Reeder Custom Guns - That seems truly efficient! Irv used the .350 GNR in Africa

WB
That seems truly efficient! Irv used the .350 GNR in Africa
Wednesday, June 10, 2026, 10:59

Of course that was the Encore chassis. On the smaller frame that .355 GNR makes lots of sense. The .35 REM is just terrible to load for in the TC. You need to be careful with that teeny shoulder and the rimless case. The .355 GNR solves all this and adds capacity, on a case that’s easy to get and anvil tough.

I’m trimming the .400’s at 1.97” (as a .38/55) then trying to form them. Blowing out shortens them only a teeny bit. I want to try 14 gr. 4227 and cornmeal topped by a hot glue button next. A twist on the old timers trick. I’ll post results here, if positive.

WB, another one for you to play with. It's - Gary Reeder, 2026-06-09, 21:23
- I will get you some pics pronto. It puts a 180 - Gary Reeder, 2026-06-09, 21:49
  - 200 lb Hog taken with the 355 GNR , a few years ago. - Sean Harper, 2026-06-10, 05:30
    - That's no fair. You shot him while he was laying out - Gary Reeder, 2026-06-10, 19:31
    - That seems truly efficient! Irv used the .350 GNR in Africa - WB, 2026-06-10, 10:59
      - I used 1680 - 28.0gr and a 30 cal cast bullet to build - Sean Harper, 2026-06-10, 11:24
        Me too Sean. I bought 4 of the 8 lb kegs - Gary Reeder, 2026-06-10, 19:34
        It's pretty bulky, you run out of room in a .45 Colt but - WB, 2026-06-11, 11:32
        What got me into using 1680 powder is that it works for so - Gary Reeder, 2026-06-11, 20:54
        Also 1680 is perfect for ALL the SuperMag based cargtridges. (nm) - Sean Harper, 2026-06-12, 04:55
        Thanks Sean. I will have to add them to my list. Here are - Gary Reeder, 2026-06-12, 10:04
    - good boar............ (nm) - james, 2026-06-10, 07:05