35 Whelen

[legendhunter]

I found a NEF rifle for sale in 35 Whelen at a really good price. How are they with shooting cast bullets and what would a good bullet weight? Thank you.

[siamese4570]

I have one and shoot a noe 245 gr flat point at about 2000fps. Groups pretty well
Siamese4570

[pworley1]

I use the Lyman 358315 358318 and the Lee 358200 and they all shoot very well at about 1800-2000.

[Rapier]

I use the RCBS design plain base flat nose 200g PCed with same loads as a J bullet. RCBS discontinued the mold, so I have gone to the Saeco iron mold they shoot sub MOA with authority. I traded my early short barrel, light, 35 W 700 Classic for a 6.5x55 classic and am currently building a longer, heavier barrel 35 W 700.

[atr]

I shoot 200, 214, and 275 grain in my 35 Whelen. 1:14 twist
I find that the longer projectiles are more accurate than the shorter stubby ones.

[Tripplebeards]

Was going to try 200 grain HP cast in my 7600 pump but can’t get them to feed and cycle.

[siamese4570]

Legendhunter, If you want some abuse, try a factory a round thru your handi rifle. One will be all you want. Of course we're not on this site because we shoot "j" words. This is a great cast boolit rifle.
Siamese4570

[Shawlerbrook]

Agree with siamese4570. Out of the light Handi Rifle I would only shoot cast reduced 35 Whelen loads for the sake of my shoulder.

[Tripplebeards]

My 7600 chambered in 35 whelen is an absolute recoil beast with factory loaded jacketed ammo. Who ever said the recoil was almost the same as 30-06 is full of BS. I have the same 7600 in 30-06 and its recoil is like shooting a 243 vs a 375 RUM between the two calibers. I’m sure the handi rifle would even be worse.

[BadgerShooter]

I have had 3 whelens. The first was a non-cataloged Ruger 77. Honestly, it was a ***. The stock cracked, the rifle would not reliably fire factory ammo due to headspace issues and it wasn't very accurate with anything I tried in it. I did kill a nice Black Bear with it at about 10 yards where it performed admirably with the bear dead on the spot. The other rifles are a custom mauser and my wife has a Rem 700 in the caliber. She shot a huge 11 pointer with it. With 250 grain bullets at full power, they do kick way more than a -06, closer to a 375 H&H. The 700 shoots paper patched bullets excellently. I thought it would be an ideal woods smasher, but once I started shooting the Marlin 45-70's at full pressure with swaged paper patch bullets, I found it to be way better for game under 150 yards or so.

[atr]

I know J's are not about this site but if you want recoil try 275 gr J's in the 35 whelen. I have a small supply of 275 J's and they will really push you back.

[Tripplebeards]

My 7600 wouldn’t feed or cycle j words or cast right out of the box. Didn’t know till after I tried a bunch of failed loader tests loaded singly. Accuracy was also terrible. I sent it back to Remington and got it back during their bankruptcy. It now feeds jacked ammo but not cast. Supposedly they replaced the barrel. Remington sent back a test target that shot sub MOA with their 200 grain factory load. They said it was a 100 yard three shot group. I’m guessing it was a 50’ group.lol. I haven’t got it to shoot better than a 1.5” group with over 60 ladder tests. Not giving up yet. I’ll try some heavier j words some day in it. If I ever give up on it people are paying and arm and leg for them on GB.

[ChristopherO]

The 35 Whelen I shoot is an old military Mauser that was sporterized long before I acquired it. I really like this rifle and cartridge and have been shooting reduced cast loads for fun and cost effectiveness. The Lyman 358318 boolit is so-so. The NOE 182 WFN GC mimics the 350 Legend. Accuracy is decent for the first 8 or 10 shots, then it needs to be swabbed out well due to the soft lead I use, range scrap.
The dirt cheap Bullseye loads of 7 grains are fun practice with no push on the shoulder to think of. It is all what you want to make of this combination.

When shooting full tilt 250 grain jacketed bullets it does set my hat back, but my rifle is considerably heavier than your's, has a decelorator pad that mitigates the recoil, as well. The Handi Rifle would be brutal, IMHO, with top end loads.

[BadgerShooter]

I know J's are not about this site but if you want recoil try 275 gr J's in the 35 whelen. I have a small supply of 275 J's and they will really push you back.

I have some 300 grain Barnes Originals - ditto on the recoil. I've got bigger guns that kick harder so its all relative. If you want smash out the front, you have to deal with some in the back, or install a brake.

[Tripplebeards]

…and if your down loading it you should have bought a 35 Rem imo. I have a 300 RUM and 375 RUM so I’m use to the recoil. Just stating it belts about twice as hard as a 30-06. Most magazine articles say the felt recoil is about the same between the 2 calibers.

