Dose any one here have any experience with heave bullets in the 35 Whelen? 275gr. and up.
I have some Hawk 275gr. bullets on order. Just wondering if any one has any load data and/or hunting experience.
Thanks
In answer to your hunting question, I took a huge Shiras Bull Moose last year in Colorado with my Ruger Hawkeye SS/Syn 35 Whelen with 1:12 barrel twist and a 280 gr. SAF going 2,300 fps.
He was standing broadside at 40 yds. when I hit him in the shoulder. He took four steps and fell over dead. Found the bullet under the hide on the opposite side.
Surefire, I like your bullet and caliber choice!
I've taken two large bull moose (55 and 56 inch rack) with the 275 grain 358 woodleigh at 2200 fps
two medium-large bull moose (40 and 42 inch rack) with the 300 grain 9.3 mm a frame at 2400 fps.
In all instances: Deep penetration with all shots taken, lots of blood spilled, clean holes with no bloodshot mess.
The standard medium bores sure do make a great moose gun. Always pack the meat right where you shoot them rather than chance of 100-200 yards further out in some swamp hole or brush tangle:
338 federal, 338-06, 35 whelen, 358 winchester, 9.3x57, 9.3x62 all make handy, potent little 4-5 down carbines.
That 2300-2500 fps velocity window is the sweet spot.
