What's a good .357 under 1k

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Tn_airgunner

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I'm looking for a .357 that's some what quiet. I know it's not gonna be quiet like a .22 or .25 but I'd like to be able to put a shroud on it as an option or it come with one. And accuracy is a must. Far as shot count I'm happy with 12 shots. I've looked at the bulldog, Sam yang, rainstorm, airforce texan, I'm just not familiar with these guns and would appreciate any info. I love the hatsan carnivore .357 but it's just to slow. I had a carnivore in .30 and loved it but I'm wanting a .357 so I can shoot pellets and cast bullets.
 
It's going to be hard finding any 35 cal that will get 12 powerful shots per fill. Best advice will be to get a buddy bottle to take to the field because 5-6 shots at power is more common. If you do go with a modified Hatsan you will probably have to get a different barrel if you want to shoot slugs. Their factory barrels are choked and don't shoot slugs that well. The Ace Titan I had got more than 12 shots from 180-150 FPE but it did not have a threaded barrel for a LDC and it literally sounded like a cannon.
 
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I own a Bulldog and after a little work its super quiet and puts out over 200ft/lbs of energy. I've killed dear, hogs, coons, rabbit foxes and many a beercan with it. it shoot all types of slugs and bullets but you will have to play around with different ones to see what shoots best in your rifle.It's a good 100yrd gun.
I've also owned a Hatsan Carnivore 357 and after a MAJOR tune i got it up to about 145. if i recall correcty. I took several rabbits with it before i sold it to my buddy and he has killed many varmits but i would not attempt to kill large game with it past the 50 yard mark.
American Air Arms makes a very sweet 357 also but its about double what you are wanting to spend.

On a side note i'm in the process of making a slide in Suppressor for the Bulldog as we speak. that should keep it in the double digit numbers on DB.
 
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"TheLakeRat"I own a Bulldog and after a little work its super quiet and puts out over 200ft/lbs of energy. I've killed dear, hogs, coons, rabbit foxes and many a beercan with it. it shoot all types of slugs and bullets but you will have to play around with different ones to see what shoots best in your rifle.It's a good 100yrd gun.
I've also owned a Hatsan Carnivore 357 and after a MAJOR tune i got it up to about 145. if i recall correcty. I took several rabbits with it before i sold it to my buddy and he has killed many varmits but i would not attempt to kill large game with it past the 50 yard mark.
American Air Arms makes a very sweet 357 also but its about double what you are wanting to spend.

On a side note i'm in the process of making a slide in Suppressor for the Bulldog as we speak. that should keep it in the double digit numbers on DB.
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Let me know how that suppressor works for you. I love my bulldog, but it is touch loud. 

And on the topic, I'd say get a bulldog. By far the best gun in that price range, shoots whatever you stick in it. (I've even done arrows.) You get 5-6 great high power shots, and as many as 20 usable shots. 
 
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"Auronotcs"
"TheLakeRat"I own a Bulldog and after a little work its super quiet and puts out over 200ft/lbs of energy. I've killed dear, hogs, coons, rabbit foxes and many a beercan with it. it shoot all types of slugs and bullets but you will have to play around with different ones to see what shoots best in your rifle.It's a good 100yrd gun.
I've also owned a Hatsan Carnivore 357 and after a MAJOR tune i got it up to about 145. if i recall correcty. I took several rabbits with it before i sold it to my buddy and he has killed many varmits but i would not attempt to kill large game with it past the 50 yard mark.
American Air Arms makes a very sweet 357 also but its about double what you are wanting to spend.

On a side note i'm in the process of making a slide in Suppressor for the Bulldog as we speak. that should keep it in the double digit numbers on DB.
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Let me know how that suppressor works for you. I love my bulldog, but it is touch loud. 

And on the topic, I'd say get a bulldog. By far the best gun in that price range, shoots whatever you stick in it. (I've even done arrows.) You get 5-6 great high power shots, and as many as 20 usable shots.
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I agree and yes i've shot Arrows also. just built a delrin cup to press into the end that seals against the barrel. I've got mine setup for 300 bar fill pressure with a regulator and can get 13 full power shots,shooting a 128g hollowpoint at 205 ft/lbs of energy as it is right now and i'm still working on it.

As for the sound my phone measured mine as 119db stock and at about 87db after the supressor.
 
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"TheLakeRat"
"Auronotcs"
"TheLakeRat"I own a Bulldog and after a little work its super quiet and puts out over 200ft/lbs of energy. I've killed dear, hogs, coons, rabbit foxes and many a beercan with it. it shoot all types of slugs and bullets but you will have to play around with different ones to see what shoots best in your rifle.It's a good 100yrd gun.
I've also owned a Hatsan Carnivore 357 and after a MAJOR tune i got it up to about 145. if i recall correcty. I took several rabbits with it before i sold it to my buddy and he has killed many varmits but i would not attempt to kill large game with it past the 50 yard mark.
American Air Arms makes a very sweet 357 also but its about double what you are wanting to spend.

On a side note i'm in the process of making a slide in Suppressor for the Bulldog as we speak. that should keep it in the double digit numbers on DB.
Click to expand...
Let me know how that suppressor works for you. I love my bulldog, but it is touch loud. 

And on the topic, I'd say get a bulldog. By far the best gun in that price range, shoots whatever you stick in it. (I've even done arrows.) You get 5-6 great high power shots, and as many as 20 usable shots.
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I agree and yes i've shot Arrows also. just built a delrin cup to press into the end that seals against the barrel. I've got mine setup for 300 bar fill pressure with a regulator and can get 13 full power shots,shooting a 128g hollowpoint at 205 ft/lbs of energy as it is right now and i'm still working on it.

As for the sound my phone measured mine as 119db stock and at about 87db after the supressor.
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I'd almost say the Delrin cups to shoot arrows would sell well. People seem to love the idea of shooting arrows out of a gun, and the 357 is way more common than the 50 cal options which are all that's available now. I shot my arrows by molding some resin in a 357 mold around an arrow nock. Haven't had time to thoroughly test it yet though. 
 
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The JKhan Krossa rifle or Bullpup, or the Iluda bullpup (depending on your taste in dress) is a great airgun that is less than $1,000 and available in 357. 

If it was me, I would choose it over the Bulldog or Carnivore. The stores that sell them offer a shroud extension / LDC as an $80 add on.

I wouldn't touch a Bulldog based on the stock alone. It's the least rigid stock I have come across on an air gun. That makes guns very hold sensative. 
 
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"Tn_airgunner"I wish they made a suppressor for the same yang recluse .357 I found one refurbished for $485
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Anthony story, Neil clauge, Donny du all make 1st class suppressors for the recluse. Google there names if your interested. 

PA has the Rainstorm II in 357 and a refurb 30 cal for well under $1000. Manny just bought a .30 Rainstorm and wrote a review on GTA. His is real accurate: http://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=116402.0

http://www.pyramydair.com/s/m/Evanix_Rainstorm_II_PCP_Air_Rifle/2750/7631
 
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