[TurnipEaterDown]

I have a 35 Whelen Improved on a Mauser '98 action. 1:14 twist, 24".
To be honest, it almost meets std Whelen reloading manual book velocity. In this, I don't think the Ackley mod gives much w/ the short magazine (3.29" max COL, I load at 3.28" generally) except for improved headspace control which seems fine on the standard Whelen anyway if you handload.
I have used jacketed 158gr pistol bullets (great w/ XMP5744), 200 gr, 225 gr, 250 gr, 275 gr & 310 gr and liked them all for a purpose. I got 2225 fps on the 310s w/ 4350 & 2400 fps on 275s w/ RL17.
I use the NEI 232 gr (cast, checked, lubed, 252 gr for me) with IMR3031 with good satisfaction at 16-1700 fps.

Found this cartridge killed everything I pointed it at quite nicely w/ jacketed bullets (Boar, Deer, Elk & a Bison).

The rifle used to wear a 2 3/4 power Redfield post. Now a Burris I think 1-4x w/ heavy duplex. The duplex will easily cover the group at 100 yd, and measured I often get 5 shots ~ 2 inch. It really liked a 250 Hornady SP w/ IMR4007 (sub inch) but it was a slow load -- 2150 fps. So, other than put a couple boxes through paper, that load didn't get much use.

I never minded the recoil w/ full loads, though I tend to move w/ a rifle in recoil.

[kaiser]

I have 3 Whelen's (35) at the moment; two bolts and a pump. The pump is the hardest recoiling of the three because of its lighter weight and stock design. With "full house" 250gr loads the pump action turns into a "semi-auto" where the "slide" initiates ejection without any effort on my part! The recoil of the two bolt actions rifles are much less than the pump because they weigh almost a pound heavier; one is in a "fiber" stock and other in wood. I read somewhere that Col. Whelen opined that the cartridge was designed for the bolt action; I do believe the cartridge is certainly the most versatile in this type of action, especially for a "hand loader". I do not find the recoil of the cartridge to be much more than a standard weight (8#) 30/06 firing "full house" 180 to 220gr bullets. (I have owned and shot .375 H&H, .338 Win., 9.3X62, and 45/70's that explored the "upper reaches" of my recoil "pleasure"!) I'll take the .35 Whelen over all the medium bores for comfort and effectiveness on big game. My .02

[gunseller]

I have two 35 whelens. One a custom on a mark X action and the other a Remington clasic 700. The clasic will shoot 147 grain 9mm bullets well enough to shoot rabbits at 50 plus yards. Many years ago I purchased several 500 bullet boxes of 200 grain copperised bullets from notional bullet company. They will run about as fast as j bullets. I the same bullet weight I can tell little differance in recoil between the 35 W and 30-06. With 225 or 250 j bullets the 35 W performance is about the same as the 338 win mag.
Steve

[MarkP]

I have several 350 Rem Mags all Remington's 1:16"; I have them sighted in for specific loads; I frequently shoot the LEE 158 gr FN (bevel base) over 8.5 gr of Red Dot or E3. Velocity is 1,350 - 1,400 fps. Also have shot the NOE 180 WFN with GC at 1,700 ish ( SR7625 -- about 13 or 14 gr) with great accuracy. I have loaded the same 50 cases multiple times down to 44 cases or so of the original 50, I anneal every 5 or 6 loadings or when I get some split necks.

Accurate Molds 247 & 273 gr FN for hunting these are designed to get 2.80" COL so loaded rounds fit in the blind magazine. RL-7, AA2015BR, IMR3031, RL-12, RL-15 for the 247's and IMR 4320 with the 273's.

Also the RCBS 200 gr FN shoots very well. I shoot that with RL-7 and duplicate upper 35 Rem loads with decent accuracy.


All are lubed with either Lars BAC or Carnauba Red.

The 247's at 2,250 the recoil is pretty sharp with a decent push in a 5.75 lb M Seven KS not too bad the the heavier 673 or Rem 700.

[lar45]

Not cast, but a Speer 250 with CFE223 will run 2700+ with book loads. I have a 28" barreled 350 Rem Mag on a Husky that will do an honest 2800fps with 35 Whelen book loads.

[legendhunter]

Thanks for all the replies, I picked the gun yesterday and he trough in some brass a total of 223 pieces with 66 pieces being new. All for $ 280.00, and gun likes new !!

[lar45]

Excellent deal

[geezer56]

The NEF Whelens had some headspace issues. If yours is one of those, it will have a lot of FTF issues. I've had 3 of those, if you have that problem, PM me. I Know what will get it to work and can walk you through it. I never found the handi rifle recoil to be worse than a bolt gun. The 358009 is a beast in that caliber.

