Remington 600/660 in .350 Rem Magnum?

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Does anyone here have one of these? I've got a fierce hankering to own one of these babies after reading about the hot loaded .35 Remington bolt actions some people here are running...;)

I understand that the original 18 1/2" barreled version is the model 600, and that the later variant with a 20" barrel was named the 660...I'd just like to get one of these short, fire-breathing thundersticks in .350 Remington Magnum!

Any comments, fellow shooting brethren?

Thanks, Jeff/1911.
 
I believe those rifles would command a premium, as they aren't very common, and I doubt that anyone who owns one would be keen to part with it! I know it isn't the same, but note that the Remington Guide Gun is an option...
 
My dad had a 660 in 350mag years ago. I shot it quite a bit as a teenager. Lots of power in these carbines, and the ol man's was a good shooter. :)

I know of one for sale. The guy wants $900 for just the rifle. :(
 
I've got a couple of 660's, in 350 Mag and 6.5mm Mag. They are great little guns. Most folks consider the 350 to be a heavy kicker in the 6 1/2 LB 660 (6 1/4 in 600, shorter bbl), but for some reason the stock fits me pretty good. I don't find it kicks too bad. I'm 5' 10". My 6' 2" brother in law shot it and got a Weatherby eyebrow, so I suspect the gun fits small to medium sized guys best. The dog leg bolt fits in a saddle scabbord nicely, but some folks think it's ugly.

I've killed moose and deer with the 350 Mag. It was perfect for moose, and lets the steam out of them with authority. With deer, it's just too big, and leaves too much blood shot meat even with a good rib cage hit. The 350 is easy to reload for with 200, 225 and 250 gr bullets in several choices. I shoot Hornady 250 gr round nose and Speer 250 gr spitzer. Just make sure you choose a bullet that is fairly short, both to stay within the magazine box (2.8") and to not exceed the capability of the 1-16" twist in Remington firearms. Brass is available in Remington bulk. IMR 4320 is a great powder, although I'm about to experiment with WW 748 and Reloader 15 this summer. With 4320, it shoots under an inch every group. With factory ammo, you can only buy 200 gr, so it is somewhat limited in usefulness if you don't reload.

The price of $900 is actually pretty decent for a 660 or a 600. I paid $750 about 10 years ago for mine. The 600 has an 18 1/2 in bbl, polished bolt and a plastic vent rib, while the 660 is identical but has a 20 in bbl, blued bolt and no rib. If $900 is too steep for a used gun, Remington chambers the 350 in it's 673, a modern day model 7 based copy of the 600. The new Model 7 CDL is also chambered in 350, as is the Ruger 77 stainless. The new guns a cheaper, and will go down in price with age. The 600 and 660 cost more, but gain in value with time. The 600 and 660 have a light weight but flimsy trigger guard/floor plate, which can be replaced with blued steel aftermarket for about $100. I'm holding my breath for a Model 7 stainless in 350 Mag.
 
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I've got one that I inherited from a freind who passed away. Obviously not for sale. I don't find recoil bad at all but I shoot some fairly big stuff. Very accurate gun (1") with factory.
 
WiserFool said:
With deer, it's just too big, and leaves too much blood shot meat even with a good rib cage hit.
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That's interesting. I have a 350 in the Ruger and I shot a deer with it last fall from very close range and I was surprised (pleasantly) of how little meat loss there was. I was using 200gr handloads that are 'moderate'. Perhaps I was lucky, but I have done far worse damage with my 308win.

Reloading is definitely the way to go with the 350. New brass is 'reasonably' priced and there is a good selection of bullets to choose from. So far, using IMR4064 has produced some very good results with 200 and 225gr bullets.

Cheers!
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Thanks a lot for all your feedback guys! :) I just missed one for sale at Epps, and it was listed at $899 as well. It was the 660 in .350 Rem Mag.

I do reload for all my guns, so that part would work out well for me. I am definitely interested in buying one. Once I have the money put aside, I'll post a WTB in the Exchange forum and see what happens. :)

Thanks again, Jeff.
 
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I took a 600 in 308 and had it rebored to 358 Win, what a sweetheart this is!
Just working on setting up loads for it, sticking to the 200-225gr range to keep the velocities decent. A bit of snort to be sure, but a nice recoil pad helps out. No worse than a Model 7 I had in 308 with full power loads and that flat rubber butt plate. My barrel contour (factory) is a bit on the larger side though, and this does help.

Want a short 350? Get a Ruger 77 and chop the barrel down. Otherwise the 358 is a nice do-all for most of us. Probably my "all around bullet" choice will be the 225 Nosler partition snorting out around the 2300 - 2400 fps range. Do the math on that and you have a nice compact thumper!
 
350's are great fun. I have two, although one went with my step brother to Alaska (the 600). I still have the one I built on a 98 action at home tho, 20" barrel, teflon coated, 1" Deflector pad, thing is easy to shoot. I can load the 250's out to a 3.2" col (see where col is useful?), and get 2615 fps with the 250's, great hunting rifle. - dan
 
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...Want a short 350? Get a Ruger 77 and chop the barrel down. Otherwise the 358 is a nice do-all for most of us. Probably my "all around bullet" choice will be the 225 Nosler partition snorting out around the 2300 - 2400 fps range. Do the math on that and you have a nice compact thumper!
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bjjzak,

Thanks for this great idea! I didn't realize that Ruger chambered the M77 in .350!

I appreciate your suggestion. I'm going to consider this avenue carefully. I may not feel the need to cut one (M77) down as a 22" tube is not overly long.

I'm wondering how much difference there really is between the .350 Rem Mag and the .358 Winchester in sheer "knockdown" ability?

Jeff.
 
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350 Rem Mag

Great caliber, I had one in the original ruger 77 22" barrel sold it to a friend and still kicking myself. When I buy another it will be the ruger. Hmmm 350 Rem mag or win 8mm WSM. Tough decision. Take care Bill.
 
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I'm wondering how much difference there really is between the .350 Rem Mag and the .358 Winchester in sheer "knockdown" ability?
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The 350 Rem Mag is almost a ballistic twin to the 35 Whelen. "Knockdown" ability has more to do with shot placement than caliber.

Everyone should own a 35 cal rifle!:cool:
 
"I'm wondering how much difference there really is between the .350 Rem Mag and the .358 Winchester in sheer "knockdown" ability?"

About 150-200 fps worth. Do the math, it's about the difference between a standard caliber (say 280 Rem) and a standard magnum (say 7mm Rem Mag). I also hunt with a 358 sometimes (a BLR), and the 350 does seem to knock them down a bit quicker. In like length actions, my 350 is a bit faster then my 35 whelen as well, but not by much. FWIW - dan
 
Thanks Dan, I appreciate the response. It looks like I'll be into a Ruger 77 in .350 Magnum soon...this should be a great combination! :)

Best wishes, Jeff/1911.
 
WiserFool said:
The 600 and 660 have a light weight but flimsy trigger guard/floor plate, which can be replaced with blued steel aftermarket for about $100. I'm holding my breath for a Model 7 stainless in 350 Mag.
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G'day. Where do I find this aftermarket trigger gaurd/floor plate?

I have a Rem 600 - .308

Love it, love it, luv it!! Wouldn't part with it ever. Beautiful bush gun!!

If you can find one, grab it!!

I wouldn't mind picking up a 350 myself....had a line on one a while ago, but didn't jump on it.
 
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