I hunt with mine. Bought ammo and stacked it when it was available. Also have components and reload for it. This ain't my first rodeo on the democrat caused shortages.

 

Reload. Reload. Reload. But also, the bolt face is not the same as 30-06…….nor would it even be remotely safe to have a 30-06 lever action. 30-30 is easy to find and I have plenty of those I’d swap you for a .35 REM 👍

 

My Winchester 1895 in 30-06 will challenge you on your statement. It will safely digest ANY 30-06 load made.

 

Well I have over 300 reloaded cases and still have some I didn't touch yet! All I can say is search and search some more!
Last time I was at my LGS she had two boxes on shelf, Remington's if I remember correctly!
Good luck!

 

You can buy all the .35 Remington ammunition and components you want at gunbroker.com. Prices are up, but there's hundreds of ads. Learn to reload and avoid future shortages.

 

I stocked up on servers boxes years ago. So I have plenty to hunt with for a few years. Not enough to plink with unfortunately. That‘s why I’m going to start reloading this year.

 

Natchez Shooting Supply shows .35 Rem in stock for $50 something a box. 200grain Winchester. Most of the gun store owners say that the .35 Rem is an annual run that they just didn't do this year due to all the other more popular calibers in short supply. They all said to look for it a couple months before deer season and stock up when you see it.

 

Like others have posted I would keep an eye out for components and buy them when you get the chance. Even if you dont reload you could probably find someone in your shooting community that does and would be glad to get you started. It seems Winchester has released some factory ammo recently. Cabelas, Bass Pro and now Natchez has had it for around thet $50 mark. Buy a couple boxes or more and keep the brass.

 

35 Remington ammo is still being made and is available if you search for it. 32 Remington has not been made for about 50 years and you can still find boxes of ammo for sale today. I started reloading due to the short supply of 32 Remington ammo and wanting to shoot my Great Grandfathers Remington Model 141. I reload for all of my calibers now. Many here enjoy shooting obsolete calibers.

 

Its not going to get any better with the growing popularity of the 350 Legend and something called the 360 Buck Hammer on the horizon. Two more cartridges in the 35 family that will occupy manufactures attention and resources. If you want to be main stream these days you have to be able to shoot out of an AR platform.

 

Non really.........I don't give a d.... about style. Those little over hyped straight wall cartridges don't live up to their hoopla if you check the facts......Neither will out perform the 30-30 or the 35. BOTH which have larger cases(which hold more powder) and will handle dozens of bullet designs.

 

Save all your brass, even if you don't start reloading its still worth something. If you pay extra for components now every time you load a round the price goes down a little more.

 

I reload. no problem.

 

It's easy, I just walk over to the cabinet, there are either 4 or 5 boxes of Hornady 200 gr sp's, 0ne+ boxes Rem. 200 gr, and a lot of cast, plus 2 molds for when I need more.
Also roughly 5k lrp's, so I'm probably set for life, with the exception of primers.

RP

 

Hi Kyphur, welcome to the 35 rem delima as of 2020 till now......I believe the 35 rem is one of the great usefull lever cartridges....better killing power than the 30-30 and enough punch for most lower 48 hunting. Now...if you are an Alaskan...then you need the 45-70.?
Check out Gunbroker and watch the auctions on there...it is available ...but $$$. If you have a friend who reliads...you can buy the 35 rem dies...and maybe your friend can help you out? Not worth doing until you collect about 100 empty brass. SAVE THAT BRASS...it is selling for $1,50 to $2 each.
Good luck and happy shooting

 

I wouldn't consider rebarreling your 35 rem rifle. You can easily swap barrels with a 30-30....but you also need to swap Bolts....as the faces are different.
The Marlins 336 in 35 rem always tend to sell for $100+ more than the 30-30...so better to just sell your rifle and purchase a like condition 30-30.

 

Welcome to the forum from the great state of Tennessee

If I stumble across some .35 Rem ammo, I''l PM you.

