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Why did the .350 Rem Mag (our first short magnum) fall flat - more than once? Was it the rifle? Was it the cartridge itself? Was the world not ready? Mark Boardman, Jim Hamilton, and Ryan Muckenhirn examine the .350 Remington and why it assuredly receives lead-balloon status.
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[@sawnut]

Had a 600 Rem in 350 mag for over 30 years. 1 moose, 25 whitetail. Never an issue. All shots under 200 yards. Health issues put an end to using firearms with recoil above a 243. Loved the 350 rem mag. Worked for me.

[@danielcurtis1434]

Have you tried a high end recoil pad? I’ve read and seen a lot of videos showing a proper pad can mitigate recoil as much as a muzzle brake. Often the slowing of the gun solves the issue. You want something soft that deforms a lot. The deformation is what absorbs energy. Anyways just an idea to try, plenty to work with in the .243 realm and bellow.

[@sawnut]

Yes I a good recoil pad on it. Never minded the recoil. Had lesser cartridges in certain guns kick more. The reason for going to lighter recoiling firearms was detached retinas not from gun use but heavier recoil can increase risk. .243 works fine for me.

[@danielcurtis1434]

@@sawnut dang I didn’t even think of the facial area!!! But yeah retina is best off attached. Yeah I can’t imagine mitigation of any kind would help? Anyways take care

[@anonymousf454]

9.3x62 needs to be a cartrige talk soon

[@willrowell3218]

YES

[@hakokiri3627]

Yes!

[@joerancher6337]

Absolutely

[@RichFreireich]

I totally agree! Ruger,Browning,Winchester,Remington listen up I kick myself in the butt for not getting a cz550fs or Sako Blackbear while I had a chance my uncle has a 700 350 Remington mag it is just an awesome rifle up here in Alaska no fancy scopes just straight up open sights one helluva gun for our big critters, same concept for the 9.3×62 and 35whelen, I mean cva makes a singleshot, Hell bring back the 7600 in 35whelen, my honeydew list is to get one of the miroku winchester 1895s and have jes re bore and cut the barrel down to 21" in 9.3!

[@northwesternflyways5126]

Agreed 👍

[@GB-dj1kg]

Of all the major gun companies, Remington has had the greatest record of snatching defeat from the jaws of success. 6mm, 280, 260, 350 RM. 6.5 RM, all great rounds that were doomed by overthinking or mismarketing or poor platform choices. Not to say that others didn't make mistakes but Rem. is/was the king.

[@GreenKnight1979]

I have a 350 Rem Mag in a model 600 which was the inspiration for Jeff Cooper's Scout Rifle. The dog leg hand doesn't hit the hit under heavy recoil, the stock is weather resistant laminate, and the gun uses plastic parts inspired by the Nylon 66. It's a powerful carbine ahead of its time.

[@brodeypecha9233]

I think you are 100% right about the next generation loving the .308. I have a 300 saum and a 300wsm and haven’t bought a rifle since 2012ish and recently spent a month or two researching a new gun. After watching videos on all the new “sexy” cartridges I was pretty intrigued by the 6.5prc but ultimately said screw it im gonna get a 308 and use it for everything and buy as much cheap ammo as I want

[@buckaroobonsi555]

The 308 Win is the little cartridge that could. It is not particularly good at anything and fails to standout for anything other than long barrel life. That said it can be pushed into doing many different things better than it should if you are just looking at numbers on paper. That said I think the 243 Win and 7-08 Rem biorn from the 308 Win case necked down are actual better than the parent case they sprang from!

[@frederickking1660]

Right on brother.

[@davidfornkahl8374]

I own a few .350 Rem Mags. Love them.

[@brianperiso674]

I want to emphasize my enjoyment of listening to this podcast. I took a step back in time and felt an appreciation for something I've never even handled. Thank you gentleman

[@robertfree1908]

These guys bring it don’t they

[@larrybassett5559]

Ha, ha, I love my 673 in .350 Rem mag, it's a tack driver and hits hard!

[@patrickhenry236]

My own had produced a sub moa group at 100 yards with factory ammo and a 2.5X fixed power scope.

