I’ve Taken deer as far as 230 yards, and bear as close as 15 yards. Great combo for short range hunting. Especially great during the rut. Many moose get tricked into presenting a shot at 50 yards and less. 30-30 is plenty for this.
30-30 is good but can’t use it in straight wall only states or special reg areas in states that allow straight wall and 360 honestly is better then 30-30 and hits hard like a 35 rem. The 360 is a 30-30 necked up to the same 35 caliber bullet the 35 Remington uses but with more modern powder so it’s faster. Just because you like the 30-30 and that’s all you need with our new straight walls the 30-30 could die out then there goes your ammo like the 35 rem, 32 Winchester etc gives people more choices because for straight wall there not many rifle caliber options that are cheap and very available besides 30-30. The 35 rem, 32 win, 38-40 win, 38-55 and more they are pretty much obsolete the 35 is hard to find ammo for the only one left standing is 30-30 so a new rifle caliber cartridge for lever actions will help and give people options besides 30-30 and the pistol cartridge lever actions rifles like 44 mag, 357, 45 colt etc more cartridge give us more options. You wanna stick to 30-30 and not enjoy everything else that’s you your missing out.
Nothing wrong with a 30-30. WW2 guys even used it in WW2. And 30-30 is one of the greatest calibers of all time. But if you were stuck in one of these restricted areas,like many of us are, you for sure will be looking into this 360 BH or 400 Win or 450 BM.
@@Garydasnaill For most of us, we will never be restricted to straight wall cartridges, but I am thrilled that they are building rifles and cartridges for those who are. I would never bother buying one just for fun, but it would be a great choice if I ever need to have a 94 rebored.
I forgot my winchester was given to me in 1978 for Christmas. From my mom and dad.its what I've used since then. I will use this rifle until I go to the forever hunting lands. God bless. To each his own.😊
Beautiful looking rifle, Guy! I don't have a true lever gun, but if I was to get one, I'd really consider the 360 Buckhammer.. looks like a lot of fun. Thanks, man!
Good stuff Guy! I have a few offerings. My state is NOT a straight wall. We are Shotgun but only on STATE lands. On Private 10+ acres CF is legal. I find the KIND OF hunting you do is THE reason to choose a cartridge. HERE, its close. Late in the season and it open woods ee can see 200 yrds. But by and large its FAR CLOSER. Average is under 50/60 yards for my 40+ years and couple hundred of animals taken. If ya are hunting 400, ya need a cartritage with energy and velocity @that range. When its 100... Ya don't require as much. Simple as that for me. Another good job at this video! ❤❤
Thanks! I honestly really like the 360 Buckhammer cartridge, the Henry rifle, the Leupold scope and that Skinner aperture sight... Nice combo. I hope to use it this season.
Where I live there a county I’m near that I hunt as well that was shotgun only but now the special reg area allow it now in the 4-5 counties that are special reg with is good. I use my 308 in my county but it I want to go down to my parents I can use my 360 bh
I’ve got my 3030 set up or zero an inch high at 100 and I’m good out to two with the 140 grain mono flex bullet which when I did my chronograph it was serious. It was 2097 is what my energy was at the muzzle had 100 yards. It hit that steel air 500 plate so damn hard it broke theholder on it so there’s some energy there
Thanks, Guy. You always share good information. I hunt deer in Ohio with my grandsons who live there so I armed myself with Ohio legal rifles: 350 Legend, .45-70 and .444 Marlin. I thought about the buckhammer but accidently found a 444 Marlin in a Winchester 94 Big Bore. I like the Buckhammer and agree it would work decently for larger game such as elk out to 150-200 yards using the 200 grain bullet. I"m sure hunters have taken elk at the same range with the .30-30 but I think it's nice straight wall hunters can safely hunt bigger game using the lever action without getting beat up by a .45-70's recoil.
Well done as always. Thank you. My daughters have hunted and harvested with 44 magnum rifles. But they are considering a rifle caliber Henry. The 30/30 is getting the most attention at this point. Henry Chambers the 38/55 and of course this new 360. I will show them this video.
You left out Indiana, for public land you can use a rifle in a strait walled case 1.16" min, 1.8" max, with a bullet no less than .357". Which is why i own the .360 Buckhammer. I have yet to take a deer with it hopefully this fall!
@@erikjensen6503 - cool! The 360 is easy to reload, nice and simple. If you've loaded straight wall pistol cases, this is pretty much the same except longer. Instead of a two-die set, there's a third die, which is used to flare or bell the case mouth slightly, before bullet seating. Seating and crimping are done with the third die. Enjoy!
@@guyminer3168 i love the work you guys do with reloading and shooting. I have loaded many pistol rounds but 360 Buckhammer and .556 will be my first rifle rounds. I have a MEC single stage and an old Dillon RL550B that i bought 20 some years ago. I have loaded 38, 327, 357, 9mm, 45acp, 45 colt, and 480 ruger in the past.
I own both 30-30 and 360 because I live in pa on the border when in my county in PA I can use 30-30, 308 etc but not far like 10 minutes I can go into a special regulation area that was shotgun only but know we can use the new straight law that passed and I can hunt with the 360 and shooting both the 360 it’s way harder
@@Garydasnaill I would love to use my Glenfield 30-30 in my state Maryland but unfortunately I'm stuck with slugs or straight wall. Looking now for a straight wall to get the job done since I hate slug guns. Was carrying my muzzleloader during firearms season before straight walls where allowed. I feel more confident to take an ethical shot with that.
Thanks for the vid Guy! .30-30 sorely underrated these days. A 1-6x LPVO is a great match for it. The only downside is that factory .30-30 ammo has become crazy expensive, and somewhat rare, since the Covid crap. Enter handloading …
Been considering a 360 for both deer and bear here in the UP of Mi. I like traditional lever guns. I presently have a Win 94 Chief Crazy Horse in 38-55 for which I have 10-11 boxes of factory ammo (Win and CIL) and load 255 Barnes to 1875 fps with no problems. As long as I can get primers I am ok. Have enough brass for what I use it for. Also have a BLR in 358 Win which I plan on using for bear this year if my health straightens out. I do have a Savage 99 in 308 Win which I really like over the BLR. I still think the 360 would be a good round in traditional lever guns and somewhat better for bear than a 30-30. Bigger bullet, hits harder than the 30-30, and no where near the recoil of my 45-70 Ruger. Just need to check my finances. I really hope this round survives. For those who like traditional lever guns, it is the only option, besides pistol cartridges, for those hunting in our downstate areas. I really believe it is a better option than the 35 Rem because ammo is much easier to find, and make if necessary.
