CWLONGSHOT
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Its a dandy for sure! Preforms very well on game too. CW
350 Rem Mag
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Josh
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Dealing with a lack of proper brass is a bear, I loaded some jacketed in resized 7mm Rem Mag. They had to be pulled due to neck diameter, I need to turn necks on those. I had 20 new pieces so I loaded up 5 of each type: 200 gr Barnes RN and 200 gr Hdy FTX (59 gr BL-C(2)), 200 gr RCBS 35-200 FN and SAECO 352 with 20 gr of 2400.
I'll have to empty some brass before I load more of CW's sample pack. So, I'll shoot off the 40 rounds of factory ammo, these 20 loaded rounds and focus on cast from then on. I'm hoping to match factory 250 gr jacketed velocity with the Saeco 352. Time will tell!
Below are the 352 and RCBS 200-FN
I'll have to empty some brass before I load more of CW's sample pack. So, I'll shoot off the 40 rounds of factory ammo, these 20 loaded rounds and focus on cast from then on. I'm hoping to match factory 250 gr jacketed velocity with the Saeco 352. Time will tell!
Below are the 352 and RCBS 200-FN
Josh
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Why is it that 35's responds so well to cast? I really wanted to be able to pick a bullet to chase after today. Both the 35-200 RCBS and SAECO 352 are in a dead heat for groups. Now I'm going to have to push them harder and see what happens.
I've also got to get a better scope for this rifle, this 4x Leupold and my eyes are not cutting it for accurate shooting past 60 yds where these were shot.
Anyone have any suggestions for loads? I'm thinking about a starting load of a jacketed bullet and going from there. I did PC the rest of the SAECO 352's but they still fit the throat good.
I've also got to get a better scope for this rifle, this 4x Leupold and my eyes are not cutting it for accurate shooting past 60 yds where these were shot.
Anyone have any suggestions for loads? I'm thinking about a starting load of a jacketed bullet and going from there. I did PC the rest of the SAECO 352's but they still fit the throat good.
One of my brothers was a gun trading addict(I know; Pot meet Kettle) and one of the ones that got away was a Remington 700 Classic in .350 RM.
It was perfect in my opinion.
At the time I lacked the financial wherewithal to get it from him, but I remember it well.
It would put three 200 gr R-P round nose bullets under an inch at 100 yards with our hand loads.
It was perfect in my opinion.
At the time I lacked the financial wherewithal to get it from him, but I remember it well.
It would put three 200 gr R-P round nose bullets under an inch at 100 yards with our hand loads.
Missionary
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To bad they did not make that into a caliber .38. That would have really got my eyes focused.
CWLONGSHOT
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I always quit when I surpassed 2000.
But when I got that 310 I wanted to see what it "had". In my Norma Mag I have reached anout 2400 and its doing well. I started to see some slight leading in last 10" of bbl but it seems to have stopped so maybe just "bad coat" on one? I want to test penetration but so far its gone thru TWO wet paper bozes. I use the rubermaid tubs cause they are stought and have good handles. My buddy swears by postal mail bins but they are even shorter by couple inches. I dont know I could catch a bullet even in three. I have some cast a bit softer to try but health last July has kept me away. Most rifle bullets passing 1850 ish made it into second box.
CW
But when I got that 310 I wanted to see what it "had". In my Norma Mag I have reached anout 2400 and its doing well. I started to see some slight leading in last 10" of bbl but it seems to have stopped so maybe just "bad coat" on one? I want to test penetration but so far its gone thru TWO wet paper bozes. I use the rubermaid tubs cause they are stought and have good handles. My buddy swears by postal mail bins but they are even shorter by couple inches. I dont know I could catch a bullet even in three. I have some cast a bit softer to try but health last July has kept me away. Most rifle bullets passing 1850 ish made it into second box.
CW
Josh
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This is a true 35 cal, if you mean .38 like the 38 special. If you mean a .375" bore, with quick tapered mandrel would fix that.
Josh
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I recovered a 352 from the berm, whatever alloy you used was about perfect. I'll have to get a picture of it. I'd like to ratchet the velocity up to 2200 or so, possibly faster but we'll see. Before I waste more time I'm going to get another scope. This one is just too coarse for precision shooting.
Glaciers
Alaska Land of the Midnight Sun
Years ago I was looking into building a 375 on the 350 Rem mag case but in a long action. Also a consideration with .410 diameter. But this consideration went on for a number of years due to lack of a gunsmith that I felt good about. Had a 35 Whelen on a Mauser that I picked up at a show and a 458x2 on a 660, but what put a nail in the idea was the advent of the short fat Winchester cartridges. Lost interest when that fad happened.
I have a couple of 660’s one in 308 and one in 260 Rem that I rebarreled. The only 600 I have is a 308. I did take a Remington 660 in 6.5 mag and rebarrel it to 458x2 which is quite a rifle and cartridge combination. Might rebarrel that 660 308 into a 35 Remington always wanted one and never been able to put hands on one. I have a JM Marlin I 35 Rem but I’m not a fan of the Marlins, I’m sure everyone’s mileage will very on that, but I’d love the little 35 in a short bolt gun would be sweet.
Glaciers
Alaska Land of the Midnight Sun
On the other hand 350’s on the 600 were around, one would show up at a show every year or two. Some would be price fairly reasonable but most were high for what I thought they should be. But, I really wanted one of the Classic 700’s just about perfect in the longer action.
But the model 7 is about as good as it gets in the short action.
Nice rifle Josh.
But the model 7 is about as good as it gets in the short action.
Nice rifle Josh.
Spindrift
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Congratulations with your fine results! It's always exciting with that first range trip, isn't it?
Regarding scopes, I also prefer a bit of magnification for range work. While something like a fixed x4 will work well for a broad range of hunting, it is much more satisfying to do accuracy development when you're confident where you are actually aiming.
Regarding scopes, I also prefer a bit of magnification for range work. While something like a fixed x4 will work well for a broad range of hunting, it is much more satisfying to do accuracy development when you're confident where you are actually aiming.
Josh
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Agreed, don't get me wrong, this 1-4x scope would put meat on the table, but it lacks any "precision" at 100 yds. Groups were coming in around 4" and just sub-par for a nice rifle. Considering I can net the above groups at 60 yds, I was expecting 2-2.5" at 100, not 4"+.
The trigger is gritty and heavy with a "start stop" take up, so, I'll be replacing it with a Triggertech Special after the scope swap. All in all I'm pleased with it, it's going to make an excellent hunting rifle.