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Hi I've thinking of trying a new build ,35 wsm any one have or tried one.Ive got a stainless lam sako on route from epps can't wait to try .Either going to rebore the 300 to 35 or spin a new one on.Tks for any info Robin
 
There's been a few random threads on the internet involving wildcats based on the 300 WSM family, I believe there was a .375 and .458 based on it as well. The only downfall to the .358 family of ammo is that there isnt as many options for bullets as say the .338 or .375 and there tends to be more blunt or round nosed ammunition.

It does seem to make sense though, most folks would say it would compare to Norma's offering, only in a shorter action, but you wont find too much info about it on this forum I suspect, do a search on the interwebs though.
 
Here ya go - my 35/300SWSM - 250s at 2740, 225s at 2900 with a 22" barrel - I like - http://35cal.com/ruger77_350wsm.html

The only downfall to the .358 family of ammo is that there isnt as many options for bullets as say the .338 or .375 and there tends to be more blunt or round nosed ammunition.
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Not much of an issue any more - no significant downfall IMO - .358" options galore these days - 125gr thru 310grs. Accubonds, TTSX and even SpeerHCs, Grand Slams, Partitions and HornadySPs are not blunt nose. But FNs and RNs work well for many purposes. The 280 Swift (semi-spitzer) and 310 Woodleighs are a case in point.
 
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I agree that there are plenty of good bullet options for .35 cals... I have six and shoot everything from H-180 SSP's in my .357 Maximum to 225 AB's in my .358 Win's to H-250 SP-RP's in my Whelen to 287's in my .350 RM... Brass and powder is no problem either... A .35/.300 WSM would be very cool and very effective.
 
The .35Sambar ;) Briel Jacksons little project a while back i believe.
known as that down under.


I like the Idea of it but more as a stalking round than anything.. eg Not loaded up at blitzkreik speed but rather a hot Whelen or something...

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I like the Idea of it but more as a stalking round than anything.. eg Not loaded up at blitzkreik speed but rather a hot Whelen or something...
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I suppose - if that is how you consider the 338Win and the 358 Norma also. It's a closer cousin to them than the 35Whelen in terms of velocity, power levels and trajectorys. My idea is the opposite - it's my looonger ranging 35cal. 225grs at 2900 and 250grs at 2740 are not particularly pedestrian levels IMO and carry lots of energy to 400yds. Wouldn't know for sure what blitzkreik speed is - ?
 
I like your idea! I suspect you will find the bullet your rifle likes and stick with that one. Interesting ballistics - almost same speeds that I am getting with my 8mmWSM (325 haha), but more oomph!
Keep us posted!
 
Whelen B said:
Here ya go - my 35/300SWSM - 250s at 2740, 225s at 2900 with a 22" barrel - I like - http://35cal.com/ruger77_350wsm.html



Not much of an issue any more - no significant downfall IMO - .358" options galore these days - 125gr thru 310grs. Accubonds, TTSX and even SpeerHCs, Grand Slams, Partitions and HornadySPs are not blunt nose. But FNs and RNs work well for many purposes. The 280 Swift (semi-spitzer) and 310 Woodleighs are a case in point.
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Well... Perhaps, but bergers are out, hornady interbonds are out, there are some interlocks but not boat tails AFAIK,SST's are out.... Accubonds yes, but only around 1/4 of nosler's offerings in .358...

Actually, though, accubonds are all you need if your wanting to shoot a boat tail for game. I was thinking more of a high BC boat tail bullet selection then round nosed as per what I said above, the partition is a great round as well and I shoot it in my .325, but I like boat tails better.
 
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At the distance (<500 yds) and for the use a .350 WSM (elk, moose and big bears) would most likely be used, high BC and boat tail bullets at far from necessary.
 
Easiest way to go is rechambering a Ruger in .350 Rem Mag. The .35/300WSM is a very interesting cartridge when considered in a short compact rifle. A thumper with some legs.
 
The company that makes RAPTOR bullets also have a 175gr 358 option...and you can leave them as HP's or add balistic tips just the way you would gass check a cast bullet.... Or seat them backwards and fire them as a skirted solid

https://cuttingedgebullets.com/cgi-bin/commerce.cgi?preadd=action&key=ESP_E175_RAPTOR
 
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Easiest way to go is rechambering a Ruger in .350 Rem Mag.
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In my case you're preaching to the choir on that - my 350WSM was birthed in just that way.

At the distance (<500 yds) and for the use a .350 WSM (elk, moose and big bears) would most likely be used, high BC and boat tail bullets at far from necessary.
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Absolutely so IMO also - though even MORE options like Bergers et al would be nice of course.
 
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cody c said:
The only downfall to the .358 family of ammo is that there isnt as many options for bullets as say the .338 or .375 and there tends to be more blunt or round nosed ammunition.
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There's lots of bullets out there in 35cal, more than enough for any shooter to choose a couple weights which is the norm for any cal anyways.
 
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