I always wanted a 35 Remington.. still do.. however.. I can appreciate the modern 360 Buckhammer! The 35 Remington definitely has a following here in Pennsylvania! I have a 350 Legend.. and it hasn't let me down either! I've taken game with several cartridges.. 303 British 30-06 Springfield 7mm-08 Remington 350 Remington Mag 350 Legend 358 Winchester The intended game didn't know the difference 😊 I'm going to try the 35 Whelen this season.. as well as the 357 Mag Thanks for sharing this brother.. definitely makes me want to get another lever action ❤
I own 30-30, 35 rem and the new 360 bh I’m from PA and I hunt schuylkill county and barks and Chester county which allow straight walls instead of shotgun only like they were and the 360 bh uses the same bullets as the 35 rem but it’s a 30-30 case necked up to make it a straight wall and with modern powder so it’s faster then the 30-30 and the 35 rem but hits as hard as the 35 rem. But you can actually find ammo for 360 bh my 35 rem is retired because the ammo is hard to find and I’m not paying $50 plus for 20 rounds when 360 by is 25 to 30 for a box just as cheap as 30-30 but better proformace. Just saying is all
@@Garydasnaill I definitely would have to agree with you.. ammo availability is important! I will get a Buckhammer eventually :) The 35 Remington is on my wish list too!
I have several Marlins in 35 Rem and use that cartridge for most of my hunting. I do not hesitate to take my 336SS "Remlin" in 30-30 out either. You cannot deny the success of the 30-30 or 35 Rem cartridges. The 360 Buckhammer looks very interesting from a reloaders point of view. The 360 straight wall rimmed cartridges should be as easy to reload as 30-30 with the punch of the 35 Rem. I consider the 360 straight wall case a good starting point for novice reloaders learning to reload.
Yup. I hope to keep my 30-30 Glenfield for the rest of my life. The 360 looks a lot like the 35 Rem, re velocity and bullet. The straight wall case is pretty interesting as well. I like it. Kind of like loading a rather long revolver cartridge. :)
This new 360 BH and 400 Legend or 450 BM, all these new calibers are really designed for people hunting deer in states where they are not legally allowed to use older calibers like 30-06, 30-30, 35 Rem,308 Win etc....
Great video. I have no state restrictions on this, but I still jumped on a Henry in .360. I like weird things. Powder selection is more handgun, but AA1680 really shines with a 180 grain Hot-Cor. I have been sending an email once a week to get Starline to tool up and make .360 brass. You and Gavin should do the same lol.
@@guyminer3168 Same here sir. I bought the factory Federal 180 and it chrono'd a tad over 2400 in my X. Accuracy was so so, but like you, the handloads were much better. CFE Black had sub 12 SD's, but AA1680 with a CC 34 got it below 10.
Well, I’m one of those guys that live in Michigan and we have to use straight wall cartridge to use a rifle. I bought the 360 buckhammer Henry traditional lever action and put a 3 x 9 luepold scope on it and it shoots 200 yards really solid. I wouldn’t be afraid to reach out there to 250 for the right deer anyway the 3030 has always been a traditional in the US and still is but I think the 360 buckhammer is proving to be the step up no matter what state you live in so if you’re already invested in a 3030 rounds and a nice rifle, then there’s probably no need to switch unless you live in a straight wall cartridge state but if you’re looking for a little more punch and want to upgrade them the 360 buckhammer is definitely the way to go.. I shoot the 200 grain but there is some scenarios like varmint hunting and stuff that I would drop to 180 grain just due to ballistics. They seem to be a little faster on the 180 versus to 200 and the numbers look better out at 200 yards as far as impact and definitely the drop is a lot less at 2:50 and 300
Arkansas is now allowing hunters to use a straight wall cartridge to hunt with during muzzleloader season. I am going to use my new Henry 360 BHMR. I just got everything I need to reload 360 BHMR.
Got the 360 bh last year when it first came out because I love my 35 rem but ammo is hard to find so I retired that old marlin. But last season I shot 3 deer with 200gr Remington coreloks 360 bh and all three dropped in there tracks 360 bh reminds me of my 35 rem but I can actually find ammo lol
I am in Pennsylvania in schuylkill county and just 10 minutes away is the next county that is a special regulation area that was shotgun only we have 4 or 5 county’s in the south east region that are special regulation area that were shotgun only but now we are allowed straight wall cartridge so I have my 1974 Winchester 94 in 30-30 for where I live and if I got back home to where I grew up and where my parents live in a special regulation county I got a Henry steel in 360 buckhammer because it reminds me of my dads old Marlin 35 rem he used up here for years in schuylkill county he’s been hunting with since 1970’s.
I usually don't care for all the latest cartridges the gun companies constantly introduce BUT this 360 Buck Hammer does interest me. Several reasons for that. Main factor is that the case is the old 38-55 reformed to shoot a common 358 rifle bullet. This means brass will be available to hand loaders even if it doesn't do so well commercially. The fact that it is a rimed case is another reason I like it. Lever guns work best with rimmed cartridges. Again, it uses the standard .358 diameter bullet which guarantees bullet availability for hand loaders. Being a 35 caliber that is just slightly more powerful than the old classic 35 Remington guarantees it to be enough to kill deer cleanly without punishing recoil. I have a 30-30, 32 Win Special and 35 Remington and I would still like to have a 360 Buck Hammer.
I got real interested because there aren't very many cartridges introduced for traditional lever action rifles, and a new rimmed case was also interesting. Essentially it provides 35 Remington ballistics in a straight wall case. Sounds good to me!
Like my 30-30 94's and have taken deer and black bear with it. But If I need something bigger I can pull out the Marlin 45-70. I've looked at the 360 Buckhammer but leaning towards the old 38-55 to fill that nich. Nice job on the video Guy.
@@guyminer3168I’m from PA and yes 360 bh is everywhere because we have 4-5 countries that were shotgun only but now are allowing straight walls and a lot of the people that love 30-30 and 35 lever guns are getting the 360 bh
The 3030 that was meant for me has never had any issues with it. I actually need to get it back because of God though I can’t just ask for it. I have to purchase it. Even if it’s family members.
Thats pretty cool round. I dont have a lever gun because most of my shots are 2 the 3 hundred yards here in texas. I want a big bore but not sure it will do me any good. My 25/06 and 30/06 is my got too.
Ya, I typically use a 30-06 or a 25-06 too, because most of my shots tend to be 200 - 400 yards here in Washington. I do love lever action rifles though.
I just picked up a Henry 360BH and this will be my first hunting season with a straight wall rifle, IL just passed the law last year. I absolutely love the gun and how it shoots. I just picked up some 220 grain Fed Hammerdown ammo for whitetail. When I took it out to the range, it zeros almost 12 inches lower than the 180 grain at 100 yards. I don't know if I should be concerned about it as long as it groups good, which it does. The ballistics on paper look good. Has anyone tried the hammerdown ammo with similar results?
