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To Marshall and All...I wish I could say the first test with the BTB. 358" 185 gr.FNGC was successful, but some problems arose. The test were done using a Remington Mod 141 of known accuracy. The first load @ 28.8 grs RE7 and the second @ 32 grs RE7. No pressure signs and primers looked good. Groups at 30 yards test site were well under 1", however...upon checking the feeding out of the mag tube, it was found that the ogive of the bullet was well engarved with the grooves of the bore. This is puzzling to me since most.35 Remingtons are known to have ample throats for factory 200 gr. roundnose bullets. I then examined all jacketed bullets in house for the .35 Remington. I found that most were a full .358", which is the same as my batch of BTB 185 grs, however the ogive of the jacketed bullets broke off at the cannelure more abrupt than the BTB 185's did at the crimp groove. If the Contender barrels are set up this way, there may be problems. The simple solution would be to order a .358" throat reamer from JGS and slightly lengthen the throat. Many would not want to go to this added expense. The Remington showed no sign of wanted to pull the bullet out of the case. There was no sign of leading with these two loads, however this rifle's bore is extremely smooth! At this point I am thinking over the situation, however this bullet shows a tremendous accuracy potential!
Best Regards, James
Best Regards, James