Home Forums Hunting & Shooting Express Rifles and Big Bores Only 35 Whelen, 310 Woodleigh, 16" Twist

I would have thought you could get at least 2300 FPS with the 310 Woodleigh since I get almost 2400 FPS with a 320gr. in my 9.3x62 long tubed gun..Try H414...just a guess, don't know..

I think a 310 35 cal. at 2100 would be pushing your luck for cape buffalo, much like using a 45-70 is...Its easy for some to say it will kill them and it will, but I betcha they have never seen a buffalo at 10 or 15 feet coming their way with his eyes bloodshot and the size of tennis balls. As much as I have used the 9.3x62 and my old 375 H&H and even lighter calibers its probably more of a stunt for the most part, I still prefer the .416 or 404 and a 458 Lott doesn't hurt my feelings.

But like I said if you could kick it up to about 2300 FPS it should work 95% of the time, and you always have a PH to back up the failures I suppose.