[sukivel]

Thanks for all the replies, I picked the gun yesterday and he trough in some brass a total of 223 pieces with 66 pieces being new. All for $ 280.00, and gun likes new !!

Heck of a steal!!!!


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[atr]

was out shooting yesterday....35 whelen...200 gr FN cast0.359 and 212 gr semi-point 0.360 cast....both with 18.4gr/2400
good accuracy at 100 yds. very comfortable to shoot.

congratulations on your purchase and I hope it turns out to be a good shooter
atr

[NEKVT]

Had a 35 Whelen for a brief time - more novelty than need. It was a rebarreled Rem 721 with a heavier than sporter barrel and steel receiver sight. I tried it out with some 220gr Speer loads and it felt like I was in a car wreck! The metal buttplate didn't help. The cases had an extruded ring all around from a groove cut in the chamber so I returned it along with a new set of RCBS dies. Upon examination at the large S. ME gun store they said the receiver was also cracked and it should never have made it to the rack. Better off without it anyway. It wouldn't do much more with cast that my 35 Rem or 356Win won't do but was something different to try.

[Elmer Fudd]

My favorite is the NOE 230 FN. It hits hard and shoots surprisingly well. High 1000s with 2400. I have not hitek coated any yet, but plan to. Maybe can push into the 2000s without fouling. Paco's load for the 280 RN is full power and shoots about 2" for me with clip on wheel weights and a gas check.

I killed a speed goat last fall with a 230 FN in a different cartridge (358 JDJ) at about 1700fps, 99 yards; Ruark would have been pleased. No expansion but complete penetration from a frontal chest shot, 1.5" diameter wound and autonomic plexus destroyed. Goat went down at the shot and didn't recover. Tasty steaks and burgers, no running.

[smoked turkey]

I have a wood stocked Ruger 77 MKII in 35 Whelen. I like it a lot. I have several molds for the rifle and have mainly concentrated on using the old Lyman 3589 which weighs in at about 300 grains with a mix of 50/50 clip on ww + pure lead. I added a pinch of tin (2% or so). I have used the 35whelen to take a couple of our mid sized whitetails plus a nice bore black bear in eastern Canada. It is a very versatile cartridge and it can be a hand full with full power loads. I generally load it to mid levels and it has worked very well for me. To the original poster I'll say good luck with it and I bet it will be plenty accurate for what you intend to use it for.

[Tripplebeards]

Great deal! Just remember if you ever need more brass just neck up the 30-06 family cases.

[atr]

Tripplebeards is correct,
but I would suggest you anneal the neck area before you neck up to 35 cal. as that will reduce the possibility of the neck splitting.
best
atr

[Tripplebeards]

Good point. I’ve necked up 270, 280, and 30-06 to 35 whelen after annealing.

[legendhunter]

geezer56, thank you for the heads up. Let me get out and shoot it and I will let you know. And what does FTF stand for?

[stubshaft]

FTF = Failure To Fire

[legendhunter]

Thanks, stubshaft.

[cwlongshot]

Good show! I have had dozens if H&R's and NEF rifles.

Many claim the issues but folks like to complain more then proclaim. Rem 35 cal has had its issues but its largely accepted that its soft brass in some chambers. Dont fret GO SHOOT IT! Plenty if time to be concerned and seek help IF there is a issue.

Yes its a very cast bullet friendly caliber!! Some excellent bullet designes have been made thru the years!! That 358009 is a dandy heavy @ 280+ depending upon your alloy. (Not so powder coat friendly, as its a bore rider.)
The RCBS 35-200 fp and its copies are excellent 200g. Saeco and Lyman both have excellent bullets in the 245/250g class too!

I Bought a bullet from Tom @ Accurate its a 36-270c and has been great for me and powder coated. Its accounted for a bear and a few whitetails. Its 270g, I have good loads with 2400, 3031 & vv140 to 1900 fps.

Good luck with yours!!

CW

[lar45]

I have a handi rifle in 30-06 with a long chamber. Sometimes the loaded round will slip in past the extractor and won't fire.
I know that I can make cases just for it, but it mostly just sits in the closet.

[Tripplebeards]

I bought my 223 varmint H&R back a few months ago. Bought it new in 94’. Heavy trigger but it’s a tac driver. Goes bang every time I pull the trigger. It’s on my bucket list to dissemble and polish the trigger. It shoots sub MOA at 200 yards and shoots the same hole at 100 yards with my hand loads. Love to shoot the thing.

[geezer56]

The FTF issues in the Handi rifles is caused by a too deeply reamed chamber. I have owned 3 of the handis with 2 having the issue. The quick and simple fix is to use a 375 caliber die to expand the neck of the brass oversize, then size in the Whelen die until sized brass will just chamber. Then load and shoot. After that, just size fired brass enough to push the shoulder back about 0.001". Problem solved without overworking the brass.