[@lynnmrzygod2699]

Forty-seven years ago my father-in-law gifted me with two, almost NIB Ruger M-77s, flat bolt handle, factory installed Lyman sights with 22 inch barrels, in 350 Rem mag and 6.5 Rem mag, manufactured in 1970, along with ammo and the reloading dies. The 6.5 has taken many N.E. WA whitetails and the 350 a few elk. No game animal ever required a second shot with the 350 but as mentioned by others, the stock cracked from heavy recoil before the first box of ammo was done. Over the years I kept my eyes open for brass and have accumulated a sufficient hoard for me to continue to enjoy shooting these fine vintage rifles and cartridges. They stay home during inclement weather. Superb video!

[@leemrzygod7956]

I just reviewed your video of one of those Elk harvests. What gets me is the clear audible report of the bullet connecting with the animal. A very loud thwak! No tracking required. A great, treasured and memorable hunt.

[@michaelmcatee221]

My father is about to turn 60 and he has always been a hunter and not a gun guy and he fully believes in belted magnums. He gets so excited whenever he sees a belt on a cartridge it's awesome! I'm convinced he'll never give up his 7mm rem mag though. Not much for change.

[@markanderson9857]

The true first short mag is the 284 winchester. A fantastic cartridge. Popular with the long range crowd again!

[@maxcontax]

Carried a carbine in 350 Rem mag in the summer of “73, across the costal plains of northern Yukon as bear protection. Never used it although we did encounter Grizzly in the Barnes and Buckland mountains inland. Brings back good memories.

[@housatonicvalleyoutdoors2393]

I have a 673 guide gun in 350 rem mag, it’s my favorite rifle/cartridge combo.

[@andrewboore3899]

We need a podcast episode on the Ruger No.1 and what makes it special. And other single shot rifles in general.

[@anonymousf454]

I have been askibg for 9.3x62 for over a year. It is an awesome cartrige.

[@willrowell3218]

It's a great one, 100% agree, I'd love to see a 10 Minute on Otto Bocks' wonder cartridge

[@anonymousf454]

@@willrowell3218 A segway into a lot of Dark continent Cartriges would be awesome. There are at least a few hours of content there.

[@HRMAKRGT]

YES!!!! I asked for the .350 rem mag a few weeks ago! My favorite cartridge that I currently use.

[@albertlemont5471]

My friend just chambered an AR10 in 358 Winchester. He plans on deer hunting with it. Side note the 307 Winchester, is another lead balloon.

[@BigBird1584]

Firstly, most of the men buying the 600 in 350 win mag in the 60's were 40 yr old WW2 vets. Recoil didn't scare them one bit. Secondly, the dog leg bolt came from the P14/M17.

[@mtshasta4195]

THE perfect mountain rifle! 600's and 660's in 350 mag! It's an awesome cartridge that drops em on the spot. The point of the cartridge was a powerful, large caliber gun in a short barreled mountain rifle. Short throw bolt and really powerful. I handloaded 180 gr bullets with max loads and got devastating results on mule deer in Wyoming. It's one of my all-time favs!!

[@KevinAult-kx7qd]

I have a stainless Ruger 77 in .350 Rem Mag. I use it as a hog gun shooting 225 gr partitions. I was attracted to the cartridge after reading a Chuck Hawks articles back in the early 2000s.

[@fedup3582]

I had a Remington model 7 CDL chambered for 350 Remington magnum. The looks and feel of a 700 CDL with the compact size and weight of the 660 Remington. Perfect rifle and it put game down.

[@lonegoose2844]

Never even knew about this .. this is so cool .. imagine is Remington re introduced this round and re introduced the 7600 pump together

[@MrJtin69]

I have a 35 Whelen pump

[@robertfree1908]

7600 in 35 Whelen reintroduction. The 18” is cool. But the 22” is really better

[@robertfree1908]

I don’t think you could really modify the 7600 to take the ubiquitous belted mag case

[@peterwright4647]

My first adult deer gun was a Rem 760 in 300 savage. Harvested many critters with that combo.

[@fedup3582]

A 7600 in 35 whelen would have all the advantages of the 350 rem mag in the same rifle, but holds more rounds in the magazine.

