.35 Rem T/C

[omega50]

Hi all I'am new to this forum and need some help on loading for a Contender in .35 Rem Cal., such as loading data. I load for this Cal. in a rifle, but assume the data is different for a pistol. Also, do I need a different bullet seater for spitzer type bullets than what I use for 200 gr. round nose bullets. Any help would be greatly appreciated.[>:]

[geoffh]

I can't remember offhand who it's from, I'll take a look around here to see if I can't find it, but there is a book put together with loading dataspecifically for the Contender...If I find it I'll update

[handloader1]

You will probably not have to replace your seater die just the seater plug to seat a SP bullet. Contact your die manufacture for the plug.

Source: Barnes Reloading Manual Number One
Cartridge: .35 Remington (Pistol)
Bullet: Barnes 200 Gr. XFB
Powder: H 332 MIN: 34.0 grs. VEL: 1945 f/s; MAX: 37.0 grs. VEL: 2117 f/s.

(NOTE) I don't know if you can find the Barnes 200 gr. XFB, but you can use the Barnes 200 gr. TSX FB.
DON'T FORGET TO START AT MIN!!

Source: Hornady Handbook of Cartridge Reloading
Cartridge: .35 Remington (Handgun)
Case: Winchester
Primer: Fed. 210
Bullet 200 gr. SP, RN
Powder: VIHT N-135 MIN: 31.0 grs. VEL: 1700 f/s; MAX: 36.7 grs. VEL: 2000 f/s.

DON'T FORGET TO START AT MIN!!

Source: Speer Reloading Rifle & Pistol Manual
Cartridge: .35 Remington (Handgun)
Case: Winchester
Primer: CCI 200, 250
Bullet 200 gr. TMJ-Sil.
Powder: H 335 MIN: 33.0 grs. VEL: 1700 f/s; MAX: 35.0 grs. VEL: 1791 f/s.

DON'T FORGET TO START AT MIN!!

Good luck.

[geoffh]

Found that book, the cover is ripped off(KIDS!!) so unfortunately I don't know who it's by. It's basically just a compilation of loading data from numerous manuals anyway,nice to have though. I used to have a Contender : a .222 rem 14" and a .357maximum 10"...that .222 would put 5 shots in an inch,with factory ammo. I'd suggest using loads out ofa manual that are for the faster powders, of course starting low and working up. I believe you should only neck size, provided brass has only been fired in your gun; there's not much of a shoulder on the .35 case and that might prevent any headspace issues