O/T 357 Herrett.

[Jingle]

I had a great surprise last night. I just happen to have a closer look at the extra barrel that came with the 1979 T/C contender I purchased in .221.

The tag at the shop read 357 Mag. But it isn't! Its a 357 Herrett. I ran over to my Hornady manual almost in shock an sure enough I have myself a wildcat.

Do any of you fellas have this round, is it worth ordering a die set for it? What I have read so far is it was made from the 30 Herrett which was made from 30/30 brass then necked up to .357. I would love to hear any story's about this round if yall have used it...

[chigger]

I reload and shoot the 357 herrett.
I like it.
I don't have any reload data here at work. I could get it to you if you'd like.
I reload straight from a once fired 30.30.

I formed 40 pieces of brass - a dozen or so years back and still shoot those pieces of brass.

PM me if you would like the reloading info on it.

[Johnly]

Bought a 10" 357 Herrett barrel shortly after it was released and several local blacktails have made their trip to my freezer as a result. My barrel prefers 21.1 gr. of H4227 and a Speer 180 FP. If you can locate and old box of Hornady 180 gr SSP bullets you'll be in great shape for years of hunting.

John

[Bill K]

Started out with the TC Contender's with a 30 Herrett, shot it for a few years then started going to other JD Jones calibers.
You will like that 357 Herrett. Enjoy. Bill K

[df06]

Had on, 14” back in th early 80s. Was more recoil and muzzle blast than I needed. Interesting cartridge.

[Jingle]

Originally Posted by Bill K

Started out with the TC Contender's with a 30 Herrett, shot it for a few years then started going to other JD Jones calibers.
You will like that 357 Herrett. Enjoy. Bill K

Gezzzzzus, see what you guys have done to me, and to think back it all started by searching about the .17 HH

The tag said 357 Mag I was so fixated on the .221 I just didn't look closely at the print on the barrel.

I guess I should order a die set and some 30/30 brass then. The sad part is this state (nutmeg) only allows revolver for deer season I suppose it can be loaded with 110 xtps for coyote?

So this should be a big lesson on getting use to head spacing then?

[squirrel_slayer]

being based off the 30-30 parent case headspace will be controlled with the rim. now for brass life and accuracy yes careful adjusting of the die so you just kiss the shoulder will yield better results and longer brass life.

beauty of the centerfire 35's is you can shoot everything from 000 buckshot to .380/9mm bullets in a pinch, then the 38/357 options and lastly rifle bullets.

and don't discount cast bullets. you may surprised of their capabilities at handgun...ahem excuse me handcannon velocities.

[Bill K]

Jingle, even tho the 30-30 and others like it, headspace on the rim, make sure and adjust you sizing die to just touch the shoulder, after your first firing in that TC/Frame.
Then it will be head spacing on both the rim and shoulder and fit your chamber just right. And as mentioned, other bullets and even some cast will give you plenty of shooting pleasure. Bill K

[Tparrish]

Mr. Reed one of the sponsors on here makes it .

Tom

[ray h]

Mike Belllm site has a lot of good info, particularly setting up headspace for TC.