[@timeverett7828]

8mm rem mag. Another lead balloon but, excellent cartridge! 358 norma mag is another one but, amazing cartridge!

[@mtshasta4195]

The great 8mm Mag is my all time fav!!

[@Eric--zs6um]

There was a Rem. 700 CDL 8mm mag at an old gun shop about 3 years ago I wish had bought. The one that got away

[@jayyancey4538]

The 350 rem mag hits hard! I took a a big red stag with the 350 rem mag, close range, double lunged, it ran 10 yards. Using a Rem 700. My complaint about it in the 700 is that it doesn’t load easily. So not cool if you had to reload fast in a dangerous game situation.

[@jordanv5735]

My model 7 custom in 350rem mag goes for a walk or 2 every deer season. Bought it cheap a while back. Sad that it never took off because it is a heck of a cartridge.

[@AlanMasters-u8t]

Ryan, .264 needs to be a talk. Make sure you point out 1) Remington hijacked the case to form 7mag. 2) Remington produced a push feed (700) and encouraged gun writers to diss the other push feed introduced (post 64 70) at the same timeframe. 3) Enjoy you guys!!

[@buckaroobonsi555]

I had a Landlord that in his 70's was still bagging deer with a 350 Rem Mag. I think he was 78 or 79 still hunting with it each year then he died suddenly on his tractor working in the field. That was about 20 years ago now though. I can not rember now if it was a pump action or semi-auto I just remeber that he could get off 3 shots on running game very very quickly! I know it was not a bolt gun. I shot a 300 Win Mag at that time and an 8x57 Mauser. We both agreed that the 350 Rem Mag was a great cartridge that was underestimated and under appreciated by most!

[@johnnyb8218]

My dad bought a Mod 600 in 6.5 Rem mag in 1967. I took my first buck with it in 1970 and hundreds since. I've made many shots on deer and antelope at 400+ yards. It is truly a sweet rifle.

[@markmcg777]

Can you imagine if Remington would have made a 6.5 Remington mag with a 1 in 7.5 twist rate. Look at Nosler load data 140 grain.

[@deanharris7149]

My favorite combo, rem 600, 1x6 leuopold, 350 rem mag. Col. Cooper used one to stop a charging lion in Africa. Will anchor a mule deer. Way under rated.

[@smitty3624]

the series of cartridges Winchester came out with for the 94 AE XTR would make a great episode I think, IMO the .356 Winchester is one of the best and most versatile lever-action cartridges ever made

[@craigbenz4835]

It's my favorite deer and black bear cartridge. I use it my model 700 with a 24" barrel. The worst part is even the bullets for reloading are becoming harder to find. And yes, I'm using in the Michigan north woods.

[@travissmith-wz5nc]

I used a 444 marlin for years in the mikado area. Roughly 25 miles north of Oscoda.

[@Lure-Benson]

You must not be looking all that hard for 35 cal bullets for reloading because today searching MidwayUSA the 35 cal bullet selection was stocked with what brand of 35 cal bullets you want from Barns TTSX to brands of lead core 35 cal bullets. I own a 35 Rem and I am a reloader so all through this reloading component shortage I have bought 3 brands of 35 cal bullets.

[@travissmith-wz5nc]

@@Lure-Benson well it's a 348 cal bullet.

[@Lure-Benson]

@@travissmith-wz5nc I don't have a clue what you are trying to say a 348 caliber bullet. Clearing you don't know your own butt hole from a hole in the ground. The 348 win is a 34 caliber bullet and 35 Rem - 358 win - 35 Wheelen - 350 Rem mag all use the 35 caliber bullet.

[@matts4852]

It’s .358, and the brass is what is near impossible to find

[@mikegoodwin2386]

The 35s got overlooked. Belted mags in all three sizes: 350 Remington Magnum - short action 358 Norma Magnum - long action 358 Shooting Times Alaskan (wildcat) - magnum action We jump from 30-cal, or maybe 338 for most game up to 375+ for really big, dangerous stuff and don't pay much attention to some calibers in between. But I think belted mags are an anachronism in the 21st century, and don't think there's really any reason to buy one any more. (Apologies to all the 300 Win Mag fans out there.) I have an 8mm Remington Magnum, another belted magnum, another really good cartridge that just never caught on. But what do I need it for today? It's very cool. It packs a heck of a punch, for the shooter as well as the target. I feel like I could take on anything in North America with it. But there are better choices. The WSM you were talking about is the 35 Sambar. I hear it's popular in some parts of the world. Seems like a cool concept, a 358 WSM.

