Anyone tried the NEW Remington 750 Semi Auto in 35 Whelen?

[SJB358]

Thanks for posting that data Heath. I really would like to try TAC with these 225gr PT's. Seems like if 2500 was easily attainable, those would be a hammer for everything, 300 yards and under. Scotty

 

[DrMike]

Thanks for posting, Heath. I remember that article.

 

[HeathSexton]

No problem guys. I found that info online at the 24hrcampfire so I contacted John Barsness and got the issue number for the magazine and bought it too just for the reading.


I would like to try the 225's, but I got a deal on the 200gr Hornady SP, I have about 700 of them now, so no real need for the 225's on our deer. I'm getting 2450fps or so with 47.0grs H4895, I have went up to 50grs and still had great accuracy, but went back to 47grs just because.

 

[PJGunner]

Just curious. Does Canada allow you to hunt with an autoloader?

Yes we are allowed but after reading about the problems with the 750 not sure anyone would want to. The Browning BAR seems to have a much better reputation. Browning should chamber it and their BLR in 35 Whelen, I would seriously consider getting a BLR if they did.

Isn't the long action BLR chambered to the 30-06? You could alway go that route and have it rebored to .35 caliber and even get a prope 1 in 1" twist to boot, although 1 in 14" works quite well. I don't like the fact that Remington went with a 1 in 16" twist. The Whelen was designed to shoot heavy bullets for heavy game. The only reason my custom Whelen has a 1 in 14" twist is I bought it at an estate sale. It was so pretty and fit me so well I just had to take it home. I have a few of the old Hornady 275 gr. round nose bullets and I'm not sure how they will work in that 1 in 14" twist. I have 15 for load work up and 20 to make one full box of ammo. They haven't made those since 1965. I kind of wish they would do another run as the Whelen made it's reputation with heavy bullets.
My other two Whelens are Remington 700 Classic and a Ruger tang safety M77. Both rifles have the 1 in 16" twist. I guess if one wasn't planning on using any bullets heavier than 250 gr., that twist would be OK.
I see we have some .358 Win. fans on site. 8) I have four. Two Ruger M77 tang safety rifles, a Browning BLR and a Savage 99. The BLR is the early one where the magazine hangs way down. It's a decently accurate rifle but a bit too muzzle light to suit me. I'll probably end up selling it and one of the Rugers to finance another project. When I see the prices Savage 99s are pulling down on the auction sites, I'm very seriously tempted to let that one go too. Since I got my Whelens, the .358s have been a bit neglected. My bad I guess.
Paul B.

 

[SJB358]

A BLR in 35 Whelen would be a sweet set up, especially if they worked on the trigger a little. I imagine the Whelen in the BLR would be a sweet carrying rifle too. I love my 358 Win, just wished the trigger was a little more user friendly. I haven't had any issues with 250's out of the Whelen, but I imagine I wouldn't net much luck with anything that weight. I can't seem to think of anything that needs much more than the 250gr PT though! Scotty

 

[BK]

I can't say that I have much time with a BLR, but my buddy has one in .300 WM and it seems a lot more cumbersome than the short action I played with. I would like to get a .358, but I think I would pass on the Whelen.

Now a Remington pump in a Whelen? Oh heck yeah!

 

[257 Ackley]

PJ - if you decide to sell that Savage, PM me first. I have a 358 BLR that is a great little brush gun for the woods of Northern Minnesota, but a Savage in that caliber may make me do funny little dances :shock: .

 

[SJB358]

PJ - if you decide to sell that Savage, PM me first. I have a 358 BLR that is a great little brush gun for the woods of Northern Minnesota, but a Savage in that caliber may make me do funny little dances :shock: .

That would be worth seeing I believe!

Your right though, that Savage 358 is the king of handy. Scotty

 

[257 Ackley]

I love old model 99's. My uncle had a 300 Savage that I used to drool over as a kid. I have scrap books from when I was a kid with pictures of model 99's pasted in them that I cut out of old hunting magazines :shock:. I have never seen one in a .358.

 

[HeathSexton]

Since I got my Whelens, the .358s have been a bit neglected.

Careful, there are laws against this.

 

[SJB358]

I love old model 99's. My uncle had a 300 Savage that I used to drool over as a kid. I have scrap books from when I was a kid with pictures of model 99's pasted in them that I cut out of old hunting magazines :shock:. I have never seen one in a .358.

