Where can I find a .35 Remington???

[swamp hunter]

Hey guys, first of all I'd like to say this site is amazing.  It's probably the greatest knowledge base on handi rifles I've ever seen. Now for my question, for Christmas this year, I'd like to buy my grandfather a handi rifle chambered in .35 Remington because these are legal in MS primitive weapons seasons.  However, after looking around, I can't find where H & R even manufactures new handi rifles in this caliber. 

So, I got to thinking, I have a 2 year old handi rifle chambered in .35 Whelen.  If I could somehow get a barrel chambered in .35 Remington that would fit my rifle, I would just swap them out and give him my rifle then find another frame for my Whelen barrel later. 

Do you guys know of anywhere that I could either purchase a new/used .35 Remington handi rifle or where I could get just a .35 Remington barrel to fit my receiver?  Thanks for any help.

[cwlongshot]

WELCOME SWAMPHUNTER!!
 
The 35 Rem was offered a couple yeras back and most went to the southern states because of this primitive season.
I havent seen one sell on the classifieds in some time. BUT one could post tomorrow who knows. When I built my 356 I wanted to convert a 35 rem cause I could ream it by hand. It took some good people here some time to locate one for me.
 
Good luck with the search!
 
CW

[twoshooter]

Last one I saw was about a year ago in a gunshop in SE Missouri. I will stick your name on the bulletin board and if I run across one I will steer you to it. The other choices are to ream a 357 to 35 Rem, or a 357 Maxi. Good luck with it.

[bucmeister]

swamp hunter,

Are you on any of the forum boards here in MS.  We discuss the "primitive season" and weapons quite a bit and you will hear about 35 Rem Handi Rifles for sale here there and yonder.  I'll keep my ears open.

http://www.mississippioutdoorforums.com

http://msdeer.net

http://www.bullnettlenews.com

http://www.msgunowners.com

[swamp hunter]

swamp hunter,

Are you on any of the forum boards here in MS.  We discuss the "primitive season" and weapons quite a bit and you will hear about 35 Rem Handi Rifles for sale here there and yonder.  I'll keep my ears open.

http://www.mississippioutdoorforums.com

http://msdeer.net

http://www.bullnettlenews.com

http://www.msgunowners.com

I'm on The Bull almost daily but haven't seen any listed for sale lately.

[bucmeister]

Do you happen to use the same "swamp hunter" screen name there?

I never have really paid much attention to the classified sections on the forums but sometimes someone in a thread will mention having spotted a particular gun in question in various gun or pawn shops.  Might be a spot for a lead.

[swamp hunter]

Do you happen to use the same "swamp hunter" screen name there?

I never have really paid much attention to the classified sections on the forums but sometimes someone in a thread will mention having spotted a particular gun in question in various gun or pawn shops.  Might be a spot for a lead.

Yep same name over there too.

[Cemo]

If you can't find your .35 Remy a viable option would be one in a .44 Mag. They are great for 100 yards or maybe just a little more.

[ironglow]

  I understand the .35 Whelen is also legal for that season...  Why not just "load down" some .35 Whelen to .35 Rem specs for Gramps?

[MS Mule]

 
 
Swamphunter,
 
If you can get to a gunshow somewhere in MS you should be able to find one. I saw a couple at a Jackson, MS gunshow last month and also saw one last weekend at a Natchez, MS gunshow. Van's Sporting goods and Deer Processing in Brandon, MS will be able to get you one when nobody else can.


Scratch Van's. I called out of curiousity and was told they would not get anymore till next year. I'd try the gunshows. go to www.mississippigunshows.com to find out if one will be close enough to you.

[Ten Ring]

Recently Van's had 4 in stock.
Jim

[bucmeister]

Real shame someone can't talk to the folks at H&R and convince them to do a Handi in 356/358 with the chamber cut to the bare minimum SAAMI dimensions.  That would allow for either round to be shot the guys here do and by cutting to the bare minimum it should keep brass work hardening to a minimum extending the life of the rare 356 brass. 

Seems like that would be the happy middle ground in the 35 caliber arena.  Just day dreaming out loud about what I would do if I could.

[bm330]

i am also for Mississippi,  i purchased a 35 whelen for the primitive weapon season.  i got to shoot it some last weekend and I'm very happy with the results. 

[hpdrifter]

Real shame someone can't talk to the folks at H&R and convince them to do a Handi in 356/358 with the chamber cut to the bare minimum SAAMI dimensions.  That would allow for either round to be shot the guys here do and by cutting to the bare minimum it should keep brass work hardening to a minimum extending the life of the rare 356 brass. 

Seems like that would be the happy middle ground in the 35 caliber arena.  Just day dreaming out loud about what I would do if I could.

Unfortunately, they's a big corporation.  It seems all corporations have bought into the Toyota way and JIT; just in time inventory.  I think it's a communist plot   to lower the productivity of the USof A.  They'll make them on their timetable, the customer doesn't matter.  They'll put it out when they are ready and you'll purchase it when they have it made.  That way they'll have no excess production and you'll pay a premium, an artificial suplly and demand, if you will.
 
I've decided against the 356.  I'll purchase a stock barrel and send it off to a small business and give them an opportunity to make a living.  I'll have a 375 winchester made.

[bucmeister]

swamp hunter,

This thread showed up on MSGunOwners.com wherein a member had found some Handi's in 35 Rem somewhere in NW MS, might want to contact him for information.