357mag Bolt action, new on the market

[Mk42gunner]

nanuk,

I never shot one but they seemed awfully heavy for a .357, probably because they used the same basic action for the .44 version. Kind of like building a 16 or 20 guage on a 12 guage frame.

I still like the idea of a small bolt action chambered for cartridges from the .357 on down.

Robert

[nanuk]

Mk42gunner: the fun thing about the TW is how fast you can toss the lead out....

it is "Lighting" fast. the heavy barrel really help the gun stay on target. and it eats full powered loads without a hitch.

I looked up some parts lists and the receivers are different. I am not sure a 44 would make it through mine. But not having a 44 cartridge to check for size, I am only speculateing.

[Mk42gunner]

nanuk,

It ahs been close to twenty years since I held one of the Timberwolves, and I don't think I ever actually compared the .357 and .44 side by side.

I agree that it is sometimes fun to just hose bullets out of a pumpgun, I had one of the 16" Rossi clone of an 1890 Winchester. With no disconnector it would empty itself very quickly.

Robert

[SP101GUY]

The Ruger 77/357 is on the market. Yay! Now I have to buy a 77/44 and a 77/357.

AJ

[Ben]

Here it is :

http://ruger.com/products/rotaryMaga...57/models.html

Catalog Number: K77/357-RSP | Model Number: 7405 | Caliber: .357 Mag.
Stock: Black Synthetic Finish: Brushed Stainless
Front Sight: Gold Bead Rear Sight: Adjustable
Barrel Length: 18.50" Overall Length: 38.50"
Material: Stainless Steel Length of Pull: 13.50"
Capacity: 5 Weight: 5.50 lbs.
Twist: 1:16" RH Grooves: 8
Suggested Retail: $793.00

[Mk42gunner]

I wonder if they will offer it in blued steel and walnut? Otherwise the specs look pretty good, maybe a longer barrel.

Almost $800.00 for a knockaround gun is a little rich for me right now.

Robert

[SP101GUY]

My local shop told me $649.00 plus tax when they get some in.

AJ

[Ben]

Hopefully , as they begin to ship, the price might fall a little.............? ?

[Artful]

Yeah, I'm still waiting for the 77/44 to hit my local shops at a reasonable cost

[NHlever]

I was wondering when they would get around to this. I wonder if the magazine will accept the Keith boolits seated to the crimp groove. I argued for that when I worked at Ruger for the .44, but lost........ did get the fast twist though!

[catboat]

I think you could do it with a CZ 527 bolt action designed for the 7.62x39(?). The case head diameter is about the same. You may need to place two "wedges" (one in the front and one in the rear ) in the magazine to create a "slant" feed for the rimmed 357 case (aka Siamese Mauser magazine).

I asked CZ this question 2 years ago, and they said "no" to this idea. Email them this link , and they may change their mind.

[part_timer]

Nice looking gun. I just with the price was a little lower than that.

[milesray]

If Savage would pick it up they could do it for $267 at Wally World.

[frnkeore]

I would buy a 357 Max. I have a low Wall in 357 Max and love it. 2300+ with a 147 H&G GC and 1850 with the 208 gr 358315 in a 28" barrel. Nearly the equal to the factory 35 Rem. I don't want to use the top loads with it but, I would with a good two lug bolt gun.

Frank

[20nickels]

I always wanted a 357 chamber adapter for the 35 Whelen. You could probably craft it out of an existing adapter like the .32 ACP to 30-06. Just sayin.

[Dthunter]

I have owned a .357 Timberwolf for more than 20 years.
I love the little rifle!
It prints groups around an inch at 50 yards with 160grain round nose cast.

On a gopher field, I put a bipod on and had a great time!
Those big slow bullets just slapped them!
This has been my favorite .357 to date.

I hope to try the 77/.357 when it shows up north of the border here.

[bogman]

I just bought one of the new Ruger 77/.357 yesterday. cant wait to shoot it.

[PatMarlin]

Whoo Hoo ...Pics!

[nanuk]

I have owned a .357 Timberwolf for more than 20 years.
I love the little rifle!
It prints groups around an inch at 50 yards with 160grain round nose cast.

I've owned one of them IMI/Springers for about 20 years also

I've seen them go for ridiculous $$$$ 'specially the 44's.

I should have bought 2 of each when I had the chance.

it doesn't fit me at all so I don't shoot it much at all, so I'm looking to sell it to finance a Uberti RB in 357mag.

[williamwaco]

I would be happy if Ruger chambered their 44/77 in 357 mag with the ability to shoot the RCBS 200 grain bullet. I have two of the Browning lowwalls in 357 mag and they are fun to shoot.

GUYS?

They already do.


http://www.ruger.com/products/rotary...57/models.html



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