Speaking lever actions but much smaller calibres...I see there's maybe two 9mm lever actions now. Not sure how popular they'd be or their best use is but wondering why someone chasing a 9mm Lever action, why we haven't seen convert a .357 to 9mm Very very close calibres but assume its the brass that's the issue(?) Lever actions have been around such a very long time & they're clearly not going away anytime soon. That quick detach scope mount is really nice. Around here there's a Lever Action competition with no optics so easy swapping about is a big plus Thanks the video - I'm not brand biased but those side ejects are seriously nice.
360 buck hammer isn’t a 9mm like the 350 legend it’s a true 35 it issues the same bullet the 35 Remington cartridge uses there’s a reason they call that bullet the deadliest mushroom in the woods!
I shoot a 35 Remingon in a single-shot rifle. I shorten the cases to 1.800" to meet Indiana requirements on public land. I load normally, when using 35 Remington brass, and load "hot" when using reformed 303 British cases. The 360 Buckhammer is a much better choice. It meets Indiana requirements and is also straight-walled, so it works in many other states with weird regulations. It's also pretty close to what is most likely the first wildcat cartridge ever made for smokeless powder rifles, the 35-30/30. Guys would have shot-out 30/30 barrels bored out to shoot 35-caliber bullets, which means the 360 Buckhammer concept has been around forever. As a new lever-action round, it offers quite a bit less performance than the now-forgotten 308 and 338 Marlin Express rounds, but it does so using a parent case that will be available until the end of time. The fact that it essentially matches the loved and proven 35 Remington, in terms of ballistic performance, means you can count on it to be very effective at ranges out to around 200 yards, if you use the FTX bullets. Stick to 150 yards with the flat-nosed projectiles.
Why do we need a 360 Buckhammer when the 375 Winchester already exits? Finding the old 220 and 250 FN’s is difficult, but 200 grain bullets are readily available and will hammer whitetail, mule deer, elk, and black bear at appropriate distances.
What’s crazy is the 30-30 being just fine since 1895. These straight wall case states making a 30-30 not usable because it’s “high power” bottleneck case is something they should reconsider.
Absolutely the best way to cause more confusion and more folks getting tickets and the game warden in our business more. Why on earth would you allow one bottleneck cartridge out of dozens available !!! Are you trying to make the rules and regulations more complicated ! Straight wall and slugs only is pretty straight forward and is WAY less confusing to the masses... This is first day stuff !!!
Good comparison. Very similar to a comparison between 357mag and 44mag in a lever gun. The bigger diameter bullet has similar drop at distance, but a little more recoil. I think at that 200yd mark where you're right on the edge of reliable expansion, I'd rather have the bigger diameter bullet. I recently pulled the trigger on a 44mag lever gun because I couldn't find a stainless 357mag lever in stock anywhere. I definitely don't regret the choice.
You left Indiana off that map, but Indiana limits Public Land to Straight Wall cartridges, while private land hunters may use all other standard deer cartridges.
Actually, our laws here in Indiana. Have set parameters, we don't have to use a straight wall on public land as long as the case length is between 1.16 in and 1.80 in with a minimum projectile of .357in
I think you should clarify WI regulations do not require straight wall cartridges. They are often used but not required as in some other nearby states.
Yes, keeping it at reasonable range and using good shot placement. I think it would be just dandy for elk at modest range. I know a fellow who successfully hunts elk with a 30-30, and the 360 has more suds than the 30-30.
What about reloading? More or less expensive? Case life, straight wall vs bottle neck? Would the straight wall be better suited for a progressive press than the 30-30?
I like the 3030, but I might have gone for the 360 if they had given it a different name than the pretentions "BuckHammer". Just as stupid as giving a brand new cartridge the name "Legend". How is the 360 different than the 38/55 or the Legend different than the 357 maximum?
I use to still have it but where I live ammo is impossible to find so I got the 360 buck hammer and is pretty much a modern 35 rem but just a little faster
I've hunted with the 30-30 for many, many years, but here in Ohio it is not legal. I took a large doe with my Winchester XPR in .350 legend and a 6 point cull buck with my Henry .360 Buckhammer. The .35 caliber has more bearing surface than the 30-30 and more velocity than the .350 legend. It hits harder than both. It is a straight walled .350 Remington with 15% more power.
Wisconsin is not and has never been a straight wall cartridge state. At one time the southern part was shotgun only but never had it been straight wall only. Now its anything you want year round.
Why are gun companies not taking advantage of magnum pistol rounds already on the market. 454 casull, 460 s&w, 480 ruger, 500 s&w all have impressive ballistics out of a 20" barrel. Ive heard the aurguement about the actions arent strong enough, but i have owned and loaded for a rossi 454 casull for years. 300 gr at 1970 fps and thats not max load. Would love to have the same rifle in 460 s&w. I know companies like big horn armory make guns in these calibers but they are pricey and heavy compared to the winchester 92 design. Just think its a market that makes sense with the staight wall case laws. Thank for letting me vent.
Vent away! I'd like a lever action in one of those bigger revolver cartridges. Levers in 45 Colt and 44 magnum do very well. The big boys should do even better! Or, maybe companies figure the 45-70 lever actions already have that area covered? I dunno.
To me the 360 B.H is just a straight wall 30-30. I live in Colorado several people out here kill bull elk every year with a 30-30. I have hunted back East in straight wall States and or counties. The 360 is a bit more powerful down range than a 30-30 yet you can't use a 30-30 because it's necked down makes no sense
It's really more of a straight wall 35 Remington, speaking in terms of bullet weight and velocity. The case head though is the same as the 30-30 and supposedly it can be made by necking up 30-30 brass. I might give that a try.
@@guyminer3168it’s is a straight wall 35 Remington it uses the same bullet that the 35 Remington uses aka the deadliest mushroom in the woods! I’ve shot 3 deer with the 360 and all 3 dropped in there tracks. Very similar results to my 35 rem but I can actually find ammo and it’s cheaper lol
@@paulmartin6895 - it's a great question and believe me, I was eyeballing my stash of cast bullets for my 357 magnum revolvers... Might be worth a try!
It’s a 30-30 necked up with a 35 Remington bullet but a little faster and ammo is easy to find and cheap and is legal is straight wall states and state with special reg areas
The 360 is an excellent hunting / levergun cartridge and I cant argue with ballistics. That being said it maybe a niche cartridge to many as there is no compatibile handgun chambered in it Such as 357 , 44mag, and 45 Colt. For those who prefer a companion hand gun or might consider one someday you might want to pass on the. 360.