[@longridgearchery]

Love to hear a couple episodes on the Savage 99 and 300 Savage maybe throw the 250 Savage in there too

[@harmonsimmons6194]

Great video and I especially like the fact that the one speaker mentioned that the .350 Remington Magnum brass became the parent to a great many wildcat rounds. That being said, I own two firearms, one is an M.O.A. Maximum single shot pistol, right from M.O.A. directly in .416 M.O.A. (a.k.a. the .416 Express) and a custom Model 700 in the same caliber. In a handgun with an integral muzzle brake, it isn't that bad, in my custom 20" barreled Remington ... OOF !!! It's kick is sharp !!! Shooting a 350 grain Swift A-Frame bullet these two firearms have taken two Australian banteng, a huge wild boar, a scrub bull and a massive Asian water buffalo. I love this caliber.

[@shaunteat5637]

I have a Remington 700 350 rem mag and I love it. It was passed down from my grandfather and in mint condition!

[@vietboy1988]

Can you do the .284 Winchester next please!

[@Wilt11-14]

When Ryan said he loves the 308 because it can do anything, I feel the same way about the 7-08. And then I sighed because it doesn't get the love it deserves.

[@jacobdudek007]

I would love to hear about the 6.5-06 and whether or not it’s also a lead balloon! Seems to be an amazing cartridge you don’t hear anyone talk about!

[@HRMAKRGT]

Thanks for making my day Jim, Mark, and Ryan!

[@naterietveld1452]

I purchased a Remington 600 (w/rib) in 308 win. It is the what I consider to be the first light weight rifle. Mine scoped is just under 7 pounds. The only thing it doesn’t have like most modern lightweights is a hinged floor plate or magazine. The Remington 600 did what so many are trying to do to do today, light and short and did it in 1964!

[@davewinter2688]

The first light weight bolt action rifle was the Savage Model 20, introduced in 1920. It was basically a modified short action M98 Mauser. Wood stock with slim Schnabel style forearm. Weight was 5 lbs, 14 ozs. 22” inch barrel in 250-3000 and 24” in 300 Savage. Beefed up a little six years later when it became what is known as the 20/26. A true light weight mountain rifle 38 years before Remington brought out the 600.

[@fabulousoffroaddesigns5080]

The thing is that it was not designed particularly as a light gun. It was designed as a short "handy"gun. Guides wanted short fast handling rifles with no failure points, and it was marketed as a guide gun. A tool for professional hunters. It just happened to be kind of light because it was short. The genius of the rifle is its simplicity, it's reliability, and diminutive length. By not having a drop floor plate and just having an internal magazine it eliminated the possibility of dropping your ammo when pulling the rifle from a scabbard or off your back. The extended plastic trigger guard (which may have been the rifles downfall) was designed with the slope in front as to not snag on rifle scabbard or catch on the brush, which is the same reason the bolt is bent inward. Not having a drop floor plate also allowed for the trigger to be moved forward by an inch! * This is why the bolt is dog-legged forward. To make the bolt feel proper relative to the trigger. This setup shortens the rifle by an inch and moves the CoG back towards the shooter by a further half inch which is a big deal when added on top of the short action and the short barrel.

[@Lutz101]

A very efficient round. It has the same case capacity as the .30-06 but hot loads have the same energy as a .338 Win Mag (4,000 ft-lbs) and can easily be downloaded to .35 Rem and .358 Win levels. The best all around medium/large game round for American game IMO. Even good for elephant, rhino and African buffalo with Woodleigh 310gr FMJ bullets. Brass is available from Remington and Nosler Partition bullets are available (225gr and 250gr) along with Woodleigh SN, PP and FMJ bullets (225gr, 250gr, 275gr, 310 gr).

