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Re: 35 Whelen Failure Whelenman #4387973 09/06/10 Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 20,955 Likes: 3 Deer Park, Tx R Reloder28 Campfire Ranger Reloder28 Campfire Ranger R Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 20,955 Likes: 3 Deer Park, Tx No, that doesn't make you a loony. No more than me thinking about the 300 WSM 25 years before it came on the market. By the way, in case you missed it, Jeremiah was a bullfrog.

Re: 35 Whelen Failure Reloder28 #4388020 09/06/10 Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,324 Central British Columbia zxc Campfire Regular zxc Campfire Regular Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,324 Central British Columbia A handloaded 280 runs a 175gr HornadaySP 2700fps out of a 22"bbl. By comparison a 7RemMag runs a 175gr (outa of the green and yellow box) 2730 ish in a 24" bbl.

Re: 35 Whelen Failure zxc #4388074 09/06/10 Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 1,644 In the land of halfwits! N Nrut Campfire Regular Nrut Campfire Regular N Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 1,644 In the land of halfwits! Furprick, You are on a roll today! Just as long as you keep in mind that there is nothing more manly than a "Belted Maggie".. Now if they would only put a belt on the .223 Rem. Last edited by Nrut; 09/06/10. It's a great life if you don't weaken..

Re: 35 Whelen Failure zxc #4388089 09/06/10 Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 30,997 Likes: 8 USA J jwp475 Campfire 'Bwana jwp475 Campfire 'Bwana J Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 30,997 Likes: 8 USA Originally Posted by Furprick My long throated 35Whelen will launch 225gr Barnes TSX's 2900+fps, my cousins 338Win launches Barnes 225gr TSX's at 2750fps. My 30-06 does 2900 with a 168gr TSX. That's a mighty slow 338 load. I get 2900+ with 225 TSX bullets. The 338 225's have a higher SD & BC. Never seen an animal remain on his feet after taking one from a 338 win mag I got banned on another web site for a debate that happened on this site. That's a first

Re: 35 Whelen Failure Dancing Bear #4388111 09/06/10 Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 21,810 CO D djs Campfire Ranger djs Campfire Ranger D Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 21,810 CO Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. The 35 Whelen works within its limitations (e.g., no elephants), and is mild on the shoulder.

Re: 35 Whelen Failure jwp475 #4388129 09/06/10 Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,324 Central British Columbia zxc Campfire Regular zxc Campfire Regular Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,324 Central British Columbia 73gr H4831, 225TSX = 2750fps out of a 24" metric equivelent bbl in the Sako pretty much duplicates a faactory load. 63gr Varget in the 225gr Whelen load

Re: 35 Whelen Failure zxc #4388173 09/06/10 Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 6,755 Atlanta D doubletap Campfire Tracker doubletap Campfire Tracker D Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 6,755 Atlanta I really like my Whelen, but I'm thinking of re-barreling to .30-.35 Whelen. I haven't noticed much difference in effect, if any. He who joyfully marches in rank and file has already earned my contempt. He has been given a large brain by mistake, since for him the spinal cord would suffice. - Albert Einstein

Re: 35 Whelen Failure doubletap #4388351 09/06/10 Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 10,262 Between Seafire and Scott F B Bulletbutt Campfire Outfitter Bulletbutt Campfire Outfitter B Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 10,262 Between Seafire and Scott F Originally Posted by doubletap I really like my Whelen, but I'm thinking of re-barreling to .30-.35 Whelen. I haven't noticed much difference in effect, if any. I try to stay away from wildcats, myself... I saw a movie where only the military and the police had guns. It was called Schindler's List.

Re: 35 Whelen Failure Bulletbutt #4388361 09/06/10 Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 6,755 Atlanta D doubletap Campfire Tracker doubletap Campfire Tracker D Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 6,755 Atlanta Originally Posted by Bulletbutt Originally Posted by doubletap I really like my Whelen, but I'm thinking of re-barreling to .30-.35 Whelen. I haven't noticed much difference in effect, if any. I try to stay away from wildcats, myself... There's probably enough loading data on that wildcat that I won't be playing in uncharted territory. He who joyfully marches in rank and file has already earned my contempt. He has been given a large brain by mistake, since for him the spinal cord would suffice. - Albert Einstein

Re: 35 Whelen Failure doubletap #4388439 09/06/10 Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 60,243 Likes: 31 Banana Belt, Montana M Mule Deer Campfire Kahuna Mule Deer Campfire Kahuna M Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 60,243 Likes: 31 Banana Belt, Montana I believe it's official name is .300 Whelen. I am getting kind of eager to try one! “Montana seems to me to be what a small boy would think Texas is like from hearing Texans.” John Steinbeck

