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beretzs":q26j4kbq said:I imagine if you continue working up in .5gr increments you could get more. RL15 is pretty good stuff in the Whelen. Seems like it does take it to the other class of medium bore cartridge. Scotty
onesonek":q7w2kvjo said:beretzs":q7w2kvjo said:I imagine if you continue working up in .5gr increments you could get more. RL15 is pretty good stuff in the Whelen. Seems like it does take it to the other class of medium bore cartridge. Scotty
That is certainly your prerogative Scotty. You may gain a little velocity and not lose any accuracy. Albeit, you are half way to the Norma Mag levels now, so I suspect if you did, the very least would be at the expense of brass life, as I also think you would start into some pressure issues. There again it's your choice.
But think about it another way, while you would gain some more energy, an extra 50 fps, will only gain another 10-15yds in point blank range.
And like Don said,,,,,the animal won't know the difference, or die any quicker.
But I know how it is, in wanting to know or push the limits.
beretzs":be49nmp0 said:I think you will find the Whelen really doesn't let them walk far. Alot of frontal area, high SD'ed bullets that penetrate far and decent speed. Kinda a sure killer. I think if you continue to work up, you would probably end up in the mid 2700's with the AB and have trajectory as good as a 30-06 with 180's and alot more killing power. Nobody ever mentioned a 30-06 for being underpowered for much, and the Whelen is that much more. Love the Whelen Don. It's taken a bull elk, black bear, deer and all have been found at their tracks. I can't say that for the other cartridges I hunt with, and part of it was the animal and shot, but again, it breeds alot of confidence. If you haven't messed with the 250's, give them a whirl, I think the Whelen scream to be shot with them, and old Elmer Keith will smile down from above while you are sending them downrange. 270's, 280's and 30-06's wanna be Whelen's when they grow up! Scotty
beretzs":397lyp5h said:Tom, I think you would like the Whelen and heck, you already have tons of brass to make good Whelen or 358-06 cases from! It is an excellent cartridge. Since you have time now, it would be nice to see what you could do to your 30-06. PacNor could put an excellent barrel on it for you to match up with that new stock. I would like to find M70 in 270, 30-06 or whatever that needs to be built. I think the ultimate Whelen should be on a M70 rifle. Scotty
BK":39flas55 said:I know a deer won't stop a 250 grain Speer Grand Slam!