[@stevecoad1]

I loved this one! I am a 35 caliber nerd and regret the day I sold my 721 BDL with a 22" 350 RemMag barrel. It hit like Thors Hammer , was quite accurate and even in the '90's didn't look like every other rifle at deer camp. But I love the caliber, currently I own and hunt with a 358 Win BLR, 35 Rem model 336 and a Pre 64 Model 70 in 35 Whelen. Now I feel compelled to find another 350 Remington Magnum.

[@craigschaefer8764]

Loved the broadcast, and you nailed its usage. I have one in the 673 Guide Rifle, and I hunt the Adirondacks. I might take it to Newfoundland for moose, someday. But when I bought it, I knew it wouldn’t last, so I bought a pile of brass, and shoot it only occasionally. The brass I have will last me my lifetime, and be passed on to my grandson. Great video, guys. Thanks.

[@mostpopularpresidentever]

my buddy back in my home state has had one since we were kids and still likes it

[@Choppinwoodandridingood]

Hey fellas. I still hunt with the 350 mag. Was my grandpas gun and he gave it to me. (Rem model 700). She kicks like a mule but it will knock an elk flat in its tracks.

[@whaaatno7439]

Just started making brass/reloading this for my father in law. Redding makes a very nice form die that I run 300 win mag brass through. Neat process. He used it for whitetail this year, he harvested a NY buck with it.

[@robertfree1908]

I have the same Redding die. The shoulders seem to be too wide to chamber when I try to turn the bolt shut. Even after 2 passes through my Redding sizing die.

[@whaaatno7439]

If I’m remembering correctly when i formed them a couple random pieces of brass wouldn’t allow his bolt to close either. It’s been awhile since i played around with it.

[@matts4852]

My dad has a 600 and a classic 700 in 350, the 600 is such a pretty, good shooting gun

[@JoeSmith-tu2sq]

I have Remington model 7 cdl. love it. It is the perfect size rifle easy to carry. I like having open sights just in case. It does recoil but it is not as bad. If you can handle a 7mm you can handle this. I wish it was still in production. This is one of few guns i will probably never sell or trade. When you carry it in the woods it just feels right!

[@MattCarlock-b2h]

I have two 350's. 1 custom built 700 classic and a mint model 600. Awesome round! 2650 fps with a 225 partition out of a 21" pipe. It rings steel at 600 yard.

[@glennslaven7055]

Appreciate the discussions on the cartridges. Enjoyed seeing this one as well. I noted y’all talking about components being hard to come by for the .350 RM. As a guy that shoots one off cartridges, Qual-Cart is my go to. They list .350 RM on their site and a lot cheaper than buying loaded ammo for the brass. I would love to see some discussion of 9.3 calibers. Currently have a 9.3x74, 9.3x62, 9.3 Sisk, and a 9.3 BS.

[@JeffKnauss]

I think the 350 rem mag is just an old, gritty but great cartridge. I had a gun made for me for bear hunting in the woods of Pennsylvania. Rem 700 short action, 20" Krieger match barrel, Timney trigger, Bell stock and a short muzzle break. Topped with a Leupold gold ring with the internal red dot for limited light use. I shoot it every year but have run out of manufactured ammo...Nosler Custom 225gr NP. Bought my last 4 boxes about 4 years ago. I did reload for it when I could not get ammo but used 4320, which is gone, 225 NPs which you can't get and Nosler brass which I have a bunch of once fired cases. Now I am starting from scratch working up a load. Great cartridge and gun. Shoots MOA with the Nosler factory load and just hoping to get close to that with a new recipe. I am going to be 71 this month and having been running about Penn's Woods for a long time. I carry different guns to hunt deer and bear but that 350 is a thumper to shoot but that's fine with me. Good video.

[@thomaszinkevich7633]

I found a nib ruger M77 all weather stainless 22" barreI, on gunbroker. I put a leupold 3x9x50 vxr on about 12 years ago or so. Bought it for Pa deer hunting. I love the gun and the round. Everyone that shoots the rifle is amazed by it. I'm a bigger guy but I really don't think it has a harsh recoil at all. Drops deer where you shoot them. I've used it in PA, Texas, WV, Ohio. It's just fun to hunt with and shoot.

