1) I'm running a 35 Whelen AI. and I am looking to run reduced recoil 200 grain loads that are fast enough to give expansion and remain good Deer Loads within 200 yards (most within 50 yards).

I'm thinking that the 200 grain Hornady Spire point or 200 grain Hornady FTX at around 2100 fps - 2200 fps ought to perform the task (but I dont know).

2) What's the felt recoil comparable to in an 8 lb setup.?


Does anyone have LOADING and DEER HUNTING experience in this direction.?











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