What is a 357 Herrett ?????

trsmith5

May 15, 2004 06:36

I came across a Thompson Contender barrel in a 357 Herrett,
I was hopin someone could shed some light on the subject.
Is this a special round, will it fire reg. 357?

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  perry shooter

  May 15, 2004 07:05

  Hello 357 Herrett was a wildcat cartdridge it is a 308 size case shorten and then necked down to take 357 dia bullets I don't know if anybody but Thompson ever factory chambered there barrels & i dont think any factory loaded ammo.

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  rufe-snow

  May 15, 2004 07:06

  Here is some history & loads for the Herrett.
  
  
  
  http://www.reloadbench.com/cartridges/w30herr.html
  
  

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  Tailgunner1954

  May 15, 2004 07:07

  It's a pure Wildcat cartridge, made by reforming (in dies), shortening and necking up the 30-30 Winchester case, followed by a final fire-forming in the pistol.
  I wouldn't want to try using a standard 357Mag in there.
  
  

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  Some guys like a mag full of lead, I still prefer one round to the head.

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  trsmith5

  May 15, 2004 07:16

  Thanks guys< much appreciated

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