Also back when Barnes loading manual #1 came out, there were some 60k loads for the Whelen. I used aa2015 and the original 225x bullet at 2821 fps for a few years. Hammer of Thor. The new powders are far better I would say as that load bordered on too much. Brass in my old loose custom chamber grew a bit. I carry the Whelen around with the GH scope mounted Heinsolt in the drawer at home and the Lyman peep doing duty most of the Time now. It looks and feels very good in my hand swinging along on the American savanna or in the woods. Love this old rifle.