I started out with 35 Rem. But now days I am one of the ones in a restricted areas where its only straight wall or shotgun still. I bought the 450 BM when that came out. But if this 360 BH came out same time I think probably would bought that cause I love the old 35 Rem. But I think the 450 BM is very good to.
Henry does make it in a single shot with iron sights it’s a beautiful rifle and only $400 to $500 buck and it’s high quality best looking single shot rifle I’ve seen
@@georgesinclair1393 - ha! Well, that's the contrast between the two! They're not the same. That was the point! That and that the 30-30 can't be legally used in the straight-wall states.
I’m hesitant to buy one I live in southwest Michigan where there is a caliber restriction and I bought a 350 legend because it was supposed to be the next big thing and I was not impressed with it it doesn’t seem to do anything different or better than a 44 mag or just a 12 gauge slug this seems like it might be another fad caliber that just Nataly hangs on for 5 years then is never heard about again like the 350 legend but only time will tell
As someone who has hunted and killed deer with the 350 legend and the 360 buck hammer. The buck hammer is superior and the three deer I killed with the 360 all dropped in there tracks! It’s pretty much a modern 35 Remington it’s a 30-30 case necked up with a 35 Remington bullet stuffed into it. There a reason they called that 35 bullet the deadliest mushroom in the woods! It expanse very well and his hard! And it’s very popular I work at Cabela’s and they are flying off the shelf I think it’s hear to stay
So far... And this Henry worked very well. Accurate and reliable. Made in the USA. I suspect that if the demand is strong, Marlin will jump in as well.
I think the Buckhammer just has nothing going for it unless its to bypass state bans and achieve similar results to what you'd get in a 3030. The problem is its bullet drop is worse, its energy on impact is worse at all yardage, and the round is more expensive to buy due to there being less of it in circulation. If you don't live in a state where its banned, trust me, just get a 30-30.
@@guyminer3168yeah the 360 bh is a 30-30 necked up and takes the same bullet as the 35 Remington so it’s a modern 35 Remington drops deer I shot three deer with the 369 and all three dropped where they stood just like my 35 rem did it’s a great cartridge and a great brush gun
@@crackerjack-01yes exactly and a lot of the “old proven” cartridges are not very popular nowadays like mostly all we got left is 30-30, 45-70, 44 mag, 45 colt, 357 for lever guns all the rest have died out the 35 Remington is almost there ammo is hard to find and if you do it’s like $60 plus for a box of 20 rounds.
I’ve got my 3030 set up or zero an inch high at 100 and I’m good out to two with the 140 grain mono flex bullet which when I did my chronograph it was serious. It was 2097 is what my energy was at the muzzle had 100 yards. It hit that steel air 500 plate so damn hard it broke theholder on it so there’s some energy there
I own 30-30 and 35 rem and now the 360 the 35 rem and 360 are very similar and hit way harder then the 30-30 shit 3 deer so far with the 360 and all 3 dropped in there track had the same happen with the 35 rem.
Great video, I love em all, can't go wrong with a lever action! I load for 30/30 , 35 Rem and old 32 win special. I really like the buckhammer!
Thanks! I'm a bit of a lever-action nut myself and am happy to see the 360 Buckhammer as a new option. I hope it succeeds in the marketplace.
Ive been waiting for more 360BH content! It looks like an awesome cartridge
It is a good one, and unusual for a major manufacturer to bring out a new cartridge for lever action rifles.
My 30-30 has never failed me. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.
I’ve Taken deer as far as 230 yards, and bear as close as 15 yards.
Great combo for short range hunting. Especially great during the rut. Many moose get tricked into presenting a shot at 50 yards and less. 30-30 is plenty for this.
And I really like the good ol' 30-30 cartridge too! But... can't use it in those straight-wall states.
30-30 is good but can’t use it in straight wall only states or special reg areas in states that allow straight wall and 360 honestly is better then 30-30 and hits hard like a 35 rem. The 360 is a 30-30 necked up to the same 35 caliber bullet the 35 Remington uses but with more modern powder so it’s faster. Just because you like the 30-30 and that’s all you need with our new straight walls the 30-30 could die out then there goes your ammo like the 35 rem, 32 Winchester etc gives people more choices because for straight wall there not many rifle caliber options that are cheap and very available besides 30-30. The 35 rem, 32 win, 38-40 win, 38-55 and more they are pretty much obsolete the 35 is hard to find ammo for the only one left standing is 30-30 so a new rifle caliber cartridge for lever actions will help and give people options besides 30-30 and the pistol cartridge lever actions rifles like 44 mag, 357, 45 colt etc more cartridge give us more options. You wanna stick to 30-30 and not enjoy everything else that’s you your missing out.
Nothing wrong with a 30-30. WW2 guys even used it in WW2. And 30-30 is one of the greatest calibers of all time. But if you were stuck in one of these restricted areas,like many of us are, you for sure will be looking into this 360 BH or 400 Win or 450 BM.
@@Garydasnaill For most of us, we will never be restricted to straight wall cartridges, but I am thrilled that they are building rifles and cartridges for those who are. I would never bother buying one just for fun, but it would be a great choice if I ever need to have a 94 rebored.
what's really interesting is that the 30-30s parent case was the 38-55 which is in form and function almost identical to the "new" 360 buck hammer
I forgot my winchester was given to me in 1978 for Christmas. From my mom and dad.its what I've used since then. I will use this rifle until I go to the forever hunting lands. God bless. To each his own.😊
Beautiful looking rifle, Guy!
I don't have a true lever gun, but if I was to get one, I'd really consider the 360 Buckhammer.. looks like a lot of fun. Thanks, man!
Good stuff Guy!
I have a few offerings. My state is NOT a straight wall. We are Shotgun but only on STATE lands. On Private 10+ acres CF is legal.
I find the KIND OF hunting you do is THE reason to choose a cartridge. HERE, its close. Late in the season and it open woods ee can see 200 yrds. But by and large its FAR CLOSER. Average is under 50/60 yards for my 40+ years and couple hundred of animals taken.
If ya are hunting 400, ya need a cartritage with energy and velocity @that range. When its 100... Ya don't require as much. Simple as that for me.
Another good job at this video! ❤❤
Thanks! I honestly really like the 360 Buckhammer cartridge, the Henry rifle, the Leupold scope and that Skinner aperture sight... Nice combo. I hope to use it this season.