Re: 35 Whelen Failure Mule Deer #4388535 09/06/10 Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 6,755 Atlanta D doubletap Campfire Tracker doubletap Campfire Tracker D Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 6,755 Atlanta Thank you. I have a tough time keeping up with all the latest wildcats. He who joyfully marches in rank and file has already earned my contempt. He has been given a large brain by mistake, since for him the spinal cord would suffice. - Albert Einstein

Re: 35 Whelen Failure doubletap #4388549 09/06/10 Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 60,243 Likes: 31 Banana Belt, Montana M Mule Deer Campfire Kahuna Mule Deer Campfire Kahuna M Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 60,243 Likes: 31 Banana Belt, Montana I suspect the .300 version might really versatile! “Montana seems to me to be what a small boy would think Texas is like from hearing Texans.” John Steinbeck

Re: 35 Whelen Failure Mule Deer #4388555 09/06/10 Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 6,755 Atlanta D doubletap Campfire Tracker doubletap Campfire Tracker D Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 6,755 Atlanta Have you tested it yet? Maybe you could be the first to write an article on it. Last edited by doubletap; 09/06/10. He who joyfully marches in rank and file has already earned my contempt. He has been given a large brain by mistake, since for him the spinal cord would suffice. - Albert Einstein

Re: 35 Whelen Failure doubletap #4388564 09/06/10 Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 60,243 Likes: 31 Banana Belt, Montana M Mule Deer Campfire Kahuna Mule Deer Campfire Kahuna M Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 60,243 Likes: 31 Banana Belt, Montana My friend Ron Spomer beat me to it.... “Montana seems to me to be what a small boy would think Texas is like from hearing Texans.” John Steinbeck

Re: 35 Whelen Failure Mule Deer #4388583 09/06/10 Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 6,755 Atlanta D doubletap Campfire Tracker doubletap Campfire Tracker D Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 6,755 Atlanta Too bad! At least you were the first with the 29.5 something or other. I can't remember the exact name. He who joyfully marches in rank and file has already earned my contempt. He has been given a large brain by mistake, since for him the spinal cord would suffice. - Albert Einstein

Re: 35 Whelen Failure doubletap #4388586 09/06/10 Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 30,997 Likes: 8 USA J jwp475 Campfire 'Bwana jwp475 Campfire 'Bwana J Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 30,997 Likes: 8 USA It was the B-29 I got banned on another web site for a debate that happened on this site. That's a first

Re: 35 Whelen Failure jwp475 #4388635 09/06/10 Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 6,755 Atlanta D doubletap Campfire Tracker doubletap Campfire Tracker D Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 6,755 Atlanta Good memory. Perhaps if he had added a belt it would have been a commercial success. As I recall, a few people wanted the original version. He who joyfully marches in rank and file has already earned my contempt. He has been given a large brain by mistake, since for him the spinal cord would suffice. - Albert Einstein

Re: 35 Whelen Failure zxc #4388648 09/06/10 Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 14,212 Likes: 1 The town Del Shannon made famo... Whelenman Campfire Outfitter Whelenman Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 14,212 Likes: 1 The town Del Shannon made famo... Originally Posted by Furprick A handloaded 280 runs a 175gr HornadaySP 2700fps out of a 22"bbl. By comparison a 7RemMag runs a 175gr (outa of the green and yellow box) 2730 ish in a 24" bbl. Hey! now that can me an idea! A 7mm-35 Whelen that is the ticket. Well we're Green and we're Gold, and we play better when it's cold. All us Cheese heads have our favorite superstar. We love Brett Favre.

Re: 35 Whelen Failure Whelenman #4388667 09/06/10 Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 20,292 Likes: 24 T_Inman Campfire Ranger T_Inman Campfire Ranger Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 20,292 Likes: 24 Originally Posted by Whelenman Originally Posted by Furprick A handloaded 280 runs a 175gr HornadaySP 2700fps out of a 22"bbl. By comparison a 7RemMag runs a 175gr (outa of the green and yellow box) 2730 ish in a 24" bbl. Hey! now that can me an idea! A 7mm-35 Whelen that is the ticket. But what if you necked that down to .277? That would be awesome! Or just shove a .284 bullet into it, instead of a 7mm. My god, wildcats are aplenty today.

Re: 35 Whelen Failure Whelenman #4388673 09/06/10 Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 6,755 Atlanta D doubletap Campfire Tracker doubletap Campfire Tracker D Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 6,755 Atlanta Great idea. Maybe you could use the improved case so it doesn't bounce off big deer. Last edited by doubletap; 09/06/10. He who joyfully marches in rank and file has already earned my contempt. He has been given a large brain by mistake, since for him the spinal cord would suffice. - Albert Einstein