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05 September 2009, 06:08
22WRF
WSM .35 caliber wildcats
Damn it. I was all set to go with a .358 STA and then I read this post on WSM wildcats, which got me to thinking I better check those out first.

Who has done a .35 caliber on the WSM case. Photos? Loads? Speeds? Pressure?
05 September 2009, 06:55
boom stick
Isnt that the 35 Wapiti?


577 BME 3"500 KILL ALL 358 GREMLIN 404-375

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05 September 2009, 07:30
Bear Kodiak
I thought it was the 35 Sambar.

this should get you started:

http://35cal.com/ruger77_350wsm.html
05 September 2009, 07:50
boom stick
I think they are the same but I am open to being wrong.

I say go for the 358 Yukon by www.z-hat.com
A standard length shortened RUM case that will duplicate the 358 STA


577 BME 3"500 KILL ALL 358 GREMLIN 404-375

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05 September 2009, 11:40
Pivi

05 September 2009, 15:59
Con
A mate runs a 35Sambar built on a Ruger WSM action. Literally 50-80fps behind the 358Norma with all bullet weights. A very handy cartridge.
Cheers...
Con
26 September 2009, 02:35
homebrewer
Nice to see you are able to get bigger bullets into the casemouth without splitting the brass. I'm going the other way: 300RUM necked down to .30 on a 30-degree shoulder to a .30-06 length in a 300WSM chamber which will be rechambered to fit. The 300WSM shows as having a .555 lower datum diameter while the 300RUM shows as having a .550 diameter. I have measured some of my own 300WSMs that have been fired and reloaded several times. I measure .552 and .553 at .200 above the casehead. I think I can use my original chamber and may not need to cut the breech end of the barrel...
26 September 2009, 04:32
Pivi
The 338 and 358 WSM in the picture are actually made from 325 WSM brass and they are made using a plastic hammer and a suitable bullet only .The 9.3 mm , 375 and 416 are made from 300 WSM brass necked up with a neck expander

I have never split a neck reforming a WSM or WSSM case .I also neck up the 375 RUM to 416" and 458" without any problem