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Being the rifle looney that I am, I'm always on the lookout for something I can't live without. I may not know that I can't live without it till I spy it. Found this the other day. It had been previously enjoyed in a conscientious manner. The previous owner was nice enough to glass bed the action, free float the barrel, install a Sako extractor in the bolt and do a trigger job. It will be fun to pop Texas piggies with. May just make it my truck gun.  Remington 673 Guide Gun, 350 Rem. Mag GWB | ||
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I was walking through Sportsmans Warehouse a few years ago and I saw the same rifle only brand new and on the discouted rack. I bought it on the spot, bedded it with Marine Tex, free floated the barrel, and adjusted the trigger to 3 lbs pull. Put a VX III 1.5 x 5 with a heavy duplex reticle and QD rings. Handloads go into about an 1" at 100 yrds, 200gr TSX at 2950 fps. It's now my latest elk rifle although I haven't shot one yet with it. Nice walking rifle, not too heavy, not too light! I always thought it would make a great piggie gun also but we don't have any here in Idaho. | |||
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I have a M-600 and while I have little use for the rib I think they are guns of incredible practical use......and the .350 Mag puts a halo on the word practical.... Is it for sale?  /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// "Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery." Winston Churchill | |||
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I had a 600 and a 660 magnum. I loved and miss both of them. Don't let anyone ever convince you a 35 Whelan is or performs the same way. It don't! We Band of Bubbas N.R.A Life Member TDR Cummins Power All The Way Certified member of the Whompers Club | |||
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i have a guide gun in 350. done nothing to it since purchase. it is hard on deer. need to start casting for it. | |||
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I have a 350 rem mag in the mod 7 cdl great little rifle used it to kill a couple of does loaded with 225 grn nos part. knocked them flat will use the rifle some day on a bear hunt. I also have a 35 whelen in a 700 classic, I am on the lookout for a 358 norma mag to ad to the collection, I do like the 35 cals. | |||
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I had a Rem Mod 7 from the Custom shop in 350 Mag once. I really liked it. I let a buddy talk me out of it. It is a good calibre. Especially in a light, short, handy rifle. DOUBLE RIFLE SHOOTERS SOCIETY | |||
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I have always wanted to own a 673 and also the 350 rem mag .. That would be the Ultimate gun for norther Minnesota deer hunting or bear hunting. It is on my list and will own one soon I hope | |||
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I have used a stock M673 in 350RM on black bear in Idaho and hogs in Texas and have been very pleased with it. The tall front sight is visible in the scope (and I think it would be better without the sight and rib) but it hasn't been a problem. All in all I like the little gun. It's small enough to fit well in a scabbard on a horse and handle in the brush. It also leaves a good hole for a blood trail. "Cleverly disguised as a responsible adult." | |||
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That is a very good looking rifle you have there. I just bought one in the Model Seven and can hardly wait until the brass and dies arrive. Mind if I ask what scope you have on there? I am looking for something around the same in say 2-7 power range. | |||
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I also found one of these on discount 2 or 3 years ago and very nearly bought it. Unfortunately, the stock just didn’t work for me. When I shouldered it, I had to consciously roll my head over the top of the stock to the right before I could align the sights. Besides the fact that this was a nuisance, I was pretty sure that the recoil of the 350 mag would punish my face severely in recoil. I guess I could have whittled the comb down, but just didn’t think I wanted to buy a new rifle and then do that. | |||
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Sorry for the slow response. Hadn't checked back in a while. The scope is a Leupold vx-3, 2.5 x 8 x 36. This is my favorite Leupold scope. This one was purchased new, but one can buy the Vari-x3 for $250 to $275 used, and I think that's a value. I probably have about a dozen of them. I haven't "wrung" out this rifle, but I did load a couple different load densities. The 58.2 gr. load is what Sierra publishes as their "hunting load" for the 350 Rem Mag. As to recoil, it has a pop, but it was nothing like an unbraked 300 RUM or a 458 Lott. Here are the second and third groups fired through the rifle after I got it "on paper".   I think I'll try this one on a piggie next time I'm at my lease. I think he will be impressed. GWB | |||
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Nothing wrong at all with the 673 in .350 RMag. I had one for severa years and it was an honest straight shooter. The deer and pig that ran into a 200gr. Horn. IL got hammered into the ground so fast and hard... Great cartridge. You are well served. Regards, Robert ****************************** H4350! It stays crunchy in milk longer! | |||
