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I know a few on here shoot .400 Whelens. I am looking hard at the 400 Woodleigh as the projectile of choice.

For those that shoot it…I believe Woodleigh recommends a minimum impact velocity of 1800 fps. Starting at 2100-2150 or so it falls below that around 150 yards.

Do you feel the 1800 fps minimum is conservative, aggressive or about right?

Anyone taking game further with good results?

Not trying to make the .400 something it ain’t…just trying to get an idea of what is realistic should I move forward with the project (presently debating between a .375-06, .400 Whelen, .358 Norma and .416 Taylor…neither of which do I need, lol)

I know a few on here shoot .400 Whelens. I am looking hard at the 400 Woodleigh as the projectile of choice.

For those that shoot it…I believe Woodleigh recommends a minimum impact velocity of 1800 fps. Starting at 2100-2150 or so it falls below that around 150 yards.

Do you feel the 1800 fps minimum is conservative, aggressive or about right?

Anyone taking game further with good results?

Not trying to make the .400 something it ain’t…just trying to get an idea of what is realistic should I move forward with the project (presently debating between a .375-06, .400 Whelen, .358 Norma and .416 Taylor…neither of which do I need, lol)