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Anybody loading for the .35 WSM (AKA .35 Sambar or .35-.300 WSM)? Jerry/AK
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I know someone else here has built one already, but try working carefully up from .358 Norma loads (not that there's a lot of that data either)
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Thanks. I've already been looking at .358 Norma loads. The .35 WSM has about 95% of the case capacity of the Norma, so I plan to reduce Norma start and max loads by 5%. However, I've not yet seen any .358 Norma loads using RL17, which is what I want to try next. Since RL17 and IMR4350 are alleged to have very similar burn rates, I've loaded up a series using RL17 and the 250 Speer Hotcor, starting at 63 grains and going up in 1 grain increments to 68 grains.
Any opinions anyone, before I go to the range next week? Jerry/AK
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I have a friend who built one. I'll try and get some info for you tomorrow.
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My Bansner built rifle works very well with 75 grains of RL17 and a 225-grain Trophy Bonded bullet. I use a Federal 215M primer and Winchester brass. I get 2,950 fps and excellent accuracy. I have used it on elk, antelope and whitetails all with great performance. Of course, start lower and work up as this is a max load in my rifle.
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Thanks for the info Bryce. And Lawdwaz, I appreciate your asking your friend. Also, I received QuickLoad projections from Toad via PM. Thanks again Toad! Anyone else have any suggestions? Jerry/AK If I succeed, here's a pic of my MRC barreled action fitted into a Winchester Featherweight stock (lotta work there): http://s98.photobucket.com/albums/l254/Jerry-AK/?action=view¤t=100_0019.jpg&newest=1
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nice looking rifle!
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Thanks Toad! How did you do that? Jerry/AK
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in the full screen reply there is a toolbar right above the box you type into. it has an "enter an image" box to click on and then paste the url of your pic.
or hover the mouse over your pic in photobucket and there should be "[img/]" tags already attached to your picture that you can just copy and paste that into your reply directly.
but i have a SS M70 Classic WSM that i would love to do the .350 WSM with, but alas i've had an "unexpected intruption in disposable income" so i'll have to do without for now...
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When you're ready...I have a SS .358" barrel blank. Jerry/AK
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Here's what I got....my friend started out with some VV N550, didn't get great accuracy and found it to be temperature sensitive. He has had some better results with Varget, starting with 66 grains and ending with a MAX load of 68 or 68.5 grains. Bullet used for these loads was the 225gr Accubond. I'm sure I don't need to say it but....use caution!
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My 35-300 WSM is a Ruger 77 Mk II. Its favorite light bullet load is 73.4 gr of Reloader 17, Barnes 200 gr TSX, Federal 215 mag primer, and Winchester brass. MV is about 2950fps and accuracy is very good. I started at 66.9 gr of powder and worked up.
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I am running 74.0 gr rl-17 with a 225 Nosler Bt using necked up 325 brass. 2835 fps. This done on a Savage long action. So I can seat the bullets out. Shoots 1/2 moa
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Thanks guys! More input is better. Jerry/AK
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Interesting wildcat. That originated in Australia didn't it? Named after the Sambar deer? Sounds like it can do some heavy lifting but with acceptable recoil.
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I've been up to 72 grains of RL 17 in the .358 Norma with 250 grain Speers for 2875 fps.
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what is the difference between necking a .325 wsm up to 35 caliber and a .300 wsm necked up to 35 caliber.
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FYI, "UMT" is Mr. Towsley, himself.... Figured someone would comment..
I thought it was pretty cool..
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When you're ready...I have a SS .358" barrel blank. Jerry/AK tell me about this blank.
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Thanks. I've already been looking at .358 Norma loads. The .35 WSM has about 95% of the case capacity of the Norma, so I plan to reduce Norma start and max loads by 5%. However, I've not yet seen any .358 Norma loads using RL17, which is what I want to try next. Since RL17 and IMR4350 are alleged to have very similar burn rates, I've loaded up a series using RL17 and the 250 Speer Hotcor, starting at 63 grains and going up in 1 grain increments to 68 grains.
Any opinions anyone, before I go to the range next week? Jerry/AK PM SENT. Jerry, That powder has a "burn rate" that is too slow, for the 358-WSM. Today, I was working with some 250 Hornady RN's (Not Regestered Nurses). Having worked with a lot of loads and several 225's (Swift A-Frames. TSX, and Partitions), so, I had a clue as to where to start with my 250s. I started load development in 2005 for my 358-WSM, and burned a lot of the slower powders such as 4350, 4831, and RL 15..., They are all too slow for optimum performance out of that cartridge. I sent you some load data for the 225's that show them easily doing over 2900fps. Check your mail box.
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