35 Whelen AI

[30-338]

Here's what caught my eye (quote) in QL.

Step% -02.0 Fill% 106 Charge grains 70.56 Vel fps 2913 Energy ft lbs 4240
P-Max psi 58489 P-Muz %8604 Prop Burnt MS 99.9 B_Time 1.132

Would I ever try that load? Probably not but you have to admit it is interesting.

I'm very curious to know if it is even possible to put 70 grains or RL-17 in a 35WAI case....
I run 67 grains in my standard Whelen case.. and that is a case FULL!!

I am also considering a new barrel and an AI'd chamber, so I am interested in what you get out of yours.

I don't mean to high jack this but my 35 WhelenAI cases with hold more than 70gr R-17.

 

[Dwh7271]

30-338,
I'm intrigued.
If you don't mind, what do they hold and what load do you like with yours?

 

[SJB358]

30-338,
I'm intrigued.
If you don't mind, what do they hold and what load do you like with yours?

Yup, I'd like to know too.. I happen to have a Whelen laying around I could be talked into "playing" with....

 

[30-338]

SJB358,Dwh7271, I fire formed using Rem 35 Whelen brass. I filled couple cases just to see how much it would hold up to case mouth using R-17. I could get 74gr/R-17 using long drop tube.

My hunting load I use R-15 with 225gr AB and to case mouth it hold 70gr/R-15.

Barrel is a Kreiger with 1/14 twist barrel @ 24".

 

[Dwh7271]

Thank you sir. Good info.

 

[truck driver]

The M70 is on it's way to Cottage Grove Or. With any luck I should have it back by mid June or so.

 

[SJB358]

The M70 is on it's way to Cottage Grove Or. With any luck I should have it back by mid June or so.

Nice, that has to be fairly exciting. I wouldn't be surprised if you have it back in less that 10-12 days. He is usually pretty quick about that stuff..

 

[truck driver]

It will take 14 days round trip just for shipping at least that is what Fedex said.

 

[SJB358]

Got ya. I would bet that is the outside of their estimate. They are usually fairly decent as long as weather doesn't tie them up..

 

[truck driver]

Just got the conformation that the M70 was delivered, Now the wait begins.

 

[SJB358]

Nice. That has to make you happy. Won't be long now.

 

[gerry]

Should be great when you get it back, will be neat to see how it shoots. What bullets are you thinking of trying?

 

[truck driver]

Should be great when you get it back, will be neat to see how it shoots. What bullets are you thinking of trying?

I've got a good selection to work with.
200gr Hornady, 200gr AB, 225gr Sierra GK, 225gr AB, 250gr PT and 250 gr Speer Hot core. Need to get some 225gr PT so I have the full line.

 

[gerry]

That's a good selection of bullets, should be a fun project

 

[truck driver]

Yeah Buddy! And I talked to Jesse today and he has the rifle and will start on it tomorrow and will be done by the end of the week so I should have it back sometime next week.

 

[gerry]

Cool. That is pretty quick turn around, beats the long wait times for a full custom job.

 

[sask boy]

Rodger, that is great news I think we are all looking forward to seeing how this AI is going to shoot.
The selection of bullets you are accumulating will handle just about all your hunting situations :wink:.
Looking forward to your range reports with photos !

Blessings,
Dan

 

[preacher]

Are you going to run a bunch of tight JB patches through it before you fire it? I am not sure just how much "lapping" would be accomplished doing this? It may clean up some tool marks, sharp edges. Of course, it may shoot like a match rifle first outing!

 

[truck driver]

Wont know till I getter back and see how she looks Preacher Jim.

 

[SJB358]

I'd think a good scrubbing with JB's or Iosso wouldn't hurt anything. It can only help smooth it up a little bit. Mine surely benefited from the work.