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The '''.357 Maximum''', also known as the .357 Remington Maximum, as the .357 Max, and sometimes as the [[Super magnum|.357 SuperMag]], was co-developed by [[Remington Arms Company]] and [[Sturm, Ruger|Ruger]] and was introduced in 1983 as a new chambering for the [[Ruger Blackhawk]].<ref name="accurate" /> Shortly thereafter, [[Dan Wesson Firearms|Dan Wesson]] and Thompson/Center introduced firearms in this cartridge. United Sporting Arms also chambered it in their Silhouette series single-action revolvers. It is basically a [[.357 Magnum]] case lengthened .300". Based on the [[.357 Magnum]] cartridge, a revolver or single-shot pistol designed for the .357 Max can also fire .357 Magnum, and [[.38 Special]] rounds. Intended primarily as a silhouette cartridge, such high velocity and energy levels have obvious hunting applications. [[SAAMI]] pressure level for this cartridge is set at 48,000 [[CUP]]. |
The '''.357 Maximum''', also known as the .357 Remington Maximum, as the .357 Max, and sometimes as the [[Super magnum|.357 SuperMag]], was co-developed by [[Remington Arms Company]] and [[Sturm, Ruger|Ruger]] and was introduced in 1983 as a new chambering for the [[Ruger Blackhawk]].<ref name="accurate" /> Shortly thereafter, [[Dan Wesson Firearms|Dan Wesson]] and Thompson/Center introduced firearms in this cartridge. United Sporting Arms also chambered it in their Silhouette series single-action revolvers. It is basically a [[.357 Magnum]] case lengthened .300". Based on the [[.357 Magnum]] cartridge, a revolver or single-shot pistol designed for the .357 Max can also fire .357 Magnum, and [[.38 Special]] rounds. Intended primarily as a silhouette cartridge, such high velocity and energy levels have obvious hunting applications. [[SAAMI]] pressure level for this cartridge is set at 48,000 [[CUP]]. |
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Despite stellar performance, the high pressure and velocity of the cartridge caused gas cutting (.003 in most firearms) ([[Flame cutting (firearms)|flame cutting]]) of revolver top straps (due to the use of light 110 and 125 grain bullets) , and the cartridge has since been dropped by all manufacturers who so chambered their revolvers.<ref name="cotw"> {{cite book |
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| Type | Pistol | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of origin | USA | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Production history | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Designer | Remington / Ruger | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Designed | 1983 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Specifications | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Parent case | .357 Magnum | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Case type | Rimmed, straight | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bullet diameter | .358 in (9.1 mm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Neck diameter | .379 in (9.6 mm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Base diameter | .379 in (9.6 mm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rim diameter | .440 in (11.2 mm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rim thickness | .060 in (1.5 mm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Case length | 1.605 in (40.8 mm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Overall length | 1.990 in (50.5 mm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rifling twist | 1-14" | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Primer type | Small rifle magnum - CCI BR4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Test barrel length: 14" Source(s): Accurate Powder [1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
The .357 Maximum, also known as the .357 Remington Maximum, as the .357 Max, and sometimes as the .357 SuperMag, was co-developed by Remington Arms Company and Ruger and was introduced in 1983 as a new chambering for the Ruger Blackhawk.[1] Shortly thereafter, Dan Wesson and Thompson/Center introduced firearms in this cartridge. United Sporting Arms also chambered it in their Silhouette series single-action revolvers. It is basically a .357 Magnum case lengthened .300". Based on the .357 Magnum cartridge, a revolver or single-shot pistol designed for the .357 Max can also fire .357 Magnum, and .38 Special rounds. Intended primarily as a silhouette cartridge, such high velocity and energy levels have obvious hunting applications. SAAMI pressure level for this cartridge is set at 48,000 CUP.
Despite stellar performance, the high pressure and velocity of the cartridge caused gas cutting (.003 in most firearms) (flame cutting) of revolver top straps (due to the use of light 110 and 125 grain bullets) , and the cartridge has since been dropped by all manufacturers who so chambered their revolvers.[2] Single shot pistols and rifles (e.g., Thompson/Center Contender) are still available in this caliber, and remain popular among handloaders. Unprimed brass is also still produced every few years by Remington, with the next production run expected in 2009.
Performance
| Bullet weight | Velocity | Energy | |||
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| 158 grains | 10.2 g | 1825 ft/s | 560 m/s | 1168 ft·lbf | 1,584 J |
| 180 grains | 11.7 g | 1550 ft/s | 470 m/s | 960 ft·lbf | 1,302 J |
See also
References
- ^ a b .357 Rem Max data from Accurate Powder
- ^ Barnes, Frank C. (2006) [1965]. Skinner, Stan (ed.). Cartridges of the World (11th Edition ed.). Iola, WI, USA: Gun Digest Books. p. 327. ISBN 0-89689-297-2.
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