35 Whelen & 358009 Hunting Loads Please

[JesterGrin_1]

The time is finally here. :guntootsmiley:

I have the rifle and will fire some jacketed rounds through it first. But looking for some help with the 358009. The powders I have on Hand are IMR-3031,IMR-4350,RL-15 and TAC.

Thank You one and all.

[richhodg66]

I have used RL-15 and IMR 4320 with that bullet, but thus afr haven't gotten good accuracy from mine with any combos I've tried. Mines a Remington 700, and I'm told, but haven't checked, that it has a slower twist rate than others so that heavy a bullet may not be optimal.

Seems like RL 15 and IMR 3031 ought to be good powders for the Whelen. I would think IMR 4064 would be good too.

[JesterGrin_1]

Rich it all depends on who you ask. But many say that the twist rate of the Remington 700 which is a 1-16 twist is too slow for the over 250Gr bullets.

But what have you sized yours at? maybe if you sized them larger say .359 or .360 it would help.

[Blammer]

sorry I havn't tried any of the powders you have.

40gr of IMR4895 is the one I like. :D

[smoked turkey]

:kidding:I think you guys with those slower twist barrels should sell me that 358009 since its no good for you. kidding:

..."I have used RL-15 and IMR 4320 with that bullet, but thus afr haven't gotten good accuracy from mine with any combos I've tried. Mines a Remington 700, and I'm told, but haven't checked, that it has a slower twist rate than others so that heavy a bullet may not be optimal."...

[geezer56]

Try Steves Pages. His data for the 275 gr bullet should work nicely for the 358009. He lists 3031& RL15.

[JesterGrin_1]

Yep I have Steves Pages Saved. And so others will know here is the addy. http://stevespages.com/358_2.html

[richhodg66]

I've been sizing to .359. The rifle really hasn't shot other bullets any better though. I haven't really worked with it a lot yet, however. I may try Blammer's load of IMR4895 next, I know I have some around.

[Blammer]

That should read 280gr not 180gr boolit.

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g81/blammer8mm/Targets/35Whelen3589.jpg

[richhodg66]

There's actually a custom Whelen bult on a '03 Springfield available locally here. Much heavier than my 700 (which may actually be an advantage). Have been strongly contemplating trading off the 700 for this one. I'm a Model 70 Winchester fan and genearlly never found 700s that appealing.

In all fairness, I haven't really given this 700 a chance yet, but I expected it to shoot well right off the bat.