Post by danf on Feb 7, 2009 13:07:34 GMT -5
Funny you should ask about that.... 
I normally let the CO's answer, even if I know the answer, but a while back I PM'd Buster about that very same question- here's the exchange....
My original message to him:
"I just wanted to check with you about the specs for the carbines for deer....
There is a wildcat based on the .30-30 called the .357 Herret. The trim to length spec for that round is 1.7" and it shoots a .358" bullet. If the case length was shortened to 1.600", would this be legal to use?
I guess I'm asking if you actually measure the case that's in the gun or are you going by SAAMI specs on the cartridge?"
Buster's reply:
My clarification response:
"I assume you got the handguns confused with the rifles? Thought the minimum bullet diameter for the rifles (carbines is the term I generally use) was .357, not .243?
So, essentially, regardless of SAAMI specs for the round, if I'm using a cartridge that measures 1.600" and shoots a bullet of at least .357" diameter, I'm fine to use it in rifle format for deer, correct?"
Buster's response:[/size]
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Essentially, if your .357 Herret is a carbine (barrel over 16" and a buttstock), if you trim the brass down to below max allowed length, you are fine. If it's not a carbine (i.e.- in pistol configuration regardless of barrel length) you are fine without trimming the brass down. I don't have this chambering yet, but it's something I'm going to start saving for at some point in the future.
I normally let the CO's answer, even if I know the answer, but a while back I PM'd Buster about that very same question- here's the exchange....My original message to him:
"I just wanted to check with you about the specs for the carbines for deer....
There is a wildcat based on the .30-30 called the .357 Herret. The trim to length spec for that round is 1.7" and it shoots a .358" bullet. If the case length was shortened to 1.600", would this be legal to use?
I guess I'm asking if you actually measure the case that's in the gun or are you going by SAAMI specs on the cartridge?"
Buster's reply:
We measure the actual length of the casing. If you trim 1.7 down to 1.6, you will be in compliance, provided that you meet the .243 cal min., which I know .357 does
My clarification response:
"I assume you got the handguns confused with the rifles? Thought the minimum bullet diameter for the rifles (carbines is the term I generally use) was .357, not .243?
So, essentially, regardless of SAAMI specs for the round, if I'm using a cartridge that measures 1.600" and shoots a bullet of at least .357" diameter, I'm fine to use it in rifle format for deer, correct?"
Buster's response:[/size]
Ooops! Yeah, got them confused!
To my knowledge, as long as the bullet and casing meets the specs, you are good to go!!!
To my knowledge, as long as the bullet and casing meets the specs, you are good to go!!!
Essentially, if your .357 Herret is a carbine (barrel over 16" and a buttstock), if you trim the brass down to below max allowed length, you are fine. If it's not a carbine (i.e.- in pistol configuration regardless of barrel length) you are fine without trimming the brass down. I don't have this chambering yet, but it's something I'm going to start saving for at some point in the future.