I got a 35 Whelen just because I always wanted one. I like that I can make brass in one easy step, and it works fine. I don't have the larger game in my area but if was available wouldn't feel under gunned. It can be downloaded to a 35 Rem velocity level or cranked up to not far behind say a...
The Sperr 220gr HC has been discontinued. I used a Fury 35 cal 220gr couple years ago in my Whelen and it worked fine on a 7pt WV whitetail. Got good groups with it. They come 50 to a bag. Might check them out if you want to stay with that style and bullet weight.
Well, as a friend used to say " It's handmade not homemade" :D Your first guess for a wad cutter is possible. Maybe look on Ballistic Products website for a comparison.
Hey Preacher, how did the 30 Carbine perform on game like a deer maybe? Reason asking, when I was a kid knew couple of guys that had them and used for deer hunting but don't recall them getting a deer with it. Weren't very many deer around these parts back then.
I have them also but they keep telling me they're not ready. Almost begged them last year at my appointment. Friend described the lens selection as good, better and best. Not able to relate but according to him his insurance only paid so much, and he paid out of pocket the balance for the best...
223 Rem
243 Win
25-06 Rem
6.5x55 SW
270 Win
7mm08 Rem
7mmRM
308 Win
30-06 Sprg
35 Rem
35 Whelen
40 cal .395 RB
50 cal .490 RB and 250 gr Sabot
54 cal .530 RB
12ga Sabot Slug
compound and crossbows
That is a fine bullet that will work well in your rifles after finding the load. I wouldn't hesitate to put one thru the ribs of a deer. Good around bullet. I used to use the 55gr version of same bullet in a 222 Rem for turkeys and such and it did well. Have a box of the 50gr I'll play with in...
Hey Joe, FWIW my limited experience with feather weights has been four. Two were full length bedded to the sling stud in the barrel channel after tried free floating. One floated and action bedded with one inch under the barrel. One I bought for my son was like this. All different but each does...