[@MrTacklebury]

My buddy's dad killed about a 12' grizzley up in British Columbia, when the guy he was hunting with got charged. The guy emptied his 357 magnum and they peened off the skull cap and it was obvious it wasn't stopping it. He pulled up and shot the bear once and it slid to a stop 2 feet from the nearly peeing gentleman. He has the skull and skin from the bear and you can clearly see the 6 troughs from the .357 magnum (they were lead tips) and one big hole from the .350 Rem. Mag.

[@VortexNation]

Yikes! That's a crazy story and we are happy they came out unscathed!

[@craigcraigs5549]

I have one in Ruger M77. It's one of my favorites. Got nosler ammo when midway was clearance about 10 years ago. Taken a few deer 100-150 yards. Wife took one too. I had her practice on a 243 m77 and didn't tell her what she was shooting when she took her first deer at 100yards. She said she didn't even notice recoil. So much adrenaline.

[@jasonsimone3523]

Killed a truck load of game with the 350 Remington magnum. Still my primary hunting rifles. I have a 600,660,673 and a stainless ruger 77. Use the Speer 180 and 220 gr. Flat points and it hammers them.

[@patrickhenry236]

The 350 with with a 200gr load can actually match the trajectory of what was a favtory 8mm Rem Mag load. I always laugh when I hear people talk ab9ut the big 8 being a 400 yard cartridge for its trajectory and then think the 350 is a short range round. In the woods it gives 338 magnum performance on game(not to be confused with paper ballistics), and it does it with less powder and perceived recoil. To use todays terms, it is an extremely efficient cartidge.

[@davidslesinski4761]

Not a 350 , but been hunting with a 35 whelen for 20 years , number one go to . No tracking necessary when you do your part, elk, bear, deer

[@pbisceglie1]

Great movie quote, Jim!! I just picked up and started loading for the 35 Whelen. Performance seems similar

[@noahpickering9674]

Can we get a 6.8 western cartridge talks seems like an interesting cartridge if it catches on

[@Phillycheese83]

350 is a great round. Personally the 600 is a beautiful rifle to me. I get why people don’t like them. They do have their shortcomings, but for what they were designed as, Big Green knocked it out of the park. And nice to carry all day. In a 700 with the longer barrel it really wakes up. I enjoy mine! Plus it hits like a sledgehammer.

[@andrewf1826]

Let's talk about something less old, but equally as overlooked. 300SAUM!

[@brinkee7674]

Had a choice of 300 Savage and 308 win in a Model 99 I went with 300 Sav even though the 308 offered more. I also got a 284. What a joy they were

[@RyanSantamour]

I have hunted with a 350 rem mag for years. IMO there is not many cartridges out there that flatten deer like it. 200 gr Hornady sp. out of a 5.5lbs Remington model seven. Deadly on both ends.

[@anihmal7849]

300 savage please?!?!

[@brianperiso674]

I've always been interested with this cartridge. I feel I would have liked it here in the Michigan Whitetail woods.

[@anonymousf454]

9.3x62 please😂😂😂

[@aaronwilcox6417]

I was a kid and knew a few folks back in the 80's who had an 350 rem mag. One fella took an huge elk with it. As cool as that rifle is ive got an way way cooler piece in my old model 71 Winchester that is reamed to 348 Ackley Improved. That thing is pretty similiar to a 350rem but it operates in a incredible slick rifle.

[@terrysummers4949]

I have a Remington model seven in 350 rem mag. Absolutely love this thing. 20” barrel and hammers everything you shoot with it. I use 225 grain partitions and 225 Sierra game kings. Awesome performance on deer and bears! I bought a forming die to make brass.

[@thomaslatham3500]

You should do a show on Steve Hornady’s favorite go to rifle and cartridge. The Ruger m77 Hawkeye 20 inch barrel. In 300rcm.

[@leeturner3143]

Ran across a clean model 600 in 6.5RemMag at the LGS a few years ago. Same front sight as the Nylon 66 just to round out the weirdness. Ryan's assessment nailed it. Should have nabbed it on impulse.

