.357 Maximum

Maybe that's why a cartridge that has no real similarity to other base cartridges has never been released. There's a reason why the 30-06 and the .308 have been necked up and down, it's because they are universal. Change the bore size and reshape the chamber. I guess that it's a little harder for a lever rifle to change everything.
 
Have a G2 contender 20" barrel and also a Encore 18" chambered in the 357 Maximum by MGM. The load I use for deer here in southern Michigan gives me 2120 FPS. using the Speer 180 grain Hot Core bullet #2435. This is out of the 18" Encore barrel and it works great for me.

I sure would like to see a lever gun available for this cartridge, but if not the single shots work fine too. It leaves a blood trail a blind man could follow, with mild recoil and plenty of bullets to choose from.

I hunt the hard woods so it is a good fit as far as range too.
 
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35 Rem bullets are great out of a single shot. Their extra overall length should be something to consider with a lever action conversion.
 
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