At one point I decided I was a 30-30 man and sold my 357 and 44 levers and didn't look back. I looked at the Browning. Just enough marks on it you don't have to worry about getting a booger spot on it. Smooth action. Chambered in 357. The other day I kind of pined for a 357 carbine.
I began to feel irresponsible when I saw the asking price. I went over to the guy who was selling it and he came off it some. I told him I didn't have the money on me or my checkbook but was interested if it didn't sell by the end of the day. Then he said you take it and shoot it and make sure it shoots well. If it does you can pay me Wednesday.
What could I do? I mean he gave me ammo and everything. I took it out and it shot tight but left. I tapped the sight over and it was dead on. Don't see one everyday and the price just a little more than a Rossi? I guess I'll see him Wednesday. I am still not sure why I bought it. Just couldn't help it.
Took the little gun out and shot six rounds at 50 yards off a rest. The load was some old handloads of 17.5 of 296 under a Speer Gold Dot 158 grainer. The first three were a little low as I was holding the bottom of the black. I adjusted the sight and the next three came up. The gun is right on now. The group is not as tight as I would like but it's usable. This is the first load I tried and I really want a good cast bullet load that will shoot through a deer so I am hopeful I can find one that will shoot a little better.
Later I fired five rounds at 50 yards either kneeling or leaned up against a post. They all went into the black but not a super group maybe 6". I am sure some trigger time would tighten that up.
After I finally got the bore broke in with lots of Jacketed stuff, it shoots pretty good...hadda change ther rear sight out as I couldn't use the factory one at all. But I understand how that smooth action and the fit amd finish can draw ya in! 