Where I live there a county I’m near that I hunt as well that was shotgun only but now the special reg area allow it now in the 4-5 counties that are special reg with is good. I use my 308 in my county but it I want to go down to my parents I can use my 360 bh
I’ve got my 3030 set up or zero an inch high at 100 and I’m good out to two with the 140 grain mono flex bullet which when I did my chronograph it was serious. It was 2097 is what my energy was at the muzzle had 100 yards. It hit that steel air 500 plate so damn hard it broke theholder on it so there’s some energy there
Thanks, Guy. You always share good information. I hunt deer in Ohio with my grandsons who live there so I armed myself with Ohio legal rifles: 350 Legend, .45-70 and .444 Marlin. I thought about the buckhammer but accidently found a 444 Marlin in a Winchester 94 Big Bore. I like the Buckhammer and agree it would work decently for larger game such as elk out to 150-200 yards using the 200 grain bullet. I"m sure hunters have taken elk at the same range with the .30-30 but I think it's nice straight wall hunters can safely hunt bigger game using the lever action without getting beat up by a .45-70's recoil.
Thanks! That 444 of yours ought to work out great for pretty much any big game! Best of luck this season.
@@guyminer3168 Thanks, Guy. Same to you.
Well done as always. Thank you. My daughters have hunted and harvested with 44 magnum rifles. But they are considering a rifle caliber Henry. The 30/30 is getting the most attention at this point. Henry Chambers the 38/55 and of course this new 360. I will show them this video.
You can find even more info in our written article on the Ultimate Reloader website. :)
You left out Indiana, for public land you can use a rifle in a strait walled case 1.16" min, 1.8" max, with a bullet no less than .357". Which is why i own the .360 Buckhammer. I have yet to take a deer with it hopefully this fall!
Thanks. Ya we didn't reference an accurate map... My apologies. So - you're using factory ammo or handloading?
@@guyminer3168 currently using factory ammo but saving the brass to reload soon
@@erikjensen6503 - cool! The 360 is easy to reload, nice and simple. If you've loaded straight wall pistol cases, this is pretty much the same except longer. Instead of a two-die set, there's a third die, which is used to flare or bell the case mouth slightly, before bullet seating. Seating and crimping are done with the third die. Enjoy!
@@guyminer3168 i love the work you guys do with reloading and shooting. I have loaded many pistol rounds but 360 Buckhammer and .556 will be my first rifle rounds. I have a MEC single stage and an old Dillon RL550B that i bought 20 some years ago. I have loaded 38, 327, 357, 9mm, 45acp, 45 colt, and 480 ruger in the past.
@@erikjensen6503 - I don't use a Dillon often, but the 550 works great! That MEC single stage remains a favorite of mine.
The 360 Buckhammer seems like a great solution for straight wall states, but I would rather have my 30-30 in the deer woods.
30-30 is still a great choice and I intend on keeping my old Glenfield 30-30 forever.
Totally agree
I own both 30-30 and 360 because I live in pa on the border when in my county in PA I can use 30-30, 308 etc but not far like 10 minutes I can go into a special regulation area that was shotgun only but know we can use the new straight law that passed and I can hunt with the 360 and shooting both the 360 it’s way harder
@@Garydasnaill I would love to use my Glenfield 30-30 in my state Maryland but unfortunately I'm stuck with slugs or straight wall. Looking now for a straight wall to get the job done since I hate slug guns. Was carrying my muzzleloader during firearms season before straight walls where allowed. I feel more confident to take an ethical shot with that.
Thanks for the vid Guy! .30-30 sorely underrated these days. A 1-6x LPVO is a great match for it.
The only downside is that factory .30-30 ammo has become crazy expensive, and somewhat rare, since the Covid crap. Enter handloading …
Been considering a 360 for both deer and bear here in the UP of Mi. I like traditional lever guns. I presently have a Win 94 Chief Crazy Horse in 38-55 for which I have 10-11 boxes of factory ammo (Win and CIL) and load 255 Barnes to 1875 fps with no problems. As long as I can get primers I am ok. Have enough brass for what I use it for. Also have a BLR in 358 Win which I plan on using for bear this year if my health straightens out. I do have a Savage 99 in 308 Win which I really like over the BLR. I still think the 360 would be a good round in traditional lever guns and somewhat better for bear than a 30-30. Bigger bullet, hits harder than the 30-30, and no where near the recoil of my 45-70 Ruger. Just need to check my finances. I really hope this round survives. For those who like traditional lever guns, it is the only option, besides pistol cartridges, for those hunting in our downstate areas. I really believe it is a better option than the 35 Rem because ammo is much easier to find, and make if necessary.
I always wanted a 35 Remington.. still do.. however.. I can appreciate the modern 360 Buckhammer!
The 35 Remington definitely has a following here in Pennsylvania!
I have a 350 Legend.. and it hasn't let me down either!
I've taken game with several cartridges..
303 British
30-06 Springfield
7mm-08 Remington
350 Remington Mag
350 Legend
358 Winchester
The intended game didn't know the difference 😊
I'm going to try the 35 Whelen this season.. as well as the 357 Mag
Thanks for sharing this brother.. definitely makes me want to get another lever action ❤
I was all set with my 30-30 and 45-70, then doggone it, Remington & Henry teamed up to make this great 360 Buckhammer... Sigh...
@@guyminer3168 sounds like a winner to me :)
I own 30-30, 35 rem and the new 360 bh I’m from PA and I hunt schuylkill county and barks and Chester county which allow straight walls instead of shotgun only like they were and the 360 bh uses the same bullets as the 35 rem but it’s a 30-30 case necked up to make it a straight wall and with modern powder so it’s faster then the 30-30 and the 35 rem but hits as hard as the 35 rem. But you can actually find ammo for 360 bh my 35 rem is retired because the ammo is hard to find and I’m not paying $50 plus for 20 rounds when 360 by is 25 to 30 for a box just as cheap as 30-30 but better proformace. Just saying is all
@@Garydasnaill I definitely would have to agree with you.. ammo availability is important! I will get a Buckhammer eventually :)
The 35 Remington is on my wish list too!
I have several Marlins in 35 Rem and use that cartridge for most of my hunting. I do not hesitate to take my 336SS "Remlin" in 30-30 out either. You cannot deny the success of the 30-30 or 35 Rem cartridges. The 360 Buckhammer looks very interesting from a reloaders point of view. The 360 straight wall rimmed cartridges should be as easy to reload as 30-30 with the punch of the 35 Rem. I consider the 360 straight wall case a good starting point for novice reloaders learning to reload.
Yup. I hope to keep my 30-30 Glenfield for the rest of my life. The 360 looks a lot like the 35 Rem, re velocity and bullet. The straight wall case is pretty interesting as well. I like it. Kind of like loading a rather long revolver cartridge. :)
This new 360 BH and 400 Legend or 450 BM, all these new calibers are really designed for people hunting deer in states where they are not legally allowed to use older calibers like 30-06, 30-30, 35 Rem,308 Win etc....
