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Offline tipiguy

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357 bullet in 35 Rem
« on: March 08, 2010, 10:12:03 AM »
Anyone handload a .357 pistol bullet in the 35 Remington?  I am thinking of handloading some 140 grain solid copper Barnes bullets.  They claim they will hold up in the higher velocity but I am wondering about accuracy.

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Re: 357 bullet in 35 Rem
« Reply #1 on: March 09, 2010, 01:23:48 AM »
I haven't tried the Barnes, but I used to load up Hornady 125 gr and 158 gr in my .35 Rem for plinking and the occasional ground hog.  Accuracy was excellent in my barrel using RL-7.  I'd expect the same from the Barnes.

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Re: 357 bullet in 35 Rem
« Reply #2 on: March 09, 2010, 04:39:52 PM »
Depends on your barrel.  Most work best with .358 bullets.   ;D

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Re: 357 bullet in 35 Rem
« Reply #3 on: March 10, 2010, 02:38:34 AM »
Thanks for the comments.  My motivation is that I am changign to all copper bullets.  I have kids and am not sure I want to risk any lead contamination (I understand that it is debatable).  I wish there was a solid copper 358 bullet that would expand at 35 rem velocities but i have yet to find one. 

I think I will buy a box and give them a try.

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