[@johnnyb8218]

I took my first buck with that exact rifle i n 1970 and hundreds since! Love it! Too bad Remington made the actions so short. Death sentence! ;)

[@sidetie6288]

I have a 350 REM Mag by chance, not by choice, sorry to say. I inherited a Remington 700 Classic from my father-in-law. I reload for it, I deer hunt with it in Mississippi and i love it. I reload a Hornady 200 gr SP (#3510), with 60.0 gr IMR 4320. Believe it or not, compared to the many calibers I reload for, it is one of the most accurate.

[@johnparker9139]

350 Magnum, which uses a 200 grain Core-Lokt PSP bullet, claims a MV of 2775 fps. The muzzle energy of the new load is 3419 ft. lbs. The trajectory of that load should look like this: +2.7" at 100 yards, +3" at 125 yards, +1.3" at 200 yards

[@ronkruchten5867]

Great show, as usual. A couple folks in the comments mention that the .350 Remington was at some point offered in the 700 Classic rifle. Anybody recall the year they launched that one and whether (I assume it was) built around the short 700 action? (I know I could Google it, but this way might be a little more fun.)

[@jeffcopenhaver2217]

1985 short action

[@ronkruchten5867]

@@jeffcopenhaver2217 Well, that didn't take long. Thanks, Jeff!

[@_CoryRogers]

Love the videos! A cartridge talk about the 300 Norma mag and the 338 Norma mag could be cool!

[@clinkerclint]

Very cool! Thanks for sharing your wisdom on another cartridge that I've never heard of but now want to own lol

[@robertfree1908]

You all are about to cuss me: I’ve had a Remington Model 7 CDL since ‘09 that I’ve yet to make brass for. I’ve got at it a couple of times. Run into problems. Shelved it due to other things. I can tell you this: the 200gr TTSX WILL work. But I have no play for seating depth experimentation. It’s just gonna have to be good ol’ powder type and charge experiments. In my defense I have been using my Ruger Scout 358 in the meantime😉

[@TOPGUNMPD08]

I have a Ruger 77 MKII in 350 Rem Mag. It's a beast. Recoil of this cracked the stock. Definitely need to reload for this baby. Brass availability is tough. And making your own is a pain. Cut down a 7mm or 300 Mag and turn the neck is the only way. Sure puts the hammer down on game. Love the lead balloon cartridges. This one fits great next to my 284 Win, 338 Federal, 358 Win, 356 Win, and 375 Win.

[@Freedomishere-im6ug]

Ruger 77 chambered 7mag I have seen 5-6 with cracked stock also put I am Florida wonder if wood issue or humidity Like the old brown bear bows

[@InfamousTactical]

I don’t have a 350RM. But I do share Ryan’s nostalgic desire to hunt with old rifles. My first deer rifle was a 35 rem lever gun. Marlin of course. I sold it. But kept all the brass. My goal is to find a Rem model 8 in 35rem and hunt with it. Black bear spacifically. John Moses browning designed rifle and cartridge

[@erinoconnor9306]

I have a model 14 pump in 35 rem. You should look for one!

[@toddsimonson4198]

Always enjoy the cartridge talk episodes- how about one for the grand old .375 H&H?

[@anonymousf454]

And the 9.3x62...hell do a series on African dangerous game cartridges.

[@RickM-yb9hx]

I have a Remington Mohawk 600 in .308 with a 16.5 inch barrel and no vent rib. Bought it new in the late 70's. It is light and came with a plastic/bakelite butt plate. The first thing I did was to put on a recoil pad after 20 rounds and a bruised shoulder. Can't imagine shooting that rifle in .350 Rem Mag without a recoil pad!

[@rdavid8794]

“wizzum” … yall killin me …. i twitch everytime it’s said …. southern born/bred … southwest louisiana …

[@Bullseye45]

I don't have the 350 Remington magnum, but i use my 35 whelen bolt action every hunting season.

[@edwardabrams4972]

You have chosen wisely🤔😳

[@billvollmer-n4m]

I'm here because I miss my 358W and the ability to download to smaller game (javelina) or plinker loadings with 158gr, 180gr XTP or other pistol bullets. You can do the same with the 35 Whelen and this 350 Rem Mag. Plenty of 7mm brass out there, just a couple more steps since you were going to have to reload anyway. Handle everything from mice to moose with one weird gun!

