350 Rem Mag
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I had one back in the '70's. The rifle was poorly conceived for that caliber. The M-700 stocks of that time were very thin, and split in short order. The .350 Remington is at it's best in a carbine configuration, and the 24" barrel of the M-700 does not make it particularly handy in heavy cover. I did not know only 1500 were made though.
With the barrel cut to 20", a good quality laminated or synthetic stock, and topped off with a low power scope, a 700 in .350 would be far more practical. Perhaps the best solution would be to have one made on an '06 length action so that the bullets could be seated long, therefore heavy long bullets could be loaded without reducing the .350's already limited powder capacity. Of course a factory .35 Whelen already has those attributes.
With the barrel cut to 20", a good quality laminated or synthetic stock, and topped off with a low power scope, a 700 in .350 would be far more practical. Perhaps the best solution would be to have one made on an '06 length action so that the bullets could be seated long, therefore heavy long bullets could be loaded without reducing the .350's already limited powder capacity. Of course a factory .35 Whelen already has those attributes.
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Hell, I still can't figure out all the bwana's seeking and buying .375 H&H Mags! When did hunting cape buffalo become popular in north america?
so-given the efficiency as a hunting load,why don't they chamber a factory 35 whelen in a bolt action ,composite stock ,stainless model?Even ruger dropped their 350 magnum in their ''all weather''model which appeared to be an ideal hunting combination -and they didn't offer it in 35 whelen at all
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BC Bigbore said:
Hunting cape buff has been popular in North America for generations, that most cannot justify the cost is beside the point.
Anyone who has used a .375 in the field understands that it is an outstandingly versatile round, suitable for all game found on the planet. Don't knock it till you try it.
SuperCub said:About the only (so called) attribute the 350 has over the 35 Whelen is the fact that it can be had in a short action. That's it!
Why would anyone want a 350 in any form?
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Short action usually equals a more compact firearm. I have both a 350 and a 35Whelen, and I don't consider the rifles as interchangeable, it depends on where I'm hunting. Also, the 350 has a slight ballistic advantage in my rifles, not by much, but it's there. - dan
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So where do I hunt cape buffalo in north america?
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BC Bigbore said:
I didn't say that you could hunt them here, only that here, hunting them has been popular for generations. But if you're interested just take a large bag full of US dollars and head to the nearest international airport.
Why?
Loading Guide, Accurate Reloading Powders Number 2.
At page 316 it states that the 350 Rem Mag was an “attempt to duplicate the performance of ‘long action’ rifle cartridges in a small, handy, lightweight carbine. The Remington team succeeded admirably.”
And later it states that “the 350 Remington Magnum will duplicate the performance of the 35 Whelen in an 18-inch barrel and will easily exceed it when fired in barrels of equal length.”
SuperCub said:About the only (so called) attribute the 350 has over the 35 Whelen is the fact that it can be had in a short action. That's it!
Why would anyone want a 350 in any form?
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Loading Guide, Accurate Reloading Powders Number 2.
At page 316 it states that the 350 Rem Mag was an “attempt to duplicate the performance of ‘long action’ rifle cartridges in a small, handy, lightweight carbine. The Remington team succeeded admirably.”
And later it states that “the 350 Remington Magnum will duplicate the performance of the 35 Whelen in an 18-inch barrel and will easily exceed it when fired in barrels of equal length.”
BC Bigbore
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Cape buffalo kidding aside one of my shooting partners has a M700 Classic in .350RemMag. He calls it the original short magnum and it does seem to have a lot of "poop". His 225gr loads were passing over my skyscreens at 2750fps which is plenty for anything this side of "the water". Now where dem buff is at? 
one of my shooting partners has a M700 Classic in .350RemMag. He calls it the original short magnum and it does seem to have a lot of "poop". His 225gr loads were passing over my skyscreens at 2750fps which is plenty for anything this side of "the water". Now where dem buff is at? 
Cute little case, but still only a medium (barely) bore. If you want zoom in a 35, why settle for mediocre? Go straight to the 358 Norma for a "standard" length action, and the 358 STA for a 375 H&H length.
The answer to the high nosers is of course, "because I want to!"
I own and shoot cartridge rifles from .17 Rem up to 450 Ackley, I hunt (usually) with a .308 Winchester. Most are one shot kills at less than 100 yd, but a 150 gr bullet out of the 308 is good for everything up to and including moose out to 300 yd or so, if you can shoot.
The answer to the high nosers is of course, "because I want to!"
I own and shoot cartridge rifles from .17 Rem up to 450 Ackley, I hunt (usually) with a .308 Winchester. Most are one shot kills at less than 100 yd, but a 150 gr bullet out of the 308 is good for everything up to and including moose out to 300 yd or so, if you can shoot.
It was more of a point than a question, that there is only a small advantage to owning a short action over a long action and that was the only advantage it has over the Whelen.BCWILL said:You answered your own Question.......
On the other hand, the Whelen gives you one more in the mag, is easier to rebarrel from a standard bolt face, lets you use tons of 30/06 brass with only a neck size adjustment, and is easier to get factory ammo for.
The "advantage" depends on the eye of the Beholder doesn't it though....SuperCub said:
A "Small" advantage to some but to one that favours a short action, handling or for whatever ??? then the Whelen is out......making it's Ballistic twin the 350 Mag a logical choice
This debate of course sounds alot like the WSM VS standard mag Bull that's been Beaten to Death on here for quite sometime already
Bottom line is this.......
If one Wants a 35 Calibre Rifle in a "Short" action the 350 is King !
Although I will debate that the 358 Winchester comes so close who needs the magnum ?
BC Bigbore
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Lordy SC, are you trying to bait BIGREDD
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