What is 35 Remington? Is it a Brush Gun?

Published on July 4, 2021
Duration: 12:31

This video explores the effectiveness of the .35 Remington cartridge as a 'brush gun' through a series of practical tests. The host, admitting no prior experience with the caliber, uses a Henry .35 Remington Side Gate Loader to shoot through various brush types, including briars and sticks. The tests reveal how different obstructions affect bullet flight, with a notable instance of keyholing occurring after shooting through thicker sticks at closer range. The video also critiques the performance of Hornady FTX bullets in brush, concluding they can be easily deflected.

Quick Summary

The .35 Remington cartridge, tested with Hornady 200-grain FTX bullets, demonstrated significant bullet destabilization (keyholing) after passing through thicker brush at 25 yards. While it performed well through lighter briars, its susceptibility to deflection suggests careful consideration of bullet construction for brush hunting.

Chapters

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The .35 Remington, when tested with Hornady 200-grain FTX bullets, showed susceptibility to deflection by thicker brush, leading to keyholing at 25 yards. However, it performed well through lighter briars, indicating its effectiveness can depend on the density of the obstruction.

What are the key differences between .35 Remington and .30-30 Winchester cartridges?

The .35 Remington is an un-rimmed cartridge typically loaded with a 200-grain bullet, while the .30-30 Winchester is a rimmed cartridge usually featuring a 150-grain bullet. The .35 Remington is often considered a more modern evolution.

Are Hornady FTX bullets good for hunting in brush?

While FTX bullets don't fragment, they can be easily deflected by brush and wood. This deflection can impact their energy transfer on game animals, making them potentially less ideal for hunting in dense cover compared to other bullet designs.

What is considered the best brush gun caliber?

Based on a test using FTX bullets through twigs, the ranking was 1) 12 Gauge slug, 2) .35 Remington, and 3) .30-30. The effectiveness of any caliber in brush is heavily influenced by bullet construction and the density of the obstruction.

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