Is there a company that makes rifle/handgun frames that are compatible with the Thompson Center barrels and stocks? Preferably the Encores, as they're a bit beefier.
No seriously, how long does this shit take? It's been 3 days already. They messaged me saying my old account is now deactivated and the new one is "clear" for "going foward with the registration process". 3 days.
Not sure if my meme talks from >>682751 got you interested, or if the world is just a small place, but I'm currently waiting on a barrel to complete my 357 maximum rifle. If you're curious about the specs, you can find info out on http://www.reloadammo.com/357max.htm
It talks about how to reload and powders as well, so it's a great resource.
I've read that in the revolvers offered for the caliber by both remington, and dan wesson, that you'll get topstrap cutting if you go under 158 gr and load them hot. I've also read from multiple sources that the topstrap cutting was only ever to .001", and after the initial scouring, never went any further, and the cone wore about the same as any other gun. I'd recommend staying at or above 180 gr for hunting, and just using lighter calibers for plinking, much like how most folks use 38sp in their 357.
If you just want something rare, it's not nearly as expensive as many other wildcat rounds to reload. If you're looking for something you can pair with your other .357 caliber guns, it seems like a great combo. If you don't have anything to pair with this round, I would recommend looking into the 350 remington legend, as it's the same round, but rimless. From everything I've read online, the 357 max is a substantial upgrade for hunting power, which is my intended use.
Off topic, but does anyone have a recommendation for ear protection that you can always have at the ready and in your ears in a second? I keep going outside, and finding a varmint in my field. Last time, it was a dog killing my livestock, and all I had was my 357. my ears still hurt. I want something that I don't need to fish out of my pocket, roll up and stuff into my ear. Those headband style foam ones wouldn't be a bad setup, but I've used them before and they don't seem to really block much noise unless you spend a lot of time adjusting them, and any bigger, and you can't wear them comfortably around your neck.