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35 Remington Wildcat Loads [message #41212] Thu, 26 May 2016 02:17 Go to next message
guncrazyhoosier is currently offline  guncrazyhoosier
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Looking for any information on wildcat loads for 110 gr 357 in the 35 Remington.
Re: 35 Remington Wildcat Loads [message #41487 is a reply to message #41212] Tue, 26 July 2016 08:44 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Didn't expect anyone to commit to paper so not surprised not getting any responses.

I used 30-30 load data as a starting point because of the similarity in case capacity, with the 35 Rem being slightly larger. Started working with 24 gr IMR 4198, benchrest primners, with 110 jhp and 125 jhp .357 bullets. Both loads chronographed in the 1500-1550 fps range and were very light in recoil. Obviously no signs of chamber pressure issues. Groups were 5-1/2 to 6" high to point of aim at 50 yards (barrel/scope sighted in at 100 yds with factory LeveRevolution 200 gr Hornaday FTX). The 110 gr group was 2.5" and the 125 gr group was 2", with both bullet weights shooting to nearly the same point of impact.

I bumped powder charges to 26 gr still with IMR 4198 and darned if the chrony didn't quit working. The reccoil was on the light side of moderate and the only sign of pressure issues was primer set-back. The primers weren't flattened and did not flow/crater. Going to try these loads again when chrony is repaired. Also going to work up a load with Reloader 10x.

More to come later.
Re: 35 Remington Wildcat Loads [message #41496 is a reply to message #41487] Wed, 27 July 2016 06:39 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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I have data for 35 remington in heavier loads, like 180 grain and 200 grain, but my data doesn't cover anything as low as a 110 grain. I shoot mine out of a CVA Hunter which the gun is also chambered in 7mm-08 and .243, so not too worried about pressure as long as I stay well below max for those cartridges. Sounds like you are on the right track and are checking all the safety angles. So far, H4198 has been the most accurate powder I have used in it. I got good groups with the first powder I tried, so never went any further. I have considered RL 7 though. Good luck!
Re: 35 Remington Wildcat Loads [message #41498 is a reply to message #41496] Wed, 27 July 2016 11:02 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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rchatting

Yeah the heavy 200 gr loads are why I was looking for lighter bullets. While the recoil from the 200 gr
load is managable, the 125 is a LOT more comfortable to shoot and plenty good enough for Indiana whitetail deer in the woods.

Considering the 110 gr jhp for coyotes as an option other than my .223. I was REALLY interested in trying the .355, 88 gr jhp, but found that the .355 didn't engage the rifling well enough so I abandoned that altogether.

Re: 35 Remington Wildcat Loads [message #45190 is a reply to message #41498] Fri, 17 May 2019 22:41 Go to previous message
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With the .355 bullet, use a Webley hollow-base that obturates for gas seal upon firing
light bullet loads=
https://web.archive.org/web/20160826001406/http://reloadersn est.com/unverified_detail.asp?CaliberID=74&ID=3785
125 gr. = https://stevespages.com/358_1_125.html


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