Originally Posted by postoak

What kind of speeds do you get out of the .35 Whelen with 180 grain bullets? If it is in the 3100 fps range then this may be the best answer for whitetails out to 125
yards. You just don't need much sectional density to penetrate deer.


P O (postoak that is <G>)

So as to NOT derail this thread EITHER -

PM me and I'll gladly share my Whelen info, OR

Let's start another thread on the Whelen.

jwall- *** 3100 guy***

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