Looking for advice on a single shot action.

[2ndAmendmentNut]

I have the itch to build a 357max on a single shot action. I don’t really care for the aesthetics of the break barrel style single shots out there like the T/Cs or H&Rs, but would prefer to have an exposed hammer.

Recommendations would be most appreciated.

[Nobade]

Winchester 1885 Highwall or Stevens 44 1/2. Many others aren't strong enough, be careful.

[357Mag]

2nd Amend -

Howdy !

You may wanna do a search of previous postings, looking for .357Mag H & Rs that were converted-over to .357Max.

My H & R .357Max was an SB2. I DK what model H & R calls their .357Mags ?
I'd have to look @ their website info.

With regards.
357Mag

[jblee10]

If you don't want a break action, what are you limited too? Maybe a High Wall, Low Wall, Rolling Block?

[WinMike]

Low wall, low wall, low wall.

If you want the easy route, I have (not for sale!) a Browning "traditional" low wall in .357 mag. Just bore it out.

[Norbrat]

E. Arthur Brown's Model 97D

http://eabco.com/97ref.html

[gandydancer]

just had a 357 bullberry match barrel rechamberd to 357 max and its great. I just picked up a new CVA scout SS in 44 mag told the barrels are made by Bergara from the factory using factory ammo its shooting one hole groups at 50 yards cost OTD $260.00 and they say they are going to make a 357 cal very soon right now it only 44 mag 243 7mm08 35 whalen(wrong spelling)

[uscra112]

Low wall, low wall, low wall.

If you want the easy route, I have (not for sale!) a Browning "traditional" low wall in .357 mag. Just bore it out.

I'd be leery of a Low Wall, even a new one. The Max runs best at 40,000 psi, and that's too much for a Low Wall with that case head diameter, IMHO. (The .357 Magnum SAAMI limit is only 35,000)

I've got a Max barrel for my Contender, and IMHO that action is also seriously overworked if you load it like the "eggspurts" are telling us to. I only keep it so I can hunt in Ohio with a proper firearm, (i.e. not a scattergun). Most of the time the 'tender wears a Hornet barrel.

How about a Krag? They were commonly converted to single shot varminters before WW2. (I've got two like that.) The Krag can handle the Max with room to spare. It'd be a single shot - I doubt you could make the magazine work.

You can get "sporter" Krags for $300 or less. Many are in excellent condition, some even have real nice wood. Fit and chamber a .35 barrel, modify the extractor, mount a nice Redfield peep rear sight and a ramp front, and go try it out. If it works, machine the magazine off flush, remove the left sideplate, and put it in a "normal" stock. It may even shoot the lights out. Odd-looking as they were, they were an accurate rifle. So much so that the Army had to ban them from Camp Perry so that shooters would use the newfangled .30-06.

[calaloo]

Secondamendmentnut you should look into a Falling Block Works action. They are well made actions that are very strong. They resemble a high wall. They are made in several sizes as well. I will try to find contact information for you but it will probably be tonight. There is no web site.

[209jones]

The current style Browning or Winchester Miroku Low Wall will handle it no problem, an old Win will ,too.
They chamber them in 6.5x55 and 22-250 and were chambered in 260Rem.. A Stevens 44 is a no go, 44-1/2 will be OK. Rolling block? May be dicy, Cimarron likely OK. Hoch, Miller or FBW will work ,too.

[BAGTIC]

I think FBW has been out of business for many years. The last actions I recall seeing for sale were a couple of 'K' models around 1980.

[lbaize3]

How about a rolling block? Uberti makes a 30-30 that I use and it is excellent. i have been thinking about a 357 max on a rolling block. I think that there is a 357 rolling block that could be used as a 357 max platform. I will look around and see what I can find.


Yep, found it. Go to http://www.taylorsfirearmsstore.com/rolling_block.htm

And here is the one I have in 30-30, which I like much more and would consider as my 357 max platform. A barrel from Green Mountain is inexpensive and replacing the barrel on my 30-30 would not be a big problem. http://www.uberti.com/firearms/1871-...er-carbine.php

[MT Chambers]

CPA copy of the 44 1/2 comes to mind, or if you find an orig. they can get it going, great folks to deal with, they can provide a new block (central fire) if needed, extractor, barrels supplied and fitted, wood supplied and fitted.

[Norbrat]

Another one to consider would be a Martini. Many a .310 Cadet Martini has been converted to .357 mag; why not .357 max?

Here's one http://www.huntingnut.com/index.php?...article&sid=54

[canyon-ghost]

How about the new single shot from Freedom Arms?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=leaZp...layer_embedded

http://www.freedomarms.com/

[rockrat]

A Martini would be good. I think many of those that have rechambered their Handi-rifles are running them closer to 50K psi. An exposed hammer, you could find an 1885 Browning, in 223(If they made them in that caliber) and have JES rebore/rechamber it to 357max.

[nitroproof]

I have Martini Cadet in 357 Max.

[Idaho Sharpshooter]

how important are esthetics to you, and how deep is your pocketbook?

www.steveearleproducts.com

He makes a gorgeous version of the Frank Wesson #1 LR action.

Rich

[wyoduster]

I like the Sharps actions ..... Falling block actions.. simple yet sturdy.
As a matter of fact I have one that I'll be selling soon. Its a 45-70 now But can easily be rebarreled. Under $500. Just a thought

[Longbow53]

Rifle? Browning/winchester lowwall 1997 and on, A friend has one in a 357 Max and its a dandy. It will take the pressure no problem.He rebored his original 357 magnum.
Pistol? M.O.A. out of Wyoming, a falling block that is quite a dandy. Pete