a Dillon progressive reloading press, for often used calibers.
While the 'buy in ' is higher than a single stage press, the volume and durability will offset that, quickly, if you shoot much.
Mine has produced over half a million rounds of pistol and rifle ammo, without a hitch!
Just finished a run of 400 rds of .45-70, while watching "The World's Fastest Indian", and I had more movie, than brass, if that gives you a clue.
Happy Holidays.

12-30-2006, 08:56 PM	#1
hpmcbroom Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 6	Went to the range today Today my brother and I went to the range to fire my new ruger 357 mag single action revolver and my savage 300 wsm rifle . Boy it was so cool my brother and I will be bruised tomorrow from the rifle fire and I did'nt get a pad for it yet but that'll change tomorrow . The rifle kicked but it was worth it . Everyone at the range was shooting 9mm so we stole the show with the 357 but we really got they're attention when we started shooting the savage 300 wsm . Now my brother wants a 357 sig auto so I'm asking is it comparable to the 357 mag ? Just thought I'd ask ya'll our birthday is coming up . All replies welcome -->

12-30-2006, 09:08 PM	#2
glocknut Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: THE FORUM MASCOTT... Posts: 12,482	Re: Went to the range today The 357 sig is a viable round but in no way compares to the real .357 mag round. The revolver round has much more options for bullet weights, powder charges and just plain more fun to tinker with a 357 revolver than it is an auto....in my opinion anyway. Actually, i've been toying with the idea of a 45 long colt for a while now... Not one of those single actions, just a regular revolver. I'm a little confused... 300 wsm makes your shoulder hurt? Try shooting a 50cal some afternoon if you get the chance sometime. You'll love that..... mike gn

12-30-2006, 09:24 PM	#3
hpmcbroom Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 6	Re: Went to the range today Thanks mike yeah my brother wants a 50 cal. desert eagle handgun I can only imagine what that'll do . My shoulder does bug me a little but not as bad as I originally thought it would . Actually down the road I was thinking of getting a 50 cal. muzzeloader but not yet . Now my 357 revolver has my full attention it reminds me of my grandfathers old revolver I really like it I miss granddad he was cool .

12-30-2006, 10:21 PM	#4
southernshooter Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Deep South Mississippi Posts: 5,943	Re: Went to the range today The Desert Eagle is a gas port operated gun so it ain't to bad. As far as the .357 sig it is a good caliber but the ammo is exspensive and harder to find than 9mm .40S&W 45ACP and so on. __________________ Only you can see this Last edited by southernshooter; 12-30-2006 at 10:35 PM..

12-30-2006, 10:32 PM	#5
glocknut Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: THE FORUM MASCOTT... Posts: 12,482	Re: Went to the range today There is no such thing as cheap ammo... Well, maybe 22 ammo. mike gn __________________ Where O where are you tonight? Why have you gone and left me alone? I searched to world over and a thought i found true love... You met another and PTThhh you were gone....

12-30-2006, 10:35 PM	#6
southernshooter Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Deep South Mississippi Posts: 5,943	Re: Went to the range today Their ain't no such thing as cheap ammo but some calibers are cheaper __________________ Only you can see this

12-30-2006, 10:41 PM	#7
hpmcbroom Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 6	Re: Went to the range today I work at a store so getting the ammo is'nt a problem . That and I order the ammo as for the guns I'm just starting so any info is good info I appreciate all your input. Thanks folks

12-31-2006, 10:21 AM	#8
stash247 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Texas Posts: 2,815	Re: Went to the range today hpmcbroom, consider reloading for your arms, in your off hours. Even if you can buy your ammo, at your employer's cost, mine's cheaper. Cast bullets, recycled brass, and cannister powder, put the .357 at about a dime, or less, a round, which is pretty cheap. Look at a Dillon progressive reloading press, for often used calibers. While the 'buy in ' is higher than a single stage press, the volume and durability will offset that, quickly, if you shoot much. Mine has produced over half a million rounds of pistol and rifle ammo, without a hitch! Just finished a run of 400 rds of .45-70, while watching "The World's Fastest Indian", and I had more movie, than brass, if that gives you a clue. Happy Holidays. __________________ Don't start no s**t and there won't be none, Terry