Anybody own a 350 Remington Magnum?

[hoytcanon]

@hoytcanon
Why?????
Bob

Because when I am out after big, heavy, mean stuff, I tend to take the .350 over the Whelen. I trust the .350 loaded to the gills with 250 Partitions on big moose and big bears.

 

[Ruraldoc]

Not much difference in field performance of 350 mag, 35 whelen and 9.3x62 when all are loaded to the gills with 250 grain bullets.

 

[hoytcanon]

Not much difference in field performance of 350 mag, 35 whelen and 9.3x62 when all are loaded to the gills with 250 grain bullets.

"I" trust...

Has to do with my history with the cartridge, stopping bears when it had to and even a bull moose once. It's like your lucky golf club, when you pull your 7 iron, you just "know" you are going to make the shot.

 

[Bob Nelson 35Whelen]

Because when I am out after big, heavy, mean stuff, I tend to take the .350 over the Whelen. I trust the .350 loaded to the gills with 250 Partitions on big moose and big bears.

@hoytcanon
It's not the rifle choice mate it's why the hot cores in the Whelen and the partition in the 350.
Both are good bullets but the Nosler is just a bit more of a good thing but a bucket full more expensive. Being the right arse I am I'd just use the hotcores or pick a Woodleigh for both.
Bob

 

[Bob Nelson 35Whelen]

"I" trust...

Has to do with my history with the cartridge, stopping bears when it had to and even a bull moose once. It's like your lucky golf club, when you pull your 7 iron, you just "know" you are going to make the shot.

@hoytcanon
Fortunately I shoot better than I play golf. I can't play golf for shit and think golf courses are a waste of a good rifle range.
I would much prefer to stop a bear or noise with a 35 than a 7 iron.
Ha Ha Ha Ha
Bob

 

[hoytcanon]

@hoytcanon
It's not the rifle choice mate it's why the hot cores in the Whelen and the partition in the 350.
Both are good bullets but the Nosler is just a bit more of a good thing but a bucket full more expensive. Being the right arse I am I'd just use the hotcores or pick a Woodleigh for both.
Bob

Those are the things that gun nuts like to banter about, "is the difference worth the extra money?" My question to you is, "when you have a big bear charging you, what do you wish was in the chamber?" Hunting and stopping are two very different things... I am often backing up or tracking for a client... I'll spend the extra money for whatever margin it offers.

 

[Jack Stevens]

Not much difference in field performance of 350 mag, 35 whelen and 9.3x62 when all are loaded to the gills with 250 grain bullets.

There’s a huge difference in carry and handling characteristics in the field when you’re talking about the platforms of the 18.5” 6.4lb M600 and the 20” 6.8lb M660. Keep in mind, that’s their iron-sighted weights unloaded. Sure, they weigh more scoped with a mount and rings, but it’s not horrible, and the .35-cal 200grn and 250grn bullets hit like Thor’s Hammer.

 

[Ruraldoc]

In terms of factory rifles, there is nothing quite like a Model 600 or 660 in 350 magnum. I bought a model 600 from the collection of Grits Gresham in 350 myself.

But if you want a short and light 35 whelen or 9.3x62, it’s very easy to build one. A number of stainless actions with a stainless barrel and a light synthetic stock can be made very handy. Imagine a Kimber Montana in 35 Whelen.

The Remington 7600 Carbine in 35 Whelen is a very handy rig as well.

I have a Steyr SM12 in 9.3x62 that is as light as I want to carry with my ammo getting 2700 fps with a 250 gram Barnes.

 

[Boris11]

I have a Rem M700 in 350Rem and have been loading for it for about 15years. I have never even heard of a Lee whack-a-mole in that caliber. I would get one of the Lee hand held presses. That and a set of dies would be about the same size as the whack-a-mole set and a club to use with it.

 

[hoytcanon]

In terms of factory rifles, there is nothing quite like a Model 600 or 660 in 350 magnum. I bought a model 600 from the collection of Grits Gresham in 350 myself.

But if you want a short and light 35 whelen or 9.3x62, it’s very easy to build one. A number of stainless actions with a stainless barrel and a light synthetic stock can be made very handy. Imagine a Kimber Montana in 35 Whelen.

The Remington 7600 Carbine in 35 Whelen is a very handy rig as well.

I have a Steyr SM12 in 9.3x62 that is as light as I want to carry with my ammo getting 2700 fps with a 250 gram Barnes.

I could.never warm up to the Rem 600 series rifles... Rem also made the M700 Classic in .350 RM and that was a nice rifle. Pretty much every .350 RM I have owned has been a Ruger of some sort. I just let go of a couple of nice .358 carbines, because the offer was right, but I am debating on chopping off a couple inches off my factory Ruger M77 Mark II .350 as it is mostly carried while Guiding or for bear hunting, where it has more than enough oomph, but would be a handier carry and quicker with the shorter barrel.

 

[Ruraldoc]

My favorite 350 was a Tang Safety Ruger 77.

Sold it but should have kept it.

I know know where there is a Stainless Ruger Mark II in 350 that I have been eyeing.

It’s about perfect for me because I really like stainless M77s.

It is about identical to my 243 but with far more bullet weight and more versatility for big game.