[@paulpalecek9631]

I have a model 673 in .350RM. I have never seen more dramatic kills than this round and a 200 grain TSX. Black bear, many whitetails, large bore. Lightning quick one shot kills. Quicker kills than my 7Rum.

[@paulpalecek9631]

By large bore I meant a wild hog that died before it hit the ground. Unbelievable on game performance

[@markoharoldoronearmedpoohb7816]

Back in the day, three Cartridges spoke to me, when they were introduced! The Marlins 444, Remington 350Mag, and the 25-06! All are Outstanding Cartridges, I have owned all for 45+ years! In the 350, I’ve owned the 600, the Classic Remington 700, and now the Ruger MKII Stainless since its inception! BR2015 powder for the 350, is the best I’ve found! We know the 35Rem is a True Deer getter, you can download the 350, to the 35 velocity’s. American hunters never really warmed up to .35cal Cartridges!

[@24kachina]

Fantastic. If Ian McCollum is the Gun Jesus of Forgotten Weapons, then Ryan Muckehern is the Pope or Dalai Lama of all things hunting rifles, cartridges and loading, etc. I am an avid hunter and firearms enthusiast amd collector, a lawyer a good generation older than these Whippersnappers. Ryan really knows his stuff. Great podcast - all three of these young men are class acts.

[@JosephHaynes-s1o]

I've had a Remington 700 classic and a Ruger 77 mark II and love them both

[@hopefulballistics]

I would say the 284 Winchester is the first short magnum.

[@MrHuntermikey]

Absolutely correct

[@scottstuart3389]

358 Norma mag needs to be talked about

[@jonrolfson1686]

Remington’s Custom Shop used to catalogue .350 Rem Mag as an option for their Mannlicher stocked Model Seven. Dithered so long on the choice between .308 Win or .350 Rem Mag that the chance to get either was lost.

[@backcountrydreamer1910]

Only cartridge my grandpa hunts with every fall.

[@larryvollmar8763]

Came out IN TOO light weight of a rifle. Violent recoil killed it.IMHO

[@evanalessi7837]

My son and I went hunting with an old Remington 141 Chambered in 35 Remington

[@justinreynolds3873]

@ Ryan, Got a 600 in 350 rem mag here in CA for hogs. Also Dad has one in MT as a brush hunting gun. Both shooting 180 grain TTSX, File down the blue tips a little due to COL. (rounding the tip slightly) Getting around 2,750 FPS using 50 grains of Ramshot TAC. Both tac drivers...

[@papatriots3529]

My buddy here in pa uses that 350 rem mag for deer , bear , and it absolutely decimated a coyote! I ish i could remember the rifle but probably a remington

[@chsanders1969]

I picked up a 350 model 600 a few years ago in almost pristine shape, it was only missing the vent rib. It's something I don't really need but I can't seem to part with it. I took it to Kodiak on a bear hunt loaded with 250gr woodleigh's, and didn't see a bear. I took a couple shots at a deer a couple hundred yards out hoping that might bring a bear in, but with the 4x scope I was using I couldn't quite get it in there. It's a handy rifle but the recoil is abusive, even with a recoil reducer in the stock

[@randallkelley3600]

Seriously looked at a 350 Rem Mag Remington Model 7. I believe the barrel was 18 inches or so. Nice looking rifle. But man was it light. I would have kicked like a mule and ammo was really tough to find, even 10-15 years ago.

[@timmitchell7892]

I like my 358 wsm with a 225 gn. tsx does real well on elk and mule deer. It touches bullet holes at 250 yds. out of my Browning A-bolt.

[@cristianespinal9917]

Speaking of lead balloons... is it too early to call the .30 Super Carry?

[@willrowell3218]

IDK, a decade ago I'd have said the 10mm Auto was a lead balloon and now its more popular than ever.

[@stansinclair5521]

30 super carry hi point carbine

[@cristianespinal9917]

@@stansinclair5521 haha, nice, but I'd pass. What a great cartridge. It's "just as powerful" as 9mm but costs as much as 10mm and is as common in stores as .32 auto.

[@austinsmith7235]

Would love to hear y'alls thoughts on the 360 Buck hammer