Need Help Choosing a .357mag Carbine/Rifle

Reply to Vividia

I agree that the henry has a pretty fit and finish....but it is not what i would remotely call a tough heavy use finish....rest that brass receiver against the side of a tree to steady your shot and see what happens...scratch....and as far as the bluing ...it appears to be on top of the metal like paint not in the metal as it should be....to me guns r tools not decorations
 
I've very pleased with my large loop rossi. It is a little finicky with some .357 ammo but feeds every .38 I ever tried without a hiccup. I've only fired about 800 rds of .38 and 100 rds of .357 through it, but its one of my favorites.
 
I've got a Marlin 1984C. Mine is pre-Remington but has the safety. It's a fun little carbine that runs like a champ. I took a few minutes after I took it from the box and applied the fix to cure the Marlin Jam. So far, I haven't had any issues at all. It runs good, has nice wood, deep blueing.

If I were looking for a Rossi, I"d call Steve Young and see what he has available. He's the Rossi specialist and he won't lead you wrong. He's got a neat little bolt-mounted peep sight that seems to be the cat's meow.

Of course, Winchester is still making Model 92s. I believe that they're Miroku manufacture, but I've heard really good things about Miroku 92s,

Either of those three should do what you want done with a pistol caliber carbine.
 
Well... as noted, you didn't specify leveraction, so I'll suggest a single-shot T/C Encore. You can get practically any barrel you want for it, and if you decide to handload you'll have plenty of headroom for full-house pressures. Should be accurate and dead-nuts reliable. If I were going to get a "working" gun I would seriously consider it.

Just fyi... handloaded 357 can encroach on 30-30 territory... it's really a great round.
 
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