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Does anybody have much experience with this round? Right now, on Gunbroker, they have NIB Ruger Mark II's listed at $399. Seems like a good deal(will be best part of $500 by the time its in hand here in AB).
A buddy of mine has been looking at a 'moose/bear' rifle but he doesn't want to go too heavy (gun weight or power). I've never owned a .350 but I was thinking this might fit the bill for a short to medium range rifle for larger animals.
Any thoughts?

I bought one of the Remington 673 in .350 RM about 3 years ago and topped it with a K-4 Weaver. I love it. My dad liked the .350 so much, its lived in his gunsafe for over two years. But, I do get visitor's rights


I worked up a mid range deer load with 57.5 grains of VV N 140 and the 200 grain Hornady SP. It gives 2,558 fps out the spout and 1 inch groups at 100 yards. The recoil is about like a .308.

So far we haven't had the chance to whack anything with the .350 but I have no doubt it will perform very well.

I just bought a Ruger Hawkeye in 358 Win. The 350 Rem Mag would be my next choice if not even choice!

There isn't a dime of difference between a .35 Whelen and a .350 Rem Mag. My thought is that the Ruger M77 with a 22" barrel would be a very good choice for a guy that wanted something to shoot a moose or a black bear with. An experienced shot would be OK for any game in NA.

For $399 CAN, and the current state of the American dollar, they might even owe you a couple of bucks before you're through.

I have a 35 Whelen in a 700 classic. It would be near perfect for moose and bear. The 350 Mag would perform the same. I almost bought the Ruger in a 350 Mag, just to have something in stainless. You can't beat the price.

I already own the Ruger MKII stainless 350 mag and also a Remington 673 350 mag. For $399.00 I'm tempted just to buy another because of the price factor. This is the last of the 350 mag from Ruger. You'll not see another. I also purchased the Hawkeye 358 Win because it was a factory chamber. I built a 358 Win on a Remington 700 action plus the 358 in a Remington 600 Mohawk which with the dog leg bolt is unique by itself. Just like that 35 caliber.

Ken

I have both a Rem 700 in 35 Whelen and the 673 in 350 Rem Mag. I use the 350 on bear, in brush, and when in tree stands. The short barrel and snap-shot stock fit make it perfect for this type use. It's topped with a 2x7 VX-II scope and has become a favorite.

Super versatile ... from 200gr at very respectable flat shooting velocities to a 310gr Woodleigh at "stomper" velocities. Add pistol projectiles for plinking/practice and you'll find nothing as versatile as the 350RemMag in a short action Ruger package.
Cheers...
Con

Sako-

I've got some experience with this round and I really like it.
Could never make up my mind betwixed the Whelen and the 350 so
I own both. It's a pussycat to shoot but a real heavy hitter on critters, packaged nicely in a short action.

SKane,

Thanks for the reply. Good to hear. I think it will be perfect for my buddy.

I bought a Seven CDL in .350. I think the Ruger might be a better choice if the mag box is longer. Otherwise, I think you're better off with a .35 Whelen. The .350 in a 2.8" magazine doesn't allow any flexibility in cartridge length. If you get a rifle with a long throat and a short magazine, accuracy can be a challenge. That's why mine is on the shelf on consignment, just didn't deliver what I was looking for. I shoulda bought a .338 or .375 like I'd been planning rather than falling for that Seven ... cute little SOB, I'll give it that much anyway.

Tom

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I have a 350. I load 200 grain Hornadys in front of a small handfull of powder. There isn't an moose on this earth that will tell the difference between a 350, 338 win, and a 35 Whelen. After all, how dead is dead?