I have had a .35 Whelen for some time. It is a K(* 1943 action with a 22" Douglas barrel, iron sights and a 2-7 Leupold. I put it in a Choate 98 stock to lighten it up. With scope, irons, a peep slide in the buttstock, sling, butt cuff and scope covers it weighs 8lbs 8oz. It has a Decelerator pad on it.
I long ago settled on a load of 60 gr of REL 15 with a 225 Sierra Game King, 225 gr NPT or 225 TBBC (which I am out of except in discontinued factory ammo). Nosler says 59.0 grains is max these days so don't use my load.
The longest distance I have used it at was 235 yards. I sight it 3.5 " high at 100 yards and it hits 7-8" low at 300 yards.
Reading about the attainable velocities with newer powders has me thinking I should do some more load development. Though when shooting it I am not sure I want much more recoil.
I am thinking I will aim for 2700-2750 fps with a 225.
