People say that the 35 Whelen is like a great big 308, so TAC would make sense, even if only for lighter bullets.
Thanks,
Okie John
I tried TAC in my last .35 Whelen, a 700 with a 22" barrel. Ramshot doesn't list any data for it, so I used powder charges that seemed reasonable compared to other powders with a similar burn-rate. Came up with these, which showed zero signs of excessive pressure.
200-grain Hornady FTX/64.0 TAC--2956 fps
225-grain Nosler AccuBond/62.0 TAC--2803 fps
The brass was Remington and the primers Winchester LR.
Didn't shoot a vast number of groups, but the 225 load shot a little better than the 200.
I would have never considered using that much TAC.Just shows you how when you increase the bore size,you can pack way more fast powder than you think you can.Found this QL data matching 57500psi
Cartridge : .35 Whelen
Bullet : .358, 200, Barnes 'TTSX' 30461
Useable Case Capaci: 59.347 grain H2O = 3.853 cm³
Cartridge O.A.L. L6: 3.340 inch = 84.84 mm
Barrel Length : 22.0 inch = 558.8 mm
Predicted Data for Indicated Charges of the Following Powders.
Matching Maximum Pressure: 57500 psi, or 396 MPa
or a maximum loading ratio or filling of 110 %
These calculations refer to your specified settings in QuickLOAD 'Cartridge Dimensions' window.
C A U T I O N : any load listed can result in a powder charge that falls below minimum suggested
loads or exceeds maximum suggested loads as presented in current handloading manuals. Understand
that all of the listed powders can be unsuitable for the given combination of cartridge, bullet
and gun. Actual load order can vary, depending upon lot-to-lot powder and component variations.
USE ONLY FOR COMPARISON !
Powder type Filling/Loading Ratio Charge Charge Vel. Prop.Burnt P max P muzz B_Time
% Grains Gramm fps % psi psi ms
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Ramshot Big Game 106.2 61.9 4.01 2787 96.2 57501 8219 1.022
Ramshot TAC 99.9 58.9 3.82 2704 93.3 57501 7751 1.043