Same here, my grandpa hunted his whole life after WWII with a M99 300 Savage. It was the 300 to have back in the day. I have seen some M99 358's, but they wanted so much for them, I was scared to look at them. Scotty

 

[gerry]

Isn't the long action BLR chambered to the 30-06? You could alway go that route and have it rebored to .35 caliber and even get a prope 1 in 1" twist to boot, although 1 in 14" works quite well. I don't like the fact that Remington went with a 1 in 16" twist. The Whelen was designed to shoot heavy bullets for heavy game. The only reason my custom Whelen has a 1 in 14" twist is I bought it at an estate sale. It was so pretty and fit me so well I just had to take it home. I have a few of the old Hornady 275 gr. round nose bullets and I'm not sure how they will work in that 1 in 14" twist. I have 15 for load work up and 20 to make one full box of ammo. They haven't made those since 1965. I kind of wish they would do another run as the Whelen made it's reputation with heavy bullets.
My other two Whelens are Remington 700 Classic and a Ruger tang safety M77. Both rifles have the 1 in 16" twist. I guess if one wasn't planning on using any bullets heavier than 250 gr., that twist would be OK.
I see we have some .358 Win. fans on site. 8) I have four. Two Ruger M77 tang safety rifles, a Browning BLR and a Savage 99. The BLR is the early one where the magazine hangs way down. It's a decently accurate rifle but a bit too muzzle light to suit me. I'll probably end up selling it and one of the Rugers to finance another project. When I see the prices Savage 99s are pulling down on the auction sites, I'm very seriously tempted to let that one go too. Since I got my Whelens, the .358s have been a bit neglected. My bad I guess.
Paul B.

Yes the BLR is available in 30-06 so making a Whelen would be easy for Browning. Funny you mention reboring My BLR 260 Rem is a rebored 243 it turned out well, did a 1 in 8 twist with it. That 260 points amazingly well the '06 version is 3/4 lb heavier which probably would still handle well. If a guy could find a reasonably priced used 30-06 reboring to the Whelen would become more attractive.

 

[SJB358]

Yes the BLR is available in 30-06 so making a Whelen would be easy for Browning. Funny you mention reboring My BLR 260 Rem is a rebored 243 it turned out well, did a 1 in 8 twist with it. That 260 points amazingly well the '06 version is 3/4 lb heavier which probably would still handle well. If a guy could find a reasonably priced used 30-06 reboring to the Whelen would become more attractive.

That 260 or even the Whelen would be cool additions to the BLR. Both of them would just about be odd enough for me to really enjoy. I see they are still chambering the 7WSM in them. If I knew a place that could tune triggers on the BLR's, that would be a great carrying rifle and have alot going for it. Scotty

 

[BK]

Yes the BLR is available in 30-06 so making a Whelen would be easy for Browning. Funny you mention reboring My BLR 260 Rem is a rebored 243 it turned out well, did a 1 in 8 twist with it. That 260 points amazingly well the '06 version is 3/4 lb heavier which probably would still handle well. If a guy could find a reasonably priced used 30-06 reboring to the Whelen would become more attractive.

That 260 or even the Whelen would be cool additions to the BLR. Both of them would just about be odd enough for me to really enjoy. I see they are still chambering the 7WSM in them. If I knew a place that could tune triggers on the BLR's, that would be a great carrying rifle and have alot going for it. Scotty

Dang, I did not know you could get a 7 WSM in a BLR... I feel my wallet starting to twitch...

 

[257 Ackley]

BK - you should see if you could find one of those and post pics... Never seen one

 

[BK]

That would be cool, but I think I need to get my handgun house in order. I've been buying so many rifles lately, and I've been neglecting other things. I want to get a S&W 3" Model 60 with adjustable sights and a 686+ .357 Magnums, a couple of Glock .40s (22 and 23, maybe 22 and 27) and Kimber 1911s in .38 Super and 10mm.

Of course, you never know with me. I could end up getting a Beretta 12 guage auto or a Browning Citori 16 gauge instead!

 

[SJB358]

Dang, I did not know you could get a 7 WSM in a BLR... I feel my wallet starting to twitch...

They are pretty sharp rifles. Scotty

http://www.browning.com/products/catalo ... p-firearms

 

[orchemo]

Went a head and ordered a rifle length barrel version (22 inch). Will stick it a side as a winter project. I had seen a couple used one lately, but I can buy new for the same money

Will order a Timney trigger for an 870 and will pick up a couple hundred 250 gr Hornady bullets.

The Remington technical person I spoke with recommended heavy bullets (250 gr) and lots of powder. He stated these rifles like full house loads and to be kept clean.

We all need winter projects and the Remington 673 in 350 mag i recently picked up needs a companion.

Something about shooting 35 cal bullets. Also the heavy barrel savages (204, 223, 243, & 308) I have are getting boringly accurate

Cheers

 

[SJB358]

Good luck with it. Love the Whelen and man with those 250's I doubt you'll want for much more on big game. Get some RL15 and hang on. Scotty

 

[CatskillCrawler]

If I knew a place that could tune triggers on the BLR's, that would be a great carrying rifle and have alot going for it. Scotty

There is a smith in Pa, Neil Jones, who gets alot of forum hype concerning his abilities and willingness to work on BLR triggers. I've heard there is a wait for his talents tho.