A rifle as handy as a 243 with the power of a 338 magnum.

 

[hoytcanon]

My favorite 350 was a Tang Safety Ruger 77.

Sold it but should have kept it.

I know know where there is a Stainless Ruger Mark II in 350 that I have been eyeing.

It’s about perfect for me because I really like stainless M77s.

It is about identical to my 243 but with far more bullet weight and more versatility for big game.

A rifle as handy as a 243 with the power of a 338 magnum.

That is the one I have, Ruger M77 Mark II Stainless .350 RM... and a bunch more...

 

[Ruraldoc]

I only have 4 stainless Ruger 77s at present.
Three all weathers and an International.
I may have to step up my game.

At least I have 4 stainless Model 70 winchesters to keep the company.

Probably the two best wilderness rifles today for wet country.

Mine go from 243 to 300 Win Mag. But no big bores so there is a glaring hole for a Stainless 35.

 

[Jack Stevens]

I could.never warm up to the Rem 600 series rifles... Rem also made the M700 Classic in .350 RM and that was a nice rifle. Pretty much every .350 RM I have owned has been a Ruger of some sort. I just let go of a couple of nice .358 carbines, because the offer was right, but I am debating on chopping off a couple inches off my factory Ruger M77 Mark II .350 as it is mostly carried while Guiding or for bear hunting, where it has more than enough oomph, but would be a handier carry and quicker with the shorter barrel?

Exactly why the M600 had an 18.5” barrel and the M660 a 20” barrel, and both ran short-actions (2.800”). Both result in sub-7lbs weight before an optic.

So by compacting the Ruger 77 you’re sort of re-inventing the wheel, although the Ruger sports a long-action if I recall correctly.

 

[hoytcanon]

Exactly why the M600 had an 18.5” barrel and the M660 a 20” barrel, and both ran short-actions (2.800”). Both result in sub-7lbs weight before an optic.

So by compacting the Ruger 77 you’re sort of re-inventing the wheel, although the Ruger sports a long-action if I recall correctly.

Ruger M77 Mark II .350's are on their short magnum action. Definitely not reinventing the wheel as this is a Ruger CRF and a far superior action, AND in stainless... shooting 250 Partitions, I am.not likely going to miss 2" off the 22" barrel... to date, my favorite hunting rifle has been my M77 Mark II Stainless Frontier .358 Carbine @ 16.5" barrel length... so this .350 Rem Mag @ 20" is all that and a loaf of bread.

 

[hoytcanon]

I only have 4 stainless Ruger 77s at present.
Three all weathers and an International.
I may have to step up my game.

At least I have 4 stainless Model 70 winchesters to keep the company.

Probably the two best wilderness rifles today for wet country.

Mine go from 243 to 300 Win Mag. But no big bores so there is a glaring hole for a Stainless 35.

I have had literally hundreds, but they come and go, a small core group stay. The rifles pictured above, from top to bottom are;
6.5 Rem Mag
.350 Rem Mag
.223 Rem TG
7-08 TG Frontier
.358 TG Frontier
.260 Rem
.30/06
.338 Federal
.450 Marlin (now .458 WM)
7.62X57 HC
.358-375 Ruger
.375 WSM

 

[Tim Blackwell]

My M77 Mk.II accounted for this nice Sambar stag on a recent backpack hunt. Loaded with 225gn Woodleigh PP's, scope is a Kahles KX 2-7x36. I love this rifle!

 

[Jack Stevens]

Ruger M77 Mark II .350's are on their short magnum action. Definitely not reinventing the wheel as this is a Ruger CRF and a far superior action,

The Ruger’s CRF feature is definitely a plus. I have a Ruger 77 African Express in 30-06, so I’m familiar with the benefit.

AND in stainless... shooting 250 Partitions, I am.not likely going to miss 2" off the 22" barrel... to date, my favorite hunting rifle has been my M77 Mark II Stainless Frontier .358 Carbine @ 16.5" barrel length... so this .350 Rem Mag @ 20" is all that and a loaf of bread.

All I can tell you is both my M600 and M660 are tack-drivers with the 200grn load (factory ammo or my handloaded equivalent using Varget). Both have free-floated barrels. The M600’s factory trigger has been tuned, and the M660 runs a Timiney trigger.

It seemed to like the 250grn ammo better than the M600 but I haven’t had time to test all the variants in .358 bullet-weights (e.g., 225grns) in either gun.

 

[Jack Stevens]

My M77 Mk.II accounted for this nice Sambar stag on a recent backpack hunt. Loaded with 225gn Woodleigh PP's, scope is a Kahles KX 2-7x36. I love this rifle!

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Very nice!

 

[CastShooter]

I really like my Model 7 CDL in 350 Rem Mag. It’s been a doll to shoot and load for. It's pretty, nimble, accurate, and everything you'd want in a medium bore...

I think I'd also prefer a 35 WSM or a straight 35 Whelen after messing around with the 350 RM. The 2.8" OAL doesn't leave a lot of head room for bullet choices and load data is kinda old. Most manufacturers aren't revisiting the 350 every year for new powder and projectiles.

It's one of those rifles I know is worth a few bucks, but I don't know enough about It's value to let it go to get what I really want.