jeffh
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Post by jeffh on Dec 31, 2022 17:40:50 GMT -5
So is it just a 35-30? I’ve thought about reboring a 30/30 to a 35/30 for years.
The 30/30 is larger in diameter at it's shoulder than the new case is at that same distance from the base of the case.
Rechambering/reboring would work for the original 35-30/30 wildcat, but it would have a little bit of a shoulder.
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Post by woody on Dec 31, 2022 17:43:16 GMT -5
No it’s not a 35/30, if memory serves me right that has a shoulder. Trapr And the 35-30 is full length at 2.040"... I was referring more to ballistically not case dimensions etc. but that it was based on a 30/30 case to start.
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Post by Encore64 on Dec 31, 2022 17:58:30 GMT -5
I find it fascinating that we're still seeing cartridges introduced on a case from 1884!!!
A good idea never really goes away.
Back to straight taper not unlike where it started with the 32-40 and 38-55 Ballards.
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Post by Encore64 on Jan 12, 2023 14:30:35 GMT -5
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Post by tdbarton on Jan 13, 2023 8:56:52 GMT -5
I’m fairly interested in this and always happy to see new cartridges being developed for revolvers and lever guns.
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Post by Lee Martin on Jan 13, 2023 9:01:47 GMT -5
I'm sure it's a fine cartidge. But I always chuckle when marketing teams make declarative statements like: "Why do I want 360 Buckhammer? - 360 Buckhammer is straight up better than other straight wall cartridge."It has the straight wall thing going for it. But in heads-up .35-cal lever gun performance, I'll stick with the .356 Winchester. -Lee www.singleactions.com"Chasing perfection five shots at a time"
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Post by Encore64 on Jan 13, 2023 9:13:44 GMT -5
But, a lot of states have a straightwall rule for primitive weapon season or whatever that particular state calls it.
In my home state of Louisiana, we don't have that rule. Our rules are 35 Caliber or larger, Single Shot and must have an exposed hammer. The 35 Remington and Whelen are very popular here.
The 360 Buckhammer seems like a rimmed 350 Legend with common sense of .358" Diameter.
As posted before, I'll buy the first Henry Single Shot I can find so chambered. Not for our hunting restrictions, but because it's so similar to the cartridges of a century ago.
I believe this will be an excellent cast bullet gun. A Rook Rifle on Steroids...
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Post by weiler on Jan 13, 2023 21:23:05 GMT -5
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Post by boolitdesigner on Jan 13, 2023 21:58:16 GMT -5
"Why do I want 360 Buckhammer? - 360 Buckhammer is straight up better than other straight wall cartridge."
I'm in a straight wall single shot rifle state. The above statement deserves some recommendation. It does just whats needed for deer. I've got all the necessary brass and molds to make it run to full factory specs and to make it do better at less velocity with great internal performance. If Ruger comes out with a No. 1 in it, I'll buy it.
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Post by Encore64 on Jan 14, 2023 14:42:35 GMT -5
"Why do I want 360 Buckhammer? - 360 Buckhammer is straight up better than other straight wall cartridge."
I'm in a straight wall single shot rifle state. The above statement deserves some recommendation. It does just whats needed for deer. I've got all the necessary brass and molds to make it run to full factory specs and to make it do better at less velocity with great internal performance. If Ruger comes out with a No. 1 in it, I'll buy it. Rumor is Ruger #1s are part of history...
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Post by weiler on Jan 15, 2023 8:58:26 GMT -5
"Why do I want 360 Buckhammer? - 360 Buckhammer is straight up better than other straight wall cartridge."
I'm in a straight wall single shot rifle state. The above statement deserves some recommendation. It does just whats needed for deer. I've got all the necessary brass and molds to make it run to full factory specs and to make it do better at less velocity with great internal performance. If Ruger comes out with a No. 1 in it, I'll buy it. Rumor is Ruger #1s are part of history... Thats unfortunate but everyone understand’s that they dont fly off the shelves
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Post by cas on Jan 15, 2023 19:05:02 GMT -5
I either missed or forgot this thread, or I would have posted it over here as well. Left to right: 40-65 , 375 Win, 356 Win, 35 Rem, 360 Buckhammer, 30-30
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Post by Encore64 on Jan 15, 2023 19:11:27 GMT -5
Going to make an excellent cartridge. Whether Rifle or Contender Pistol.
Should be right at home with rifle or pistol bullets, cast or jacketed...
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Post by bigbrowndog on Jan 15, 2023 19:24:18 GMT -5
If the 360 is based on the 30-30, then there must be some optical illusion going on because that 30-30 case looks larger diameter at the base than the 360.
Trapr
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Post by cas on Jan 16, 2023 10:38:23 GMT -5
I think it's mostly the effect of the lens being close. In this pic the 30-30 is closer to the camera. But I'm sure there's variances in rim size, the Remington R&D case in brass and the nickel case a Federal IIRC.
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