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Offline cjrjck

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Range report 35 Remington (+P)
« on: September 05, 2011, 11:39:22 AM »
Finally got a chance to get to the range with my Super 35 Remington hand loads. I have been waiting on the weather to cool down. This morning was not bad so I braved a trip to the nearby public range. I need to remember to bring my body armor next time. If you shoot at a crowded uncontrolled public range, you know what I mean.

My loads consisted of the Hornady 200 grain Flextip bullet over a hefty charge of Reloader 7. Load data (+P) has been posted on this site by some very knowledgeable guys so if you search, you can find it. Brass came from factory loads that were tipped with the same bullet and had shot 1.3 inch 3 shot groups a while back.

Overall, I am very pleased. I was able to best the factory groups every time and there was no evidence of excessive pressure issues. Better still, I have yet to experience a FTF with the 35 Remington with either factory or hand loads.  If you handload, just take care not to set the shoulder back when resizing but those who handload probably already know that.

Also shot my 223 Handi loaded with Barnes X bullets which I plan to use on a hog this year. Shot fairly well.

Had one of my 243 Handi rifles too. No comment on the grouping. My  243 Handi rifles are finicky and I do not know why.

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Re: Range report 35 Remington (+P)
« Reply #1 on: September 05, 2011, 01:16:09 PM »
Ya just can't hardly beat a good 35cal Handi rifle! I will soon be the proud owner of a .356 Win Handi rifle and I can't wait to try it out on a hog or 10... ;D  Keep in mind that Barnes has just released a 180gr TTSX bullet in 35cal. It should be the cat's meow in a .35 Rem!!!


http://www.barnesbullets.com/products/coming-in-2011/new-tipped-tsx/




Thanks, Dinny
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