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Looks like you have found a pretty good load there Geedub. I just received my dies today and should have my brass in a day or so. As anxious as I was to place my order I forgot to add the Sierra's to the cart. I found a box of the 200gr ftx bullets though so I will try them out and place the Sierra's on my next order. As to the scope I was thinking that would be the perfect power for this rifle. | |||
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Palidun8, A couple of thoughts. I generally subscribe to the rule of 4 power per 100 yds for "big game" and 6 power per 100 yds for varmints. I very seldom shoot past 200 yds. Where I hunt, it is simply not necessary. Consequently on a 350 rem mag, the 2.5 x 8, taken with the fact that this is supposedly Leupold's brightest scope, well, it works for me. I like having a wide field of view. When I'm hunting I usually set the scope at 3 power. Most shots I take are not snap shots. I generally have time to adjust power if required. Also, having a wide field of view helps get back on target quickly, to be sure whether a follow up shot is necessary. I use binocs (10 x 42's) to scout and identify rather than using the scope for that purpose. Finally, I don't know about you, but at higher magnification, I notice the movement of the crosshairs much more than at a low power. I actually believe I shoot better at a lower power. I started out with cheap, high magnification scopes. Today 2.5 x 8, and 3 x 9 are my bread and butter. Even have them on my varmint rifles as most of the coyote and fox I shoot, I call within 50 yds. GWB | |||
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Goodubya- Try 57-60gr of IMR 4895 behind the Sierra 225SBT GK's & you'll drop the 4320 load. I have a complete set of 350 RM's 600/660,673,Seven CDL,Seven Custom KS,700 BDL,700 Classic,XP-100R Custom KS. Handy little rifles/pistols. | |||
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Thanks for the info on the scope. I have several higher power scopes that work great on the rifles they are on but I was thinking since this rifle isn't really a longer range hunting rifle and most of all of my kills on big game have been within 200yds for the most part, I don't think I need anything more than a 3X9. Not only that but I think a large magnification scope would look a bit out of place on such a compact rifle. Now I just need to make p my mind which one I want and go for it. | |||
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Paladin8, I don't know what your budget is, but I've become of the opinion that you can't go wrong with good glass. Nikon Monarch,Leupold, Ziess, Swarovski, Leica to name a few. The monarchs probably have the lowest resale value and are good scopes. Leupolds can be found used, reasonable. Next would be Ziess, then Swaro. Leicas are few and far between. A 1.5 x 5, 2 x 7, 2.5 x 8, 3 x 8 in any of the aforementioned.are plenty to shoot game with. I also have a burris signature 3 x 9 on a Rem. 700 in 300 win mag. Using this three by 9 scope I've been able to shoot 2" groups at 300 yds w/168 gr TSX's Good luck on whatever you decide Best GWB | |||
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Golly, 19 posts about a 358 caliber cartridge that is a twin to the 35 Whelen and not a single "you need to trade it for 9.3x62" response. This has to be an AR Medium Bore record!  Barstooler | |||
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Barstooler, If you like, I'm sure we could hi-jack this thread. Go down and post pix of 358 Win. or I guess we could post pix or our Whelen's, just to keep it American, or Would you like to see a CZ, a Sako or both in in 9.3 x 62? I'm sure others would oblige. Best GWB | |||
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Geedubya You know that I would just love to see some more pictures of a 9.3x62.  Actually you have a pretty nice looking rifle. Never owned a Rem 350. I have seen very few of them on used gun racks. Barstooler | |||
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Barstooler, as to the 9.3 x 62, not tonight, a man's gotta know his limitations. Best GWB | |||
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I have one of the older 700 classics in .350, love the thing. I use just one load, 56 grns of IMR 4895 and a 250 grn speer with the tip filed off to make it a "mag tip" so I can seat it out further. Deer, bear and moose drop very nicely to it.  | |||
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I tried loading up a few rounds last night with IMR 4895 and found that it really fills up the case. There was no way you could get anywhere near a max charge of 62grs in the case for a 200gr bullet. I could get maybe 56 or 57 grs in there to seat the bullet but that was about it. I switched over to BLC-(2) which is a ball powder and I am able to load these FTX bullets to the cannular for the proper OAL. The cannular on these bullets are pretty far forward and I know they are not meant for the Rem Mag but more for the 35Rem. These were the only bullets that were available locally so I thought I would try them out. | |||
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Palladin8, My choice of powder was real easy. In my old age I'm not always trying to re-invent the wheel. I had a box of .358 dia. 225 gr. sierra spitzers. I have a Sierra Loading manual. In that manual under 350 Rem mag, it shows 58.2 gr. of IMR 4320 as their hunting load. I loaded 57 grains to start with and fired the two loads. I'm not trying to turn it into a 358 STA. It is what it is. Looks like it works on paper. Hope to try it on a pig soon. I'll report back to let ya'll know whether it works or not. Best, GWB | |||
