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Offline Sixgun

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357 to 357 max
« on: August 27, 2012, 04:56:14 AM »
I know this has been addressed before but it has been a long time since I have messed with this topic.  Last spring I got the reamer and changed my TC 10" 357 mag to a max.  It shoots great and I love it.
 
Today I was looking on gunbroker and there were a lot of new 357 mag Handi Rifles at reasonable prices.  My question is, can they safely handle a 357 max or do I need a different frame.  It seems like I heard somewhere that the pistol cal Handis come with a shotgun frame and should not be reamed out to a max.  I have a 243 with a sb2 frame and could just get a barrel and ream it but it would be handier for me to just get a whole rifle.
 
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Re: 357 to 357 max
« Reply #1 on: August 27, 2012, 05:12:05 AM »
The FAQ sticky is your friend.  ;)

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Re: 357 to 357 max
« Reply #2 on: August 27, 2012, 04:25:42 PM »
My 357 magnum which is on the sb1 frame is reamed for the max and I've had no problems after several hundred rounds through it.  I think if there is a problem it is the sb1 frame will shoot loose sooner than a sb2 frame but the question is how many thousands of rounds does that take.  the difference in SAAMI pressure between the two is not all that great....35,000 vs 40,000.  Just my opinion.
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