@@airbornesoldieramerica7125 - exactly. That's the point behind them.
I live in Michigan and only certain parts of Michigan are limited or straight walled cartridges only
Heard certain parts of Pennsylvania is the same now.
Great video. I have no state restrictions on this, but I still jumped on a Henry in .360. I like weird things. Powder selection is more handgun, but AA1680 really shines with a 180 grain Hot-Cor. I have been sending an email once a week to get Starline to tool up and make .360 brass. You and Gavin should do the same lol.
I like weird things too .. I haven't loaded for it yet
At this point we're just reloading brass from Remington factory ammo. The factory ammo did pretty well too, but the handloads did better.
@@guyminer3168 Same here sir. I bought the factory Federal 180 and it chrono'd a tad over 2400 in my X. Accuracy was so so, but like you, the handloads were much better. CFE Black had sub 12 SD's, but AA1680 with a CC 34 got it below 10.
@@rockchalk06 - good results!
I'd love to see you do a video with your 160 grain ftx vs the 170 grain federal power shok
Well, I’m one of those guys that live in Michigan and we have to use straight wall cartridge to use a rifle. I bought the 360 buckhammer Henry traditional lever action and put a 3 x 9 luepold scope on it and it shoots 200 yards really solid. I wouldn’t be afraid to reach out there to 250 for the right deer anyway the 3030 has always been a traditional in the US and still is but I think the 360 buckhammer is proving to be the step up no matter what state you live in so if you’re already invested in a 3030 rounds and a nice rifle, then there’s probably no need to switch unless you live in a straight wall cartridge state but if you’re looking for a little more punch and want to upgrade them the 360 buckhammer is definitely the way to go.. I shoot the 200 grain but there is some scenarios like varmint hunting and stuff that I would drop to 180 grain just due to ballistics. They seem to be a little faster on the 180 versus to 200 and the numbers look better out at 200 yards as far as impact and definitely the drop is a lot less at 2:50 and 300
Arkansas is now allowing hunters to use a straight wall cartridge to hunt with during muzzleloader season. I am going to use my new Henry 360 BHMR. I just got everything I need to reload 360 BHMR.
Excellent!
I just bought a 360 this week because of that.
Got the 360 bh last year when it first came out because I love my 35 rem but ammo is hard to find so I retired that old marlin. But last season I shot 3 deer with 200gr Remington coreloks 360 bh and all three dropped in there tracks 360 bh reminds me of my 35 rem but I can actually find ammo lol
I am in Pennsylvania in schuylkill county and just 10 minutes away is the next county that is a special regulation area that was shotgun only we have 4 or 5 county’s in the south east region that are special regulation area that were shotgun only but now we are allowed straight wall cartridge so I have my 1974 Winchester 94 in 30-30 for where I live and if I got back home to where I grew up and where my parents live in a special regulation county I got a Henry steel in 360 buckhammer because it reminds me of my dads old Marlin 35 rem he used up here for years in schuylkill county he’s been hunting with since 1970’s.
Yes. Ballistics are almost the same as the 35 Rem, but in a straight-wall case. Seems great for your application.
I think the 360 is a very good round. But I love my 30-30.
I usually don't care for all the latest cartridges the gun companies constantly introduce BUT this 360 Buck Hammer does interest me. Several reasons for that. Main factor is that the case is the old 38-55 reformed to shoot a common 358 rifle bullet. This means brass will be available to hand loaders even if it doesn't do so well commercially. The fact that it is a rimed case is another reason I like it. Lever guns work best with rimmed cartridges. Again, it uses the standard .358 diameter bullet which guarantees bullet availability for hand loaders. Being a 35 caliber that is just slightly more powerful than the old classic 35 Remington guarantees it to be enough to kill deer cleanly without punishing recoil. I have a 30-30, 32 Win Special and 35 Remington and I would still like to have a 360 Buck Hammer.
I got real interested because there aren't very many cartridges introduced for traditional lever action rifles, and a new rimmed case was also interesting. Essentially it provides 35 Remington ballistics in a straight wall case. Sounds good to me!
Like my 30-30 94's and have taken deer and black bear with it. But If I need something bigger I can pull out the Marlin 45-70. I've looked at the 360 Buckhammer but leaning towards the old 38-55 to fill that nich. Nice job on the video Guy.
360 buckhammer is getting quite common though
Ya, it fits nicely in between the 30-30 and the 45-70. I like 'em all.
@@JohnGertz-e1b - you've seen them becoming popular in your area? So far, this one in the video is the only one I've seen!
@@guyminer3168I’m from PA and yes 360 bh is everywhere because we have 4-5 countries that were shotgun only but now are allowing straight walls and a lot of the people that love 30-30 and 35 lever guns are getting the 360 bh
The 3030 that was meant for me has never had any issues with it. I actually need to get it back because of God though I can’t just ask for it. I have to purchase it. Even if it’s family members.
Thats pretty cool round. I dont have a lever gun because most of my shots are 2 the 3 hundred yards here in texas. I want a big bore but not sure it will do me any good. My 25/06 and 30/06 is my got too.
Ya, I typically use a 30-06 or a 25-06 too, because most of my shots tend to be 200 - 400 yards here in Washington. I do love lever action rifles though.
I just picked up a Henry 360BH and this will be my first hunting season with a straight wall rifle, IL just passed the law last year. I absolutely love the gun and how it shoots. I just picked up some 220 grain Fed Hammerdown ammo for whitetail. When I took it out to the range, it zeros almost 12 inches lower than the 180 grain at 100 yards. I don't know if I should be concerned about it as long as it groups good, which it does. The ballistics on paper look good. Has anyone tried the hammerdown ammo with similar results?
Speaking lever actions but much smaller calibres...I see there's maybe two 9mm lever actions now. Not sure how popular they'd be or their best use is but wondering why someone chasing a 9mm Lever action, why we haven't seen convert a .357 to 9mm
Very very close calibres but assume its the brass that's the issue(?)
Lever actions have been around such a very long time & they're clearly not going away anytime soon.
That quick detach scope mount is really nice. Around here there's a Lever Action competition with no optics so easy swapping about is a big plus
Thanks the video - I'm not brand biased but those side ejects are seriously nice.
I like the 38/357 lever actions! Not sure why I'd want a 9mm lever, but someone might.
360 buck hammer isn’t a 9mm like the 350 legend it’s a true 35 it issues the same bullet the 35 Remington cartridge uses there’s a reason they call that bullet the deadliest mushroom in the woods!
