35 rifle molds

[frank505]

Does anyone have NEI #168 a 28 grain gas check or # 169 a 300 grain gas check mold? Both of these are 35 caliber rifle bullets. I would like to know the nose length of each and any shooting results with either.

Thank you

[Bret4207]

Drop NEI an email or phone them. They might be able to provide the numbers. Maybe even sell you a few sample boolits?

[frank505]

I've tried that from Joel, he is pretty busy and they will/do not supply samples. I think I lean towards the 300 grain mold just because............... and it will weigh more since NEI predicates their molds with linotype.

[Bret4207]

Better check the twist formula. A lot of 35 Whelen won't stabilize the 3589 at 280+gr. I think you need the OAL and bearing surface to figure it right. Felix and Backasswards are up on that.

[felix]

Be careful as Bret suggests. 14 twist will handle a blunt nosed 280 grainer for sure. Sindog's gun shoots this boolit 2 inches at 200 yards at 1900 muzzle. This twist might, and should, handle a sharp pointed 300 grainer. If going to a blunt 300 grainer, you should contemplate the 12 twist. 13 twist should be sufficient, but that would definitely require a custom barrel. Might consider the next larger case than the 06 to keep that longer range velocity. 308/358 Norma is next in line? ... felix

[Bret4207]

How about a 375 H&H case necked to .358 with a re-bated rim? Lotta work for what you'd get I imagine.

[frank505]

the rifle is a Mod 71 in 35/348 AI and I need to measure the twist. Right now it shoots a 290 fn gc pretty good, just want another mold.