35 Remington, I need suggestions.

[bigdawg86]

I recently acquired a Marlin 336SC chambered in 35 Remington. Luckily I also happened to inherit the dies, and maybe 150 pieces of brass, plus a box of #100 150g soft point projectiles. After doing some research, I have come to realized that the 35 Remington cartridge is in short / seasonal production and supply of components is relatively low.

So here is my question. I have a relatively "classic" firearm that is great for small game, but reloading supplies are intermittently available at best which makes working up a bunch of different loads difficult if not expensive. I am going to work up and chrono a load for the projectiles I have, but I read the 150g loads are underwhelming at best.

Does anyone have suggestions on what a "go to" recipe would be for hunting? As of yet, I don't hunt, but this firearm isn't a viable plinker either. So I think I would rather load up something that would be most useful for the rare occasion that I do decide to hunt or something similar.

[Bastard]

well after 2 minutes of research of my own - it looks like there are a lot of people running 357 handgun bullets in their 35 Remington.

this is not a your google-fu is no match for me post... just as something that you might want to look into as an alternative to getting specific 35 Remington components. also might want to look around at some on the lead bullet manufactures as another possibility.

[at_liberty]

I recently acquired a Marlin 336SC chambered in 35 Remington. Luckily I also happened to inherit the dies, and maybe 150 pieces of brass, plus a box of #100 150g soft point projectiles. After doing some research, I have come to realized that the 35 Remington cartridge is in short / seasonal production and supply of components is relatively low.

So here is my question. I have a relatively "classic" firearm that is great for small game, but reloading supplies are intermittently available at best which makes working up a bunch of different loads difficult if not expensive. I am going to work up and chrono a load for the projectiles I have, but I read the 150g loads are underwhelming at best.

Does anyone have suggestions on what a "go to" recipe would be for hunting? As of yet, I don't hunt, but this firearm isn't a viable plinker either. So I think I would rather load up something that would be most useful for the rare occasion that I do decide to hunt or something similar.

The Hornady 9th Edition suggests their 200gr FTX or Interlock RN for hunting the bigger critters. Personally, I don't see this caliber as a varmint hunter unless very large varmints...big cats maybe.

The loads with the most appealing data include LEVERevolution at about 40.0 gr and ~2000fps as well as WIN748 at about the same. X-TERMINATOR is noteworthy also at about 35 gr. Thirteen (13) powders in all are listed.

Gunbot tells me that Cheaper Than Dirt is the only listed source for the Hornady 200g soft point Round nose in .358.

[HighLander51]

I recently acquired a Marlin 336SC chambered in 35 Remington. Luckily I also happened to inherit the dies, and maybe 150 pieces of brass, plus a box of #100 150g soft point projectiles. After doing some research, I have come to realized that the 35 Remington cartridge is in short / seasonal production and supply of components is relatively low.

So here is my question. I have a relatively "classic" firearm that is great for small game, but reloading supplies are intermittently available at best which makes working up a bunch of different loads difficult if not expensive. I am going to work up and chrono a load for the projectiles I have, but I read the 150g loads are underwhelming at best.

Does anyone have suggestions on what a "go to" recipe would be for hunting? As of yet, I don't hunt, but this firearm isn't a viable plinker either. So I think I would rather load up something that would be most useful for the rare occasion that I do decide to hunt or something similar.

The 35Rem is for deer hunting in in the eastern forests, it is not for small game or plinking. Ammo is much more common back east than in the western states. The .243Win or .270Win is a better choice for the more open country here. I run 42grains of W748 behind a 200 grain soft point in my Marlin and 150 grain bullets in my TC Contender.

And if big cats means mountain lions, they are a protected species in California.

With the passage of Proposition 117 in 1990, mountain lions became a "specially protected species," making mountain lion hunting illegal in California. This status and other statutes prohibit the California Department of Fish and Wildlife from recommending a hunting season for lions, and it is illegal to take, injure, possess, transport, import, or sell any mountain lion or part of a mountain lion. Mountain lions may be killed only 1) if a depredation permit is issued to take a specific lion killing livestock or pets; 2) to preserve public safety; or 3) to protect listed bighorn sheep.

[bigdawg86]

Thanks for the input guys... I did read about using .357 pistol bullets in lieu of .358 but here is my question to that. Would there be accuracy issues using the smaller diameter projectile? Considering I only have plated and cast bullets, I assume these would be mouse fart loads to prevent leading and or plating separation?

I just placed a backorder with Midway for #200 Hornady Interlock 200g RN bullets and will work up a load with the powder I do have (IMR 3031 or BL-C2)... I may have another IMR rifle powder but need to check. I think I will work these up and then load 100 to have on hand.

I am wondering if I should not load up the 150g bullets I have because although they are soft points, they may be too "pointy" for a tube fed gun.

[at_liberty]

<>And if big cats means mountain lions, they are a protected species in California.<>

Calguns's tent extends far beyond California. I post from coyote country in SC. There may be some panthers here but certainly in NC.

[G-Man WC]

"Great for small game"
?
Step up to 200gr pills. Inside 200yds your packing a good knock out punch.
As a lever this is not a sniper rifle, but I would not feel under gunned at
150yds open sight on game for what the rifle was made for, brush hunting.
Rem Core-Lokt stats.
Muzzle velocity: 2080 fps
Velocity at 100 yards: 1698 fps
Energy at 100 yards: 1280 ft/lbs
I think it would send any piggy, deer, or elk rolling.
-g

[Bt Doctur]

200 gr round nose for tubuular magazines. pointed bullets for your 1st shot only.There is nothing wrong with pistol bullets in the .35 Rem. You can go down to 110 JHP.
I have reloaded 110-160 grain jacketed bullets with good accuracy. Not 1 MOA but good enough for chucks. 100yds or less the pistol bullet is quite explosive Close to 3000fps.

[toby]

I use 180 and 200 grain Speer and Sierra bullets out of a 14" Contender pistol with max rifle loads.

[ElvenSoul]

Used to be my one of my fav....get used to the seasonal thing or learn to reload.

[bigdawg86]

Used to be my one of my fav....get used to the seasonal thing or learn to reload.

I do reload, hence this thread.

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[Witch Hunter]

Yeah, nice big slow round. Thumper! Make sure you use only round nose or flat point bullets in a tube mag. You might look at cast lead bullets,(.358 or .359) with a gas check, they are a lot cheaper to shoot.