 

.35 Remington rim dia. is .460",
.308, 30/06 is .473

AC

 

35 rem is probably my favorite caliber I hunt with. I do reload for it but also, it's one if those calibers where if I stop in a gun shop I check to see if they have some in stock. I prefer the Hornady ammo by far. If they do, I usually buy a box. Just one. I don't go into "hawg mode" and buy it all like many do because that's a real pet peeve of mine. If everybody would just buy a box here and there we wouldn't have this whole shortage thing or at least not nearly as bad.

If you are interested in loading your own, you might check into one of the little Lee Loader kits. They can be had for about $30-$50 if you look around a bit. Another $15-20 for a set of Lee dippers and maybe invest in a used powder scale, a dial caliper and you are in business. About $150-$200 total investment including a $6 hardware store mallet.

 

What about shoulder bumb?

 

Agree with Dave. .35 is my favorite caliber too.

OP, definitely save your brass. You will love reloading once you get started. You'll shoot more than you ever have before, too.

 

Buy ammo online when you can, save your brass and then reload In the future. You‘re going to pay a hefty price for ammo, but it is what it is. Or sell it and buy something different. I have a small amount of factory ammo and reload, so no ammo shortages here. I buy anything 35 Remington when it shows up in the reloading store I go to.

 

Mike and I and many of you boys are blessed to reside in states where there are no cartridge restrictions. With that said, I'll never own a rifle with a modern caliber because I love old school.

But understand guys working within their states restrictions and going with the 350 legend etc. Cool with that!

 

You mean shoulder bump? As in the Lee Loader only neck sizes? I have not found it to be an issue unless mixing rifles and brass. If loading for the same gun it's not a problem in my experience.

 

If all else fails, go to Gunbroker.com and rifle ammo. Search for 35 Remington ammo and you will find menny options. You can also re-load the brass if you have the componente. Check the link below!

https://www.gunbroker.com/Rifle-Ammunition/search?Keywords=35%20Remington%20ammo&Sort=13

 

I bought all the .35 Remington I could find over the years. I don’t reload but I also save all my brads too. I have maybe 20 boxes of 35 Remington ammo and 300 empty cases. It is no longer my primary rifle so I am set for the rest of my hunting career. I have always found.35 Remington to be hit or miss. There will be several years where you can’t find ammo, then about the time you give up and think about ditching the rifle ammo will show up again. I took to buying a couple boxes every time I find it and I ask in small mom and pop shops in out of tje way places. You frequently find a few that way.
I think some large pocket buyers have hoarded to sell at inflated prices during shortages.

 

I bought all the .35 Remington I could find over the years. I don’t reload but I also save all my brads too. I have maybe 20 boxes of 35 Remington ammo and 300 empty cases. It is no longer my primary rifle so I am set for the rest of my hunting career. I have always found.35 Remington to be hit or miss. There will be several years where you can’t find ammo, then about the time you give up and think about ditching the rifle ammo will show up again. I took to buying a couple boxes every time I find it and I ask in small mom and pop shops in out of tje way places. You frequently find a few that way.
I think some large pocket buyers have hoarded to sell at inflated prices during shortages.

If you ever want to get rid of any of that brass you arent reloading, let me know. I've been reloading since 1975, but the 35 Rem is new to me. I wouldn't be fussy about brand or condition.

 

If you haven't thought about reloading yet, this would be a great opportunity to start. You'll have to pay some premium prices for boxed ammo to start, I think. That would get you the brass you need for reloading. I haven't seen any 35 Rem brass in some time now. Other components are available - you just have to look. You could get a used single stage press off eBay for pretty cheap. Dies are for sale there as well.

Just a thought. It's either that or continue to pay top dollar for boxed ammunition. It's going for $80 a box and higher.

 

A recent look at Natchezss.com has plenty 35 Rem 200gr Winchester brand for $58.99. Good luck.