Is the solid polymer tip safe to use in a tube fed magazine? My assumption was it could cause the rounds to go off if there is a hard jolt
I shoot a 35 Remingon in a single-shot rifle. I shorten the cases to 1.800" to meet Indiana requirements on public land. I load normally, when using 35 Remington brass, and load "hot" when using reformed 303 British cases. The 360 Buckhammer is a much better choice. It meets Indiana requirements and is also straight-walled, so it works in many other states with weird regulations. It's also pretty close to what is most likely the first wildcat cartridge ever made for smokeless powder rifles, the 35-30/30. Guys would have shot-out 30/30 barrels bored out to shoot 35-caliber bullets, which means the 360 Buckhammer concept has been around forever. As a new lever-action round, it offers quite a bit less performance than the now-forgotten 308 and 338 Marlin Express rounds, but it does so using a parent case that will be available until the end of time. The fact that it essentially matches the loved and proven 35 Remington, in terms of ballistic performance, means you can count on it to be very effective at ranges out to around 200 yards, if you use the FTX bullets. Stick to 150 yards with the flat-nosed projectiles.
Great assessment! I like your work-around with shortening the 35 Rem cases. Yes, the Buckhammer sure is a lot like the 35-30 wildcat.
Why do we need a 360 Buckhammer when the 375 Winchester already exits? Finding the old 220 and 250 FN’s is difficult, but 200 grain bullets are readily available and will hammer whitetail, mule deer, elk, and black bear at appropriate distances.
What’s crazy is the 30-30 being just fine since 1895. These straight wall case states making a 30-30 not usable because it’s “high power” bottleneck case is something they should reconsider.
Yes. That's just flat out dumb to me.
I'm in Ohio and this restriction is ridiculous.
Well look at the 35 rem a lot of people still use and by them but the ammo is hard as hell to find makes no sense to me.
Absolutely the best way to cause more confusion and more folks getting tickets and the game warden in our business more.
Why on earth would you allow one bottleneck cartridge out of dozens available !!!
Are you trying to make the rules and regulations more complicated !
Straight wall and slugs only is pretty straight forward and is WAY less confusing to the masses...
This is first day stuff !!!
Good comparison. Very similar to a comparison between 357mag and 44mag in a lever gun. The bigger diameter bullet has similar drop at distance, but a little more recoil. I think at that 200yd mark where you're right on the edge of reliable expansion, I'd rather have the bigger diameter bullet.
I recently pulled the trigger on a 44mag lever gun because I couldn't find a stainless 357mag lever in stock anywhere. I definitely don't regret the choice.
You left Indiana off that map, but Indiana limits Public Land to Straight Wall cartridges, while private land hunters may use all other standard deer cartridges.
Actually, our laws here in Indiana. Have set parameters, we don't have to use a straight wall on public land as long as the case length is between 1.16 in and 1.80 in with a minimum projectile of .357in
I use to have my 35 rem brass trimmed to make it legal
I think you should clarify WI regulations do not require straight wall cartridges. They are often used but not required as in some other nearby states.
Yup. An incorrect map and list was used. My apologies to Wisconsin.
@@guyminer3168 No worries, hopefully prospective hunters are aware of regulations. Thanks for the great content you add to the channel.
I would like to know if iron sights or open sights can be installed on any gun?
Great video thanks
@Ultimate Reloader, would this caliber do the job on like elk, like the 450 BM ?
Yes, keeping it at reasonable range and using good shot placement. I think it would be just dandy for elk at modest range. I know a fellow who successfully hunts elk with a 30-30, and the 360 has more suds than the 30-30.
Very interesting!😊
What about reloading? More or less expensive? Case life, straight wall vs bottle neck? Would the straight wall be better suited for a progressive press than the 30-30?
Well it uses the same bullets as a 35 Remington
Thumbs up for Guy! Since you love a fixed 6X I could see you slapping one of those LPVOs on one of your old 700s.
I think that Athlon 1-6 might end up on one of the cool AR-15's Gavin has built.
Wisconsin has no restrictions on bottle neck cartridges.
Thanks. Not sure where that map came from...
I like the 3030, but I might have gone for the 360 if they had given it a different name than the pretentions "BuckHammer". Just as stupid as giving a brand new cartridge the name "Legend". How is the 360 different than the 38/55 or the Legend different than the 357 maximum?
i use a marlin 336 in 35Rem
Wish I'd bought one years ago!
I use to still have it but where I live ammo is impossible to find so I got the 360 buck hammer and is pretty much a modern 35 rem but just a little faster
Were you able to use the 200 Hornady FTX Bullet in the Buck Hammer cartridge?
150gr Barnes tsx with 35 gr of reloader 15 makes the 30-30 juiced up
I've got to try that bullet someday!
Why choose when you can have both!! 😎
I've hunted with the 30-30 for many, many years, but here in Ohio it is not legal. I took a large doe with my Winchester XPR in .350 legend and a 6 point cull buck with my Henry .360 Buckhammer. The .35 caliber has more bearing surface than the 30-30 and more velocity than the .350 legend. It hits harder than both. It is a straight walled .350 Remington with 15% more power.
Wisconsin is not and has never been a straight wall cartridge state. At one time the southern part was shotgun only but never had it been straight wall only. Now its anything you want year round.
Yup. I got that wrong and used the wrong map. My apologies.
If I was moving up in caliber, the 450 bushmaster would be my choice!
Iowa isn't a straight case state anymore. 350 to .50 bottleneck now too so like 35 whelen or 358 Winchester , 458 Winchester mag, or 408 cheytec
Wow! Outstanding. Thanks for the info. :)
Why are gun companies not taking advantage of magnum pistol rounds already on the market. 454 casull, 460 s&w, 480 ruger, 500 s&w all have impressive ballistics out of a 20" barrel. Ive heard the aurguement about the actions arent strong enough, but i have owned and loaded for a rossi 454 casull for years. 300 gr at 1970 fps and thats not max load. Would love to have the same rifle in 460 s&w. I know companies like big horn armory make guns in these calibers but they are pricey and heavy compared to the winchester 92 design. Just think its a market that makes sense with the staight wall case laws. Thank for letting me vent.
Vent away! I'd like a lever action in one of those bigger revolver cartridges. Levers in 45 Colt and 44 magnum do very well. The big boys should do even better! Or, maybe companies figure the 45-70 lever actions already have that area covered? I dunno.
To me the 360 B.H is just a straight wall 30-30. I live in Colorado several people out here kill bull elk every year with a 30-30. I have hunted back East in straight wall States and or counties. The 360 is a bit more powerful down range than a 30-30 yet you can't use a 30-30 because it's necked down makes no sense
It's really more of a straight wall 35 Remington, speaking in terms of bullet weight and velocity. The case head though is the same as the 30-30 and supposedly it can be made by necking up 30-30 brass. I might give that a try.