[Jim22]

I think the .358 Win. makes a better, more efficient cast boolit rifle. As was said above the .35 Rem. is as well. But the OP found this rifle at a good price so it seems as though he will have a lot of fun with it.

Jim

[Tripplebeards]

I think the .358 Win. makes a better, more efficient cast boolit rifle. As was said above the .35 Rem. is as well. But the OP found this rifle at a good price so it seems as though he will have a lot of fun with it.

Jim


I agree since it seems like most don’t load their .358 rifles to close to max 35 Remington velocities with cast. Waste of space and powder imo. I’m still going try and get my whelen to feed cast some day soon again. Got a few 10 round mags from a member here and can’t get them to feed either. Maybe I’ll try to fabricate them on the next rain day.

[versa-06]

I ride that 358 wagon, got 2 of them with 1:12 twist. They can handle some good velocity with cast, Using an accurate 36-254C from Tom I can get 2260 fps using WC846 with about the same burn rate as AA 2015. I would like to have a 35 Whelen but haven't talked myself into it due to powder consumption.

[versa-06]

And Congrats with your new Whelen!!!

[legendhunter]

Thanks for all the info, I am going to set of dies ordered and see how it shoots. I thought loading up some 158gr SWC I have lying around for some plinking loads. Have you guys tried shooting them?

[lar45]

I loaded some 160gn rfn pb cast and got them up around 2000fps from my 16" barreled Whelen. This was years ago, so I don't remember which powder. A 158swc and unique would Make for some great small game loads.

[missionary5155]

Press on with that 35 Whelen. There is always a way to get a barrel to work.

[missionary5155]

I was sitting here thinking.... we never have owned a Caliber .35 rifle until 5 years ago when we bought a 35 Rem barrel to put on our last 30/30 Marlin. Have bunches of caliber .38 rifles. I do have to write our 375 Whelen's rank real high on our favorite list and "go to" rifles.
From RB to 345 grain FN we have alot of fun and never wonder if we have a proper load ready for any critter we will ever come across.
But the 35 Whelen is also right in that nitch of "do anything".

[ChristopherO]

To answer your question:

Yes, with a bit of Bullseye they can shoot rather well for slow plinkers. When time permits I'll test the 158 SWC's with the 4227 loads in the range bag. Those are hotter, with gas checks and powder coated. Looking forward to finding out how well they print.

[legendhunter]

Thanks, ChristopherO, please keep us updated.

[Dinny]

Press on with that 35 Whelen. There is always a way to get a barrel to work.

I agree! It's awfully hard to make a Handi 35 Whelen barrel into a 358 Win or a 35 Rem but you can go the other way with those smaller cartridges with just a simple rechamber. The great thing about shooting lead bullets versus a jacket bullet is that you can seat the cast bullet out enough to chamber into the rifling. You don't want to test fit with a live round as the bullet could pull and you could drop powder. Find the sweet spot by measuring with a Hornady LNL length gauge or by using a dummy round. Having some rearward pressure will ensure the case fires more often and forms to the chamber. Neck sizing after that may result in less FTFs. I don't know I would call the problem a headspace issue as the small should is probably more to blame.

Thanks, Dinny

[skeettx]

I use the Lyman 358009 bullet

[cwlongshot]

I use the Lyman 358009 bullet. Great bullet but troublesome to us powder coaters...

I bought a 36c -270 mold and haven't looked back! I did like the 3509 allot and it shot well but If I use I need to conventionally lube it.

[eastbank]

i have three 35 whelens, a ruger #1-remington 700 cdl- a van patton custom 98 mauser. they all shoot fine with the right loads, but the sierra 225 BTSP at 2600 fps useing varget cuts bullet holes at 100 yards and is the only J bullet i use in them for deer-bear.

[gutshot_again]

I've been using Lymans 358627. Feeds well through a Rem 700. Shoots even better. Best is terminal performance on deer.

[MarkP]

Thanks for all the info, I am going to set of dies ordered and see how it shoots. I thought loading up some 158gr SWC I have lying around for some plinking loads. Have you guys tried shooting them?

8.5 gr Red Dot or any faster powder will be abound 1,350 - 1,400 fps

[waksupi]

. Great bullet but troublesome to us powder coaters...

I bought a 36c -270 mold and haven't looked back! I did like the 3509 allot and it shot well but If I use I need to conventionally lube it.

What problem did you find with powder coating the 358009?

[RED333]

I picked up a Savage 110 that has been barrelled to 35 Whelen. Also picked up 2 molds, Layman 3589 and a NOE 359-190 HP. The NOE boolit is powder coated and shoots well with a load 4350. Have not tried the 3589 yet(just got the mold this weekend), it has to be seated deep into the case, the gas check will be below the neck a