35 remington loads using 358-429

[csatrustburg]

Don't see many loads using this bullet anyone tried with good success? I have searched didn't see many at all wondering if it was just cause the swc don't feed well or what but a 170 grain pill through a deer should get the job done!

[Tatume]

Although I haven't used the Lyman 358429 in my 35 Remington, it works very well in my 357 Maximum. However, I like the RCBS 35-200-FN very much in the 35 Remington. It has the advantage of a smooth profile that feeds well in a lever action rifle.

[rosewood]

I have the Lee C358-200-RF that drops at 206 out of my mold with COW. Loaded it up for my single shot CVA 35 remington and it shoots great. Pushing it a bit hard maybe getting 2100 FPS but the CVA can handle it. Seems like H4198 has been the best powder so far.

Rosewood

[Tatume]

Hi Rosewood,

Have you tried H4895? This is my favorite powder for cast bullet rifle ammunition.

Take care, Tom

[oldcanadice]

Tried it with Pat-Marlins pb gas check for reduced loads in 358 Win. Seemed OK with no leading and decent accuracy for as far as I got, but I've been side tracked from it for months now, so please keep us posted if you get some good results.

[rosewood]

Hi Rosewood,

Have you tried H4895? This is my favorite powder for cast bullet rifle ammunition.

Take care, Tom

Nope, never used any H4895 myself. I know it is a timeless workhorse, but have just never tried it. I bought the H4198 for 45-70 cast and someone suggested to use it in the 35 and it is awesome with both the 180 SSP and the 200 grain cast. I found a load that meets my standards so I stopped there.

Rosewood

[csatrustburg]

I will but looks like more home work for this project. I did start with two 1894s one 357 and a 44 both are doing great. I need to mod the 357 for the long -429 but its the best out of all my pistols so far. I remember someone saying it done good in a 35 rem trying to figure it out but who don't like testing? Thanks for all the responses guys!!!!

[rosewood]

I have a 1894CP myself but have yet to try the 200 grain in it. I seat it way long in the contender .357 but am pretty sure I will not be able to do so in the Marlin. I did however use a Beartooth 185grain WFNGC boolit in it and have had excellent results, but that was before I started casting myself.

Rosewood