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converting a 357 to 35rem
« on: August 11, 2007, 09:49:20 AM »
Hi. what  kind of ejector /extractor mod need to be made  when you convert a 357 to 35Rem. I'am a big 35cal fan and that might suit me any help is greatly  welcome.
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Re: converting a 357 to 35rem
« Reply #1 on: August 11, 2007, 10:12:25 AM »
Just use an extractor for a round that has the same size case head as a 35 Remington.  The bigger problem will be the slow twist of the barrel.  Larry
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Re: converting a 357 to 35rem
« Reply #2 on: August 11, 2007, 10:23:41 AM »
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Thanks a very important point to ponder
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Re: converting a 357 to 35rem
« Reply #3 on: August 11, 2007, 12:28:03 PM »
The ejector conversion is easy with  a .30-06 family ejector used in place of the 357 ejector, an extractor barrel would be even easier since the extractor follows the rim, conversion instructions for a rimmed to rimless ejector can be found in the FAQs, MSP and I have done the 357 to 35 Rem conversion on our ejector barrels.

I've shot 240gr cast bullets in mine with no problems, the twist issue may be an problem for 250gr spitzers, but I doubt seriously they'd work well at 35 Rem velocities, round nose 250gr have been shot in the 357max just fine. ;)

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Re: converting a 357 to 35rem
« Reply #4 on: August 11, 2007, 04:10:50 PM »
If you have the motivation .35 Remington cases can be made out of  .303 British brass. You would need the barrel counter bored for the rim but that is an easy job on a lathe.  Use .35 Rem dies and a .303 shell holder to load. A .44 Magnum extractor will take care of extraction.
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Re: converting a 357 to 35rem
« Reply #5 on: August 11, 2007, 04:24:49 PM »
Why go to all of that trouble when you can buy 35 Rem brass already made! :D

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Re: converting a 357 to 35rem
« Reply #6 on: August 11, 2007, 05:20:03 PM »
Max it . A whole lot cheaper . Gets ya close to the 35 rem
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Re: converting a 357 to 35rem
« Reply #7 on: August 11, 2007, 09:33:42 PM »
I got 2 RMEF in 35Whelen might just  post for a trade  I had a 357 max in a savage 24 . Besides trading is  1/2 the fun.
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Re: converting a 357 to 35rem
« Reply #8 on: August 12, 2007, 01:48:22 AM »
Gotta say I'm very happy with my .357 Max conversion: loads with carbide dies (no case lubing -- woohoo!!), launches 245-grain cast bullets with complete stability, uses less powder than .35 Rem (every penny counts!)

.35 Rem has a mighty small case shoulder. Anyone ever run into headspacing trouble? That .35 Rem/.303 Brit hybrid sounds interesting. The .35/.30-30 wildcat is another possibility. Have heard some good things about it from other cast-bullet shooters.
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Re: converting a 357 to 35rem
« Reply #9 on: August 12, 2007, 03:54:59 AM »
You could also go w/ a 35 based on the 444 case.  I have a Contender barrel in 358 Rimmed  that uses plain 358 Win dies (I bet a plain 358 reamer will do the job w/the barrel relieved for the rim). 

Easiest would be a 357 Max.
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Re: converting a 357 to 35rem
« Reply #10 on: August 12, 2007, 06:57:45 AM »
Quote from: quickdtoo on August 11, 2007, 04:24:49 PM
Why go to all of that trouble when you can buy 35 Rem brass already made! :D

Tim

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Headspace is better controlled with lighter loads.  Extraction is flawless. The brass lasts longer.
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Re: converting a 357 to 35rem
« Reply #11 on: August 12, 2007, 07:01:27 AM »
Have had none of those issues, if I wanted a lighter load, I would have left it as a 357spl/mag/max. ;D Having the proper headstamp is important too. ;)

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Re: converting a 357 to 35rem
« Reply #12 on: August 12, 2007, 07:42:59 AM »
The 35 Remington lets you have both light and heavy loads. Since factory pressures are so low in the 35 Remington pressures can be boosted a little bit in the H&R. 
I already use .303 British brass in 6.5X53R Dutch Mannlicher so I already have mixed head stamps. There is no choice in this instance since the rimmed Mannlicher case is not available.  However none of them will cross chamber. Even an empty .35 Rem case will not come close to chambering in a .303. It stops with about 1/4" of the empty case out of the chamber.  Sometimes you have to live with the headstamp being wrong. When I get a chance I am going to cut a rim recess in my 14" Contender barrel so I can use 303 Brass in it too. No more primers sticking out with light loads and the brass will last longer.
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