What is 35 Remington? Is it a Brush Gun?

Published on July 4, 2021
Duration: 12:31

This video provides an expert-level assessment of the .35 Remington cartridge's performance as a brush gun, specifically testing its ability to penetrate obstacles like briars, sticks, and simulated trees. The host, demonstrating authoritative knowledge of ballistics, uses a Henry Side Gate Loader with Hornady LeverEvolution FTX ammunition to evaluate bullet stability and terminal performance. The testing reveals significant limitations of the FTX bullet when encountering dense brush and wood, leading to keyholing and a critique of its energy transfer for hunting medium game.

Quick Summary

Expert testing reveals the .35 Remington cartridge, when loaded with 200-grain Hornady FTX bullets, struggles with stability when fired through dense obstacles like sticks and 2x4s, leading to keyholing. This performance raises ethical concerns for hunting in thick brush, suggesting alternative bullet constructions might be more suitable for ensuring humane kills.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Rifle Overview
  2. 00:33.35 Remington Cartridge Introduction
  3. 01:29Ammunition Comparison (.35 Rem vs .30-30)
  4. 02:42Initial Shooting & Zeroing
  5. 03:37Brush Test: Briars
  6. 04:09Briar Test Results
  7. 04:35Brush Test: Sticks
  8. 05:49Stick Test at 25 Yards & Keyholing
  9. 06:44Tree Test (2x4) & Ethics
  10. 08:26FTX Bullet Critique
  11. 10:27Brush Gun Ranking & Ammo Availability
  12. 11:54Viewer Interaction & Support

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the .35 Remington cartridge known for?

The .35 Remington is a medium-power rifle cartridge, often favored for its effectiveness in brush country due to its typically heavier, slower bullets. It's commonly chambered in lever-action rifles and is known for its un-rimmed case design.

How does the .35 Remington perform as a brush gun?

In testing, the .35 Remington with 200-grain Hornady FTX bullets showed good penetration through light brush like briars but significant destabilization (keyholing) when passing through denser obstacles like sticks and a 2x4, raising concerns about ethical hunting performance in thick cover.

What ammunition was used to test the .35 Remington's brush gun capabilities?

The primary ammunition used in the test was Hornady LeverEvolution 200-grain FTX. This specific bullet construction was found to be susceptible to deflection and destabilization when encountering dense brush and wood.

What are the ethical considerations when using a brush gun?

Ethical considerations for brush guns involve ensuring a clean, humane kill. Shooting through dense cover like trees or thick brush can destabilize a bullet, leading to wounding rather than a quick dispatch. Hunters must be aware of their bullet's performance through such obstacles.

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