reynolds357
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I have always wondered why the mid-bore cartridges have not been a success.
35 Remington at one time was the exception to the above statement, but as of late it seems destined to obscurity.
My only guess would be recoil played a major role in their lack of popularity. 350 Rem mag is my favorite. I have two rifles chambered for it. I have it in a 660 and a 700. The 700 is obnoxious and the 660 is pure brutal. What I feel on my shoulder tells me the 660 recoils harder than my mod 70 .458 Win mag. It seems that the desire to put the mid bores primarily in light, short rifles has much to do with their demise. If it recoils like a big bore, I might as well shoot a big bore.
35 Remington at one time was the exception to the above statement, but as of late it seems destined to obscurity.
My only guess would be recoil played a major role in their lack of popularity. 350 Rem mag is my favorite. I have two rifles chambered for it. I have it in a 660 and a 700. The 700 is obnoxious and the 660 is pure brutal. What I feel on my shoulder tells me the 660 recoils harder than my mod 70 .458 Win mag. It seems that the desire to put the mid bores primarily in light, short rifles has much to do with their demise. If it recoils like a big bore, I might as well shoot a big bore.