Model 141 in 35 Remington

[Whelen B]

...I've always had the nagging feeling a .35 calibre rifle was just about perfect for big game hunting in most Canadian forests.

Nice rifle SC!

Yep - and that nagging feeling becomes a settled conviction for some of us.

SC - did you finally manage to get some Rem SP_CL 200s? They are 35 Rem perfection I think.

 

[SuperCub]

SC - did you finally manage to get some Rem SP_CL 200s? They are 35 Rem perfection I think.

I found a few in the heap in the basement I didn't know I had and/or forgot about.

We moved last fall and some of the sorting isn't complete yet.

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[Whelen B]

If more than a few are needed, here are some alternatives to consider;

The Hornady 180 SSP (Single Shot Pistol) is reputed to be a superb 35 Rem dedicated deer bullet - but not good in a tube mag. However that 141 may (????) be designed to take a pointy bullet safely - so I mention it to you.

As you probably know already, these three should work too - left to right - 180 Speer, 200 Sierra, and 220 Speer (for most thump).

 

[Brutus]

If more than a few are needed, here are some alternatives to consider;

The Hornady 180 SSP (Single Shot Pistol) is reputed to be a superb 35 Rem dedicated deer bullet - but not good in a tube mag. However that 141 may (????) be designed to take a pointy bullet safely - so I mention it to you.

As you probably know already, these three should work too - left to right - 180 Speer, 200 Sierra, and 220 Speer (for most thump).

I was wondering how the old Winchester 200 grain Silvertip faired against these fine bullets?

The kind that was marketed in the old yellow boxes, Product # 3520 S?

It's closest in profile to the Hornady 180 pictured here.

 

[Whelen B]

I was wondering how the old Winchester 200 grain Silvertip faired against these fine bullets?

4 boxes of those finally recently sold at a local shop after sitting for months - $25/box - $100 taxes in. A buddy bought them. I didn't because my shooting budget was blown. I forget exact tip profile. However I imagine they work pretty well but no better than the Rem200RNs.

I have on hand a box of loaded factory ammo - Western SuperX 35R3 - featuring the 200gr Silvertip EXP. It was purchased October 1, 1978. They have a very round tip shape. I handload so factory ammo doesn't get used much. However I'm pretty sure they should work well. Just a guess based on the idea that these companies have had lots of time to perfect the older brush bullets.

 

[Whelen B]

The kind that was marketed in the old yellow boxes, Product # 3520 S?

I think your product number must be right as I just looked on my loading bench to see if I had some. I didn't but I found 4 yellow boxes of these SP versions - #3520 P. So the silvertips may be the product number you say.

PS - I wish I knew how to colour correct my camera.

 

[Brutus]

Thanks for the education on Winchester bullets Whelen B.
At a guess I'd say these ones were designed for the 358 Win or the Whelen.

 

[SuperCub]

If more than a few are needed, here are some alternatives to consider;

The Hornady 180 SSP (Single Shot Pistol) is reputed to be a superb 35 Rem dedicated deer bullet - but not good in a tube mag. However that 141 may (????) be designed to take a pointy bullet safely - so I mention it to you.

I do have some pointy Rem and Hornady 200s down there as well, but would rather stick to the RNs for the nostalgia factor.


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[Whelen B]

At a guess I'd say these ones were designed for the 358 Win or the Whelen

Thanks for that pic for clarification. Those definitely have a slightly more pointed nose than the silvertips in the 35Rem factory ammo pictured above - so I think you are quite right - probably specifically for the 358Win when made.

 

[Paatz]

I picked up a box of Hornady 200gr FTX.
Flexible tip for tube magazines.

 

[SuperCub]

I picked up a box of Hornady 200gr FTX.
Flexible tip for tube magazines.

AFAIK ... the spiral on the 141 tube mag is designed to offset the point of the bullet from the primer in the cartridge in front.

That said, the 35Rem would hardly reap much benefit from a spitzer given it's low velocity.

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[Ganderite]

I have one with a 2.5X scope. Lovely rifle. mine takes down. Does yours?

 

[SuperCub]

mine takes down. Does yours?

I haven't taken it apart yet, but I'm pretty sure that big screw on the side enables the take-down function.



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