357 Texan review

[aceflier]

Those look pretty good for 100yds. Shame about the barrel being so picky.

[Gut2Fish]

Are you saying it shot well tethered at 3k then needed lower 2600 psi to shoot well untethered?

There is more going on with this gun than the barrel if light slugs are going in and out of accuracy at 50 yards. Lack of consistency seems to point to mechanical issue. I'm not a tuner either. Looking forward to what RJ comes up with.

[nielsenammo]

It shot well tethered at same pressure but if you shoot it untethered it was much more consistent if the pressure started out lower.  I did not expect it to shoot light bullets out that barrel so there is no surprise there.

[Prouzy]

It shot well tethered at same pressure but if you shoot it untethered it was much more consistent if the pressure started out lower.

I have found that with the Texans as well, and most for that matter. Thats why I always transition to off tether, which is more representative of the field.

[Jeremy1982]

sad for a $1000 dollar gun.Im so glad the Badger came out.I was going to buy a texan 357 until I heard about the badger and decided to go with that instead.

[nielsenammo]

So the AP, Nick and I have traded guns.  I own 4 Dragon Claw .50 caliber because we use them in my animal trapping company.  My personal one is Will Piatt tuned and very accurate but I don't shoot too often because I own so many guns.  I want to play more with this 357 Texan and see what happens and I will still have 3 Dragon Claws (not tuned) to do testing with.  I have a Recluse and Bulldog but the Texan has real power potential.

I am hoping RJ Porter will share his findings and I will also see what Doug Noble thinks.  Between those two Airforce gurus I am sure we will find a good tune or mod for this gun.  Maybe a re-barrel with a 1:26 twist TJ will fix everything.  I would really like to shoot lighter ammo.

It will be several weeks before I get back to shooting.  I am doing some vacation stuff with the wife and kids over the holiday break and what time I do have will probably be dedicated to hunting and not shooting.

[Extreme]

   Hey guys, RJ has his Texan .357 shooting 3/4" and 5/8" 3shot groups at 75yds very nice groups. 860fps tight groups. He is getting that gun dialed in for some serious shooting.

  Merry Christmas Fellas

[nielsenammo]

I am wondering if I have a bad spring because I not getting that velocity with mine.  I will have to play some more with it.

[Extreme]

   Might be, contact RJ
You will be surprised what a tiny change he has made to get that preformance.

  Best of Luck

[UpNorthAirGunner]

Lots of good info here and I have made my own shroud to help with the harmonics issue.  See attached photos. It has helped tighten up groups - but I am still searching for the right pellet / cast bullet.

[UpNorthAirGunner]

   Hey guys, RJ has his Texan .357 shooting 3/4" and 5/8" 3shot groups at 75yds very nice groups. 860fps tight groups. He is getting that gun dialed in for some serious shooting.

  Merry Christmas Fellas

Anyone have RJ's contact info?  Can't seem to find him here to PM him.  Looking for more info on the Texan .357 to make mine even better.