.35-300 Magnum Tactical Precision Rifle
Boasting more punch than a .300 Magnum, no more recoil than a .30-06!
In recent years, more and more tactical precision rifle shooters have become dissatisfied with traditional cartridge performance and are searching for something better. Indeed, at ranges past 400 meters, their loss of velocity and energy is so pronounced that terminal ballistic capability is quickly reduced to something akin to a handgun.
In addition, even at ranges inside 400 meters, some traditional cartridges demonstrate less than satisfactory penetration through intermediary obstacles such as window glass, light vegetation or automobile bodywork.
The problem is a tough one to solve, because in order to increase the power of the cartridge used, another element begins to come into play…recoil. Few can withstand the pounding of the more potent calibers and this is one major reason why cartridges like the .308 remain popular. Putting it in another way, they’re regarded as being about the most potent cartridge the average rifleman can handle.
September 11th, 2009 at 5:03 am
I LIVE IN AUSTRALIA AND GET A LOT OF MY COMPONANTS FROM AMERICA , WHERE THERE IS AVALABLE FROM THE MAJOR GUN , AMUNITION AND COMPONANT DEALERS . THE 358 NORMA MAGNUM THAT RIVALS THE 375 H&H FOR VOLOCITY AND FOOT POUNDS OF ENERGY.
I OWN A CUSTOM 358 NORMA MAG BUILT ON A M17 ACTION
AND IT SHOOTS VERY SMALL GROUPS AT 100 YARDS AND
DELIVERS OUT TO APROX 450 YARDS FOR HUNTING LARGE GAME.
THANKS GLEN MCCARTHY
November 30th, 2008 at 5:25 am
I can see the idea of a 35/300 and currently I am working on a long range 358 Winchester. Right now to my knowledge there is not any match grade 35 cal bullets made and the biggest is the 338 with match grade bullets.
In the interim I am going to be playing with sub sonic cast bullets in the 358 when the barrel arrives (27″). Also have reamer for 35 Whelen and a 35/300 would be easy to fab as well. Another problem I see is where will the loading dies come from for the cartridge in question?
September 15th, 2008 at 9:52 am
Which is the superior rifle? The 358 Taylor or the 35-300?
If both rifles are similar, what is felt recoil comparison on both rifles? One has a muzzlebrake, the other doesn’t.
Looking for advise on this caliber b/c I am building a 35 caliber Wildcat. Please send research info regarding both calibers.
Good Day & Good Shooting