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Norma is introducing some new chamberings in .300,.338 and .375 calibers and is planning to offer Whelen ammunition and brass. I think there is a message about the Whelen in all of this� CP. http://www.norma.cc/content.asp?Typ=72&Lang=2&Submeny=1&Rubrik=Download
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Good news about the Whelen! Thanks for the link!
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I could not locate anything on Norma's site about the .35 Whelen. Could we have a more precise link, or maybe an excerpt?
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Found it on page 33 of their download. It's on their "Planned Products" list and says it'll be offered with a 250gr Oryx bullet.
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Dennis, look on page 33 under �Planned Products� and page 51 under �Norma Cases.� CP.
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I'm was happy to hear that they'll be offering 8x68S ammunition and a "heavy-weight" 9.3 Oryx bullet. It is good news regarding the 35 Whelen too. Seems like a somewhat unusual chambering for a Euro company to load.
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Found it...took about a beer to download the catalog...it's a long way from Sweden to Alaska for all those little electrons, hurry though they might... . I like Norma brass, though I have no complaints about R-P .35 Whelen brass. Just happy to see them adopting Remington's red-headed stepchild. Dennis
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I could like a 250gr 358 caliber Oryx bullet VERY much.
Oryx are in my top 3 of favorite bullets, just not available in many calibers.
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That sure is good news about the Whelen.
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I could like a 250gr 358 caliber Oryx bullet VERY much.
Oryx are in my top 3 of favorite bullets, just not available in many calibers. Hope I don't ever have to ask for Oryx by name
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Don't think Norma would go for calling a bullet Moonpie, but you can hope........
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I'd like a better supply(options) for brass. I just ordered 100 Remmies and the jury is out on how they'll do. I've always preferred WW brass for some reason.
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Remington is the only brass I've used in my Whelen, over the past 15 years. I have had exactly zero complaints or issues, and the rifle shoots rather well, so...I'm guessing you will like them fine.
If you don't, blame Bush. Or Steelhead.
Dennis
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Ditto, been running Remington Whelen brass since '89.
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Me too.. Never had a problem with Remington brass for my .35 Whelen..
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I just bought some 35 Whelen loads from Nosler Custom. Norma makes the brass for Nosler so it makes since for them to offer it with a Norma headstamp,they are already geared up for production.
I think the same holds true for 280 Ackley Imp. which is available from Nosler and Norma.I'd like to add that I've never had a problem with Remington Whelen brass and have used it since the late 1980s too.
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You might want to take a look at the headstamp on the Nosler Custom 35 Whelen loads. Mine say Remington!
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I use Winchester and federal 30-06 brass, Oddly I like the Federal best.
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+1 on the Remmie headstamp on the Nosler Custom ammo for the 35.
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I thought Federal made Noslers brass?
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