You're probably going to have to handload to get any kind of accuracy. I had a 9mm barrel made for my T/C thinking I could shoot 147 Federal through it with a suppressor. Slingshot accuracy at best. The only ammo that shot worth a darn was 127gr. +P+ Winchester. Not sure why, but it shoots good enough to at least use the barrel once in a while.
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It's been quite a while, but IIRC it's on the order of 3" @25 yds.
Our pressure test barrel would easily do under 1" with most loads.
That doesn't mean SA pistols will do the same, but a decent rifle should hold 1" @25yds with handloading.
Of course, I'd be much happier with <1" @ 50yds
I've actually thought about doing a rimless 38 Spl/357 on a CZ 527.
I'd use 223/Fireball brass shortened to the correct length and load up 180-200gr lead hard cast.
I'd use 223/Fireball brass shortened to the correct length and load up 180-200gr lead hard cast.
Why not just use the 9x23?
1. 221 Fireball magazine. Might as well get all the case length I need so it feeds properly without modification.
2. I already have dies.
3. No special reamer needed. Most gunsmiths probably have a 38/357 in a drawer somewhere.
2. I already have dies.
3. No special reamer needed. Most gunsmiths probably have a 38/357 in a drawer somewhere.
I was trying to be diplomatic when I said probably. I opened my barrel up to 9x23 right off the bat and then 9mm magnum. If
you need to handload for it, might as well make it useful.
Why not a .350 Legend (very close to a rimless .357 Maximum)?
Simply because of the stupid-assed name they gave it.
I could chamber it in the 350L and then mark it 357 Max rimless.
I hear you - that is easily one of the stupidest names as far as standard chamberings go. Close second to ".360 Buckhammer " in my opinionSimply because of the stupid-assed name they gave it.
I could chamber it in the 350L and then mark it 357 Max rimless.