@@guyminer3168it’s is a straight wall 35 Remington it uses the same bullet that the 35 Remington uses aka the deadliest mushroom in the woods! I’ve shot 3 deer with the 360 and all 3 dropped in there tracks. Very similar results to my 35 rem but I can actually find ammo and it’s cheaper lol
Dose the 360 take a 35 cal cast bullets?
That's a project I'd like to try. I anticipate that it will do just fine with cast bullets of .358 - .360" diameter.
@@guyminer3168 ok thanks. I was thinking that. But was not sure . Since it takes a 35 cal jacket . I think that cast should work. Just wanted to ask.
@@paulmartin6895 - it's a great question and believe me, I was eyeballing my stash of cast bullets for my 357 magnum revolvers... Might be worth a try!
It’s the same bullet as the 35 Remington so I’d say yes
@@Garydasnaill thanks. For letting me know. I was thinking it was . But was not sure .
If we've been modernizing performance for old cartridges like 30-30 and 45-70, why aren't companies modernizing 38-55. It's a mid bore straight wall
Isn't the 375 Winchester the modern 38-55?
@@samuel-JF1981 That cartridge was the hot mess that started the .38-55 bore diameter debacle. But yes, it was
Guy, FYI Wisconsin has never been a straight wall cartages state!!!
Good to know!
Should have named it 360 Henry
Kinda seems like a 35 remington re-run
And legal to hunt with in states where the 35 Remington isn't legal.
It’s a 30-30 necked up with a 35 Remington bullet but a little faster and ammo is easy to find and cheap and is legal is straight wall states and state with special reg areas
The 360 is an excellent hunting / levergun cartridge and I cant argue with ballistics. That being said it maybe a niche cartridge to many as there is no compatibile handgun chambered in it Such as 357 , 44mag, and 45 Colt. For those who prefer a companion hand gun or might consider one someday you might want to pass on the. 360.
So the 30/30 isn't allowed either?
I started out with 35 Rem. But now days I am one of the ones in a restricted areas where its only straight wall or shotgun still. I bought the 450 BM when that came out. But if this 360 BH came out same time I think probably would bought that cause I love the old 35 Rem. But I think the 450 BM is very good to.
The problem on the thirty thirty is brass. And the strength of the action. Hand loaders could make the three sixty look like a.😢😢😢
If they stay, like I did, with published loads, all is well.
I dont own 30-30 but id probably get 360 over 30-30, it be just fun gun. Ill using 6mm arc or any other ar15 gas gun for deer
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Ha! I see what you did there. Like cave drawings... :)
Wisconsin is not a straight wall state
Thanks!
Is it being made as a single shot for the new primitive weapons regulations?
Henry does make it in a single shot with iron sights it’s a beautiful rifle and only $400 to $500 buck and it’s high quality best looking single shot rifle I’ve seen
.35 rem. Vs .360 buckhammer would have made more sense.
Ballistics are pretty much identical. Not much to say except one has a straight wall case.
@@guyminer3168well and one you can actually find ammo for and it’s cheap lol
I don’t think it’s equal !!!
What's equal or not?
@@guyminer3168 the diameter for one! Weight of projectile for another
@@georgesinclair1393 - ha! Well, that's the contrast between the two! They're not the same. That was the point! That and that the 30-30 can't be legally used in the straight-wall states.
360 bh vs 350 legend
I’m hesitant to buy one I live in southwest Michigan where there is a caliber restriction and I bought a 350 legend because it was supposed to be the next big thing and I was not impressed with it it doesn’t seem to do anything different or better than a 44 mag or just a 12 gauge slug this seems like it might be another fad caliber that just Nataly hangs on for 5 years then is never heard about again like the 350 legend but only time will tell
As someone who has hunted and killed deer with the 350 legend and the 360 buck hammer. The buck hammer is superior and the three deer I killed with the 360 all dropped in there tracks! It’s pretty much a modern 35 Remington it’s a 30-30 case necked up with a 35 Remington bullet stuffed into it. There a reason they called that 35 bullet the deadliest mushroom in the woods! It expanse very well and his hard! And it’s very popular I work at Cabela’s and they are flying off the shelf I think it’s hear to stay
Only Henry make a lever rifle for the 360 unfortunately.
So far... And this Henry worked very well. Accurate and reliable. Made in the USA. I suspect that if the demand is strong, Marlin will jump in as well.
@@guyminer3168 They are taking their time about it!
@@tonyZ338 - I hope something is in the works. It's a nice cartridges, between the 30-30 and 45-70 in power.
I hope so too.
@@guyminer3168Well I hear Marlin and Rossi are going to be chambering 360 buck hammer in there lever guns soon
I think the Buckhammer just has nothing going for it unless its to bypass state bans and achieve similar results to what you'd get in a 3030. The problem is its bullet drop is worse, its energy on impact is worse at all yardage, and the round is more expensive to buy due to there being less of it in circulation. If you don't live in a state where its banned, trust me, just get a 30-30.
New calibers don't impress me. I'll stick with the older, proven calibers.
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Well, this 360 sure reminds me of the old proven cartridges. Basically it makes a straight-wall case with 35 Rem ballistics. The 35 Rem is hardly new.
All of the older, proven calibers were once new, unproven calibers that people took a chance on and developed into older, proven calibers.
@@guyminer3168yeah the 360 bh is a 30-30 necked up and takes the same bullet as the 35 Remington so it’s a modern 35 Remington drops deer I shot three deer with the 369 and all three dropped where they stood just like my 35 rem did it’s a great cartridge and a great brush gun
@@crackerjack-01yes exactly and a lot of the “old proven” cartridges are not very popular nowadays like mostly all we got left is 30-30, 45-70, 44 mag, 45 colt, 357 for lever guns all the rest have died out the 35 Remington is almost there ammo is hard to find and if you do it’s like $60 plus for a box of 20 rounds.
How about we not vote for idiot lawmakers who make stupid cartridge size/spec laws and go back to being a free country? Is it just me thinking this??
They will cheat with the vote as usual
I’ve got my 3030 set up or zero an inch high at 100 and I’m good out to two with the 140 grain mono flex bullet which when I did my chronograph it was serious. It was 2097 is what my energy was at the muzzle had 100 yards. It hit that steel air 500 plate so damn hard it broke theholder on it so there’s some energy there
30-30 is a fine old cartridge! Those new pointy bullets help it quite a bit.
I own 30-30 and 35 rem and now the 360 the 35 rem and 360 are very similar and hit way harder then the 30-30 shit 3 deer so far with the 360 and all 3 dropped in there track had the same happen with the 35 rem.