For those of you who live in a state (Iowa, Louisiana) that allows the 35 Whelen as a “restricted” or “primitive” weapon can you share how it meets those restrictions. I have a Whelen and run 250’s safely to 2700. Not a frozen rope but that gets me similar drop as a 180 30-06 and around 4K Ft/Lbs energy. Just curious. Seems like a hell of a victory. I know our restricted zone in Michigan has 35 cal or larger straight walled case no longer than 1.8”. Hence the 450 Bushmaster, 350 Legend etc. We even have one guy building custom 45-70 with trimmed cases to 1.8” and a 405 and 500 grain bullets loaded out to meet SAAMI COAL.
