What do you guys think of this idea.

[tj3006]

I talked about my parts gun.
A 6.5 inch NM Blackhawk Large frame.357.
It has a SBH Hammer and Steel Dragoon grip frame.
I would love to send to Ronnie and make a 360 DW out of it.
But that might be a couple years away.
I have some 360 DW brass. What if I trimmed the brass to .357 length.
It is stronger brass and marked .360 so it should be easy to keep it out of My K-frames.
Do you think I could boost my velocity up say 150 fps with 180 grain bullets? ...tj

[bigbore5]

No. The strengthened web would reduce powder capacity. The Blackhawk is a very strong action and the smaller diameter of the 357 versus the other Blackhawk chamberings makes it very strong. But it simply is not a 353 or a BFR.

I don't hotrod the 357 mag like I used too, even in my 353. The want for extra power from the 357 just led me to get a maximum. They can still be found for about the cost of a bfr and provide the performance that murdered magnum brass in a single shot, yet still provide excellent case life and keep pressures reasonable.

[tj3006]

That makes sense.
Trimming the thicker brass reduces case capacity to the point it pretty much defeats the purpose.
And you are right that I could get a maximum for the price of a BFR.
I BET Ronnie would fit a 360 Cylinder for less than either.
I guess I should call and find out.
...tj