The only problem is that Ruger will probably use that crappy 1 in 16" twist of theirs which will suck with the heavier bullets. I think I'll pass.

Steve

Some time back someone posted that Ruger were releasing a 77 in 350 Remington magnum. I could'nt find anything about this on the Ruger website. Does anyone know if such a rifle is being built?
Mark

Mark, Ruger is notorious for cataloging an item only to take a year or two to produce it... I suspect it'll be produced but you might have a long wait.

I saw that ad displayed in a smiths shop. It announced new rifles for 2004 and the .350 Rem was one of the cartridges mentioned.

Ruger is supposed to have one stainless/laminated and one blue/walnut but I have not seen any yet....Bob

In the july issue of NRA's American Hunter magazine the Ruger ad does indeed state that they are offering the MKII in the .350 Remington mag.

Now that stainless/synthetic model would be the perfect rifle for the worst conditions!

Thanks for all the replys. Hopefully the 350 Rem Mag does'nt follow the 404 Jeffrey. It would be a great rifle for hunting sambar deer here in Victoria. We shooters are a patient lot , we have to be.
Mark

The good 'ol 358 Norma Magnum will do everything the "whimpy" 358 Win/350 Remington will do, any day of the year (velocity-wise).

I guess Remington reintroduced the 350 Rem Mag in their Guide Gun recently. Fine! Just don't forget the 358 Norma Mag that outperforms �em all.

True, but it won't fit in a short action. - Dan

Hot Core,

The Ruger trigger is non adjustable. However with a Honing stone and a little patience, you can hone off some of the front part of the trigger assembly and end up with a really nice trigger on them. I have done all of my Rugers like that.

Only screwed up one trigger and brought a replacement from Dayton Traister for about $45.00.

Cheers and Good shooting
seafire

dan belisle: Fair enough and good point!

Exabit,
But if Remington released a Classic in 358Norma or in their 26" barrelled CDL, now that would be good! I've always wondered why no manufacturer has attempted to re-launch it. Perhaps too close to the 338WM but the 35s have always had their own stout following? CZ would be a natural as they once had the 358Norma in the 602 line up.
Cheers...
Con

Con: I do agree! But are there any 250gr bullets that can withstand these velocities?

The 358 Norma is a fine cartridge! But I'm a Swede so I'm a bit biased

exabit,
Isn't Norma loading the 250gr Woodleigh? They'll probably over-expand (is that a bad thing?) but shouldn't blow apart. I'm pretty sure Barnes produces an X bullet in 35, but I think it's 225gr? From all accounts prior to Remington introducing the Whelen and 350RM there were few 35 projectiles designed for their velocities. The Whelen etc... made bullet manufacturers up the ante, reintroducing the 358Norma will result in manufacturers producing "super-premiums". This is good as users of 35Whelens/350RemMags will flock to them and bullet manufacturers will profit. The 358Norma could be the beginning of the next "boom" in medium bore gun economics!
Cheers...
Con

Con,

I think Norma loads the 250gr Swift A-Frame, but they call it "TXP". This should be an excellent bullet for these velocities.

I've bought a box of 250gr Woodleighs to try. When I expansion tested these bullets, they certainly mushroom very violently, like most Woodleigh PP's.

I've been adviced not to use this bullet in the 358NM, because of the relative softness. But until I experience bullet failure, I will use it.

Since I use Woodleigh PP for all my bigger bore guns, the 300 Win Mag, 358 Norma Mag, and 458 Win Mag, I think I'll be able to draw my own conclusions about this bullet more easily instead of just mixing a new bullet type for each caliber.

The 300 Win Mag Woodleigh mushrooms perfectly and also penetrates quite well. But this 180gr bullet is designed specifically for those velocities.

The 458 Win Mag 400gr bullet expands like h--l and still out penetrated even the 30-06 A-Frame! An unlikely combination but I assume it's due to the higher energy "behind" the bullet.

I used a .350 Remington Magnum for plains game during a safari to West Africa in 1999. I loaded 225 grain Barnes X bullets at 2600 fps. No animal I shot did anything but collapse immediately. Only one bullet was recovered and (after penetrating a Waterbuck from stern to stem) had all four petals in the Barnes-advertised pattern. Exit wounds were about the size of a nickel. I was quite pleased. Trying to remember, I believe I used the max recommended load of IMR 4320. Accuracy in the amazingly light (six-pound), Remington Custom Shop rifle was usually better than 1" 100 yards for three shots.



I may get some comment about this, but while I used a .404 Jeffery when the time came, I wouldn't have hesitated shoot one of the 1200 # Western Savannah buffalo with the .350 Rem. Mag. combo if that's what I had in my hand when the time came.



I look forward to the "hoped" re-arrival of the Ruger 77 in the caliber.