r/canadaguns • u/Business_Sorbet_9766 • Mar 25 '26

Buy recommendations Worth the price?

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Saw this back in stock at my local gun shop, 357 magnum. Weight and length all felt good, just a little pricy. Wondering if it’s worth the price tag in terms of reliability and value. Also would it make a good hunting rifle?

Price is 2200$

Any recommendations is appreciated, thanks.

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u/Lumindan Mar 25 '26

Marlin made levers are typically very good.

357mag is great cause you can plink with 38spl.

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u/Temporary_Shirt_6236 Mar 25 '26

That's what I plink my Marlin with. Zero recoil.

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u/Jay_Arrre Mar 26 '26 edited Mar 26 '26

Ok so the first time I shot 38 out of mine I thought I had a squib because it had so little recoil and a significantly quieter muzzle pop compared to the federal 158gr I shoot.

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u/Temporary_Shirt_6236 Mar 26 '26

I once looked up some ballistics charts for 357 and 38 Sp being shot out of different barrel lengths. Turns out 16" is optimal for increasing both velocity and energy, but the recoil is pretty much nil with the 38. I haven't tried 357 yet but from what I've read it's extremely manageable too.

Check this out - http://www.ballisticsbytheinch.com/357mag.html

http://www.ballisticsbytheinch.com/38special.html