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Those are a nice package GW... good score... not necessarily my first caliber choice.. but that was a nice handling rig...well balanced in my opinion.. at least the one's I held. | |||
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I have two loads that shoot well out of my 673 350 Mag. 62 gr of Vhita N-140 200gr TSX CCI 200 primer Rem brass 2.8" OAL 2900-2950fps with 1 moa at 100 yrds 3 shot groups. Same as above with 62 gr IMR 4895, 2850-2900fps. Serious punch and slightly over 2000 ft lbs of energy at 300 yards. It is my go to elk rifle and will take anything on this continent. Side question, anyone shoot light loads using jacketed pistol bullets and if so what are the loads and what type of accuracy and speeds are you getting. Thanks. I love this gun by the way, it has a habit of growing on you even with the funky rib and shark fin front sight. For fun, I mounted the scope on QD rings so I practice with open sights half the time using 200gr Rem bullets shot offhand at multiple targets, sort of like a line of cape buffalo were charging me. I like working the action quickly and putting a kill shot on each target if I can. I also try the same with the 1.5 X 5 VX 3. It has the heavy duplex reticle and is just the ticket for fast acquisition of the target. That's why I want to use the cheaper pistol bullets for practice. | |||
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Thanks Geedubya. I am going to work with the BLC-(2) for now with the Hornady FTX bullets and then when I get my hands on the sierra or other bullets I might try out the other powder. I have several cans of the BLC as it works great in several of my rifle calibers. | |||
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Good points. I have a 6.5-20x40 VX-III on my 22-250. Great on the range developing loads but even for prairie dogs I find I rarely turn it off of 6.5x. Too much scope. | |||
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Clem I have the same scope on my 25-06 and pretty much leave it on the lowest setting as well. Great scope but honestly more power than I really need. If it wasn't such a great price when I bought it I wouldn't have it. As for now I will just use the open sights on the Model Seven until the funds are there and I can afford a 2x7 or 2.5x8 | |||
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Have a look at the Burris Timberline in 2x7, I've got three of them and they are very light, I think around 11 ounces.  | |||
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Thanks Cobra. I have two Burris Fullfield scopes and a fast fire and like them all. They do make a nice scope. | |||
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Hi! If you can find Vihtavouri N-540 over there,try it in your .350. I,m using Barnes TSX 225 grs in my .350. My load is 63,0 grs as a hunting load in my rifle. Start not higher than 59-60 grs! In my rifle( Rem 673 with 24" lothar Walther barrel )63,0 grs,a safe load. Vel.2870 fts...Very effective on moose ( norwegian elg ) actually i,m a Weatherby guy,but this .350/load really one of my favourites! | |||
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How long are the cartriges - perhaps in mm? You get 63grs in your case using the long TSX? | |||
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Hi! Tot lenghth 71,3 mm. Vihtavouri N-540 very nice powder for this caliber. Compressed load,but not too compressed. | |||
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Must be highly compressed ! You have some experience with this combo on Älg? I thaugt, that the 225grs TSX is too long for the short magazin of the 673, I`ll try the new 200grs TSX!(perhaps with N135) | |||
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Hi! Have shot 8,or 9 Norw.elg with this load. Very effective!! Very little damaged meat. No elg,s moved more than 10-15 meters after got hit. Bullet,s will in most angels exit the animal. Try it,you wont get disapointed! ;-) Ps! think the 200 grs TSX will be a good choice as well!! | |||
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Barnes recommendation for the .350RemMag in the 673 is the shorter 200grs TSX. I just ordered 50! I think, the greatest problem of the 673 is the short magazin-box! | |||
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I have also noticed that Nosler does not recommend or have information for their Accubond for the .350Rem Mag. I thought it would be due to the length of the bullet and the required seating depth. Then I look at the Barnes bullets which are typically longer than their counter parts of the same weight and they do have listings even for the 225gr bullet. So my question is how long are the Barnes bullets both 200gr and 225gr? And how long is the 225gr Accubond? If I am lucky enough to draw an elk tag this year this is going to be my hunting rig and I am wanting to explore all my loading options. I have no doubt that the Sierra will do the job and I have used them in the past on elk out of my .25-06 and .300WM, but I always like to try different things and the Nosler Accubond or Barnes TSX or new TTSX might be tried if they will work out of my little Model Seven. | |||
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