Originally Posted by okie john
Originally Posted by Mule Deer
...the original reason for the .35 Whelen (deeper penetration due to heavier, slower cup-and-core bullets) basically disappeared when the Nosler Partition appeared in 1948.

This makes sense. If so, then is there still a good case to be made for the 35 Whelen over a 30-06 with 180- or 200-grain Partitions?

Not looking to stir the pot, just genuinely curious and I'm working hard to talk myself into building my third one...


Okie John


Of course the Whelen is larger in diameter. If the Whelen isn't needed then why is the 338 needed?



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