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Cudos on the choice of the 350RM
Like others already said, other calibers would have done the same job but like you, I have a "thing" for short actions. I'm not a big guy, only 5'6" and the short actions just fit me better and I like how they handle as well. I also don't like heavy rifles for hunting. I figure for a rifle I will carry a lot and not shoot often, I want something light. I took over a year to decide what I was going to go with when I wanted something bigger than the 308/3006. I too looked at 300 Win Mags, Whelens, 338-06's etc etc. A buddy of mine offered me a rifle he had for a number of years that he wasn't using and it was the perfect fit It's a model 7 KS with a few upgrades weighing in at 6 pounds 9.9 oz with the heavy mounts. I will be changing them out for Talley lightweights and removing the brake for a small thread protector. I also got 200 new unprimed brass and dies with it I might want to put the brake back on after I light off some of those 225's at 2700+ though See the rifle and some loading data here: https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbth...01/Re_Rem_700_in_350_Rem_Mag#Post6256301

Having owned several variations of the 350RM, I'd also cast my vote for the later mkII stainless/synthetic if you were going the route of a production rifle. You will be hamstrung with the M7 and 673 due to the slow twist rifling and the short length mag box. The mkII variation was built on Ruger's WSM receiver with the out the box package being compact, light, it has the proper rifling twist, and most of all, it has a longer mag box to hold the larger bullets. Mine fed well and shot great groups as NIB, it's a very useable workhouse platform for that chambering.

Best

What you want is Remington 660 carabine or Remington classic rifle built on short action. The 673 is actually heaver and less well balanced then legendary .375 Ruger Hawkeye African with walnut stock. I would say if your cerebrospinal fluid is in good order and tooth fillings of fine quality and execution (if you have them) the .375 Ruger is the rifle to own.
You know what ole' hunters always said if you miss brain of big bull the heavier bullet will stun them long enough for you to deliver secondary blow.

For the last few years I've carried a Rem 673 loaded w/ 225 gr Barnes TSx's over TAC. Hell of a load.

Unfortunatly, I haven't had anything to shoot at since I shot my bull elk with a 30-06 and my last bear w/ a 45-70. But the 673 carries real well.

BTW...I don't hunt as long or hard as I used to. Maybe I'll downsize to my Ruger 358 Frontier Scout.

It's all good, isn't it?

Not the .358 Winchester is frighteningly good cartridge. Many experienced hunters use rifles chambered for this caliber.

Check into a Montana action built specifically for your favorite obvious caliber the .350 RM. They can barrel it for you to the length and contour of your choice. This way you have a choice in the weight outcome. Many companies make stocks that are inletted for the MRC action. Complete used rifles occasionally pop up on different gun sites for reasonable prices. What MTNHTR did with the Winchester m70 is perfect. There are excellent components and load data available, load to your specs and go hunt.

...anyone ever notice that this is a 2.5 year old thread?? Do we know what FC ever did for a rifle and did he go hunting???

I just bought a custom stainless .350 RM based on the Montana Rifle company action. It has a 1/12 twist with 22" barrel so it was made for 250 grain bullets....

Bob

No Sir, but I wouldn't be one bit askeered to face any NA dangerous game with a 350 RM and my handloads using the excellent 280 gn Swift A Frame's.

Gunner

edit: spelling

gunner....was wondering what load are you using for the 280 Swift. What barrel length and have you ever chrinoed the round...

Thanks...Bob

Haven/t for the 350 RM RJM, used to load a 35 Whelen AI for an old Bud with the 280 SAF's and a big charge of AA 2015 BR powder, I can go out to the shop in the morning and try and find that load recipe if ya need it.

And IIRC we were running those close to 2500 fps in his 25" barreled FN Mauser, quite the little hammer on the '06 case.

Gunner

Thanks but all I have are .350s...and although there are loads listed for bullets up to 280 grain I don't think I really need anything over 225 for what I hunt. Was just interested to see if anyone had loaded that bullet into a .350 RM and lived to tell about it.....

Bob

I hear ya, but even in a 280 gn weight the SAF's are not an overly long bullet, just an FYI if ya ever decide to try 'em, and IIRC they were an extremely accurate bullet in my friends rifle.

Gunner

Being the owner of a 375ruger and a 9.3x62mm(a Lil step up from a 35 whelen) and a 450 marlin, I would not feel undergunned with a 350Remington magnum against any game in North America. A 358 norma magnum the same. The 375 ruger has got ample power for hunting elephant...I think there's some room to choose a step down to a 350RemMag for north American game.it can run a 280 grain swift a -frame at a respectable velocity and you can make up a nice rifle with a 24" barrel and increase your weight and velocity. The recoil should be less than the 375 ruger is such that the first time I shot it with a scope I busted my forehead bloody. The others no problem. Do some reading about the 350 rem mag, I'd feel safe against a polar bear.however I'd probably take my 416 against such creatures or my trusty 9.3x62mm with 286 grain Tsx bullets. Check out hendershots or superior ammo for some good quality ammo for the rem mag if you don't handload.

Shot placement and catching the big bear by surprise is what I'd think would be the key.if they know you shot them,I'd want the biggest gun I could shoot well to stop him. But if you can put the bullet on its mark, the 350 mag should be enough. You'll probably have people that disagree I'm not a professional I'm just giving you my 2 cents. Good luck.

Excellent Thumper of a Rifle.

You can’t go wrong with a 350 Remington Magnum. I’ve been using one since the 60’s.

I have a 350 Mag in a Model Seven that is off getting a Wildcat stock right now. Great little round in a short bolt rifle.
Should do what you require.

A 375 does not have to be long and heavy. Here's one I have here.

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