Home Forums Reloading Big Game Rifles Load Suggestions for 35 Rem - T/C Contender 12" barrel

Well, I am new to handloading and thought I would start with my T/C Contender in .35 Remington with a 12" barrel. I saved the brass from my last outing with the T/C and have a box of Barnes 180 gr �X� bullets I would like to use. I haven�t ordered the powder or primers and thought I would look to the experts for some advise. Thanks in advance, G

any thoughts re .35 loads for the Contender?

grg

I no longer have my T/C Contender 35 Rem. but I remember that it shot 200gr. Hawk FT with 38gr. of W748 VERY well. I was always amazed at how well that thing shot out to 100yds...scoped, of course. As well or better than some rifles.

The Hawk bullet has a thinner jacket so it will open better at handgun velocites.

I think I still have a box of them if you ever want to give them a try.

WN

WN, thanks for the response and the offer..I think I will take you up on that...I will try sending you a PM with my data right now...question, do you remember the type of brass you used and brand of primer?