35 Whelen Bullet Expansion

[JD338]

Thought you guys would like to see the Nosler bullet expansion from a 35 Whelen.
Test media is gallon water jugs at 100 yds.
Bullets tested are 225 gr PT, 225 gr BT and 250 gr PT.

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[FOTIS]

As usual nicely done!

What were you muzzle velocities BTW?

 

[JD338]

Pop,

The 225 gr loads have a MV of 2650 fps and the 250 gr MV is 2500 fps.

Very lethal for NA game.

JD338

 

[FOTIS]

Not too shabby at all! :lol:

 

[WPH]

Thanks for the test I am considering a 350remmag and shooting partitions out of it.

 

[JD338]

The 350 Rem Mag with a 225 gr PT is a hammer for most any big game animal in NA, but not excessive for deer size game.
With all but the biggest game, you will get a nice exit wound without excessive meat damage.

JD338

 

[WPH]

I just purchased a Ruger stainless synthetic 350 remmag. I am stuck with factory rem 200 gr untill I get reloading supplies.

 

[Guy Miner]

That factory 200 grain load is a deer thumper! :grin:

 

[JD338]

The 200 gr Pt SPCL will work fine on deer. When I got my 700 Classic in 1988, I used the 200 gr load for the '88 and '89 seasons and killed 2 bucks each year. I recovered 2 of the 4 bullets. I switched to the 225 gr PT when it was introduced in 1990 and never looked back.

JD338

 

[FOTIS]

Where are them darn Accubonds in 35? :evil:

 

[JD338]

Where are them darn Accubonds in 35? :evil:

My sources tell me Spring 07 for the 35 cal AB.
I know I will be hunting deep in a cedar swamp with the 35 Whelen
and some 225 gr AB's. :grin:

JD338

 

[340boy]

That 35 Whelen sounds like fun!
I think I would snag one if I did not already have a 9.3X62.
I hear that Remington is chambering the 35 Whelen in the CDL, that could be nice :grin:
I just hope Nosler comes out with those dang accubonds in the 9.3 and .35 soon! :x