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I'm beginning the search for a 350 Remington Magnum. Based on your experiences, which one of the many Remington versions, or ruger versions is the best to look for? Based on my research, the Rugers have a longer mag box, albeit slightly, that allows use of the heavier bullets, if desired. I'm not a huge fan of the vent rib Remington models, but at the right price, I guess I could live with one. Best case scenario, I find a decent priced KS custom shop model 7. How hard are those to come by, without selling a kidney? Any advice would be greatly appreciated before I drop the cash!

I'm partial to the Ruger all weather 350 rem mag. Can't find a tougher hunting rifle and if mine is indication, they tend to shoot.



350 fans tend to hang on to them, so good luck finding one. The other option is if you find a good deal on a WSM rifle, it's just a barrel job.

I've not had a Ruger, only 2 remingtons. Never had an issue with the length of the mag box for what I wanted to shoot.

I had one of the model 673's. I have nothing bad to say about it, the vent rib didn't bother me at all. I shot 220 Speers out of that rifle. Took deer out to 250 yds or so, no problem. It was quite the hammer.

After owning previous rifle for several years I decided I liked the 350 so much I might as well have 2. I came across a gently used Remington 700 Classic. I did the unthinkable and took it to my smith and had 2" cut off the barrel, had a fiber optic front sight put back on the front, complete with hood. It wears a Leupold 2-7 Ultra lite. I shoot 225 Sierra game kings out of this one, they put elk in the dirt, quick. I also found some old Herters 250 gr RN, they are way shorter than the Hornady version. I haven't killed anything with them yet.
With the 20" barrel my 350 is a great dark timber elk rifle, though I wouldn't be afraid to shoot one out to 400 yds. Anything past that I wouldn't be comfortable with this rifle.

Good luck with your search.

the 225 gr nosler is good for anything on this side of the pond. in and out on my bear. deer just fold, never had one move from the hit.

my rem 600 is a tack driver with 200gr corelok factory loads. only problem is it smacks me in the cheek pretty hard but its not a plinker. it devastates whitetail. literally pulverizes the front ends.

I had the Remington Custom Shop Mannlicher in 350 Rem Mag. Great little rifle...you can find them lightly used in the $1,250-$1,400 range.

Any input on the 673s? Might have found one of those to deal on.

Yes, heavy and ugly. While 600s and 660s weren't pretty they were easy to carry. The 660s were better they had heaver barrel and no stupid vent rib.

Its a Model Seven action. Nice feeling stock. Mine was topped with a 1.5-5 Leupy, great combination.

I probably should have kept it, but I liked my Model 700 classic a little bit more and had to thin the herd a few years back and it was unfortunately one of them.


Also, being as its a model Seven the stock options are vast, if you don't care for the laminate.

My 673 shot very accurately, as every other .358 caliber I have owned.

Take off the vent rib, ad filler screws and a synthetic stock? That'd probably lighten it up a pound or so, no?

I had one for a time. Surprisingly accurate, about as ugly as a mud fence. As Slavek noted, they are pretty hefty but it aids in soaking up recoil if you decide to load up heavies.

I always referred to the Remington 673 as a "Model 7 in a clown suit"

I've had a couple of these. WAY prefer the Ruger Mk II. Rugers shoot better and are lighter and handier.

I'd like a Ruger boat paddle in .350, but they are unobtainum so...

but I do have a M600 and 673 in .350, along with a M70 in .350 WSM. the 673 is a good rig, but mine got an overhaul.



the M600 came to me with the old Redfield FrontIER scope/mounts



the M70 in .350 WSM



the .350 RM alongside the .350 WSM

I have a Rem Custom Shop KS Mod 7. It is an amazing tack driver despite that thin barrel. Right now I am using 200 gr TSX's with TAC. The short magazine can be a pain in the ass to deal with if you are looking to use plastic tip bullets of at least 200 grains. In other words, forget Accubonds and TTSX's.

I have a 673. It's no heavier then the average sporter. I much prefer it's 22 inch barrel length to the 600's 18.5 inch barrel. Much more muzzle blast on one that short. 20 or 22 is about optimum in a .350 in my opinion. I can live without the raised rib but given it's positive points it works for me. It really thumps black bears.

I had a Ruger All Weather and while it was accurate it fed like crap. I did not want to fiddle with it so down the road it went. My Whelen's remain.

I own a custom 350 with 20" barrel on 600 action with a Kevlar stock, I love it. It shoots like a varmint rifle several loads less than 1/2 inch groups at 100 Meters.

To buy something off the shelf -- I think the 700 Classic in 350 RM would be very nice. Only thing I'd do to one would be to free float the barrel and glass the action. If you live in Alaska and/or carry it in the rain a lot, I add a fiber glass or Kevlar stock.

I use car wax on my blued steel rifles in inclement weather.

600 350, [img:center][/img] 660 350 and little brother 35 Rem in the middle.

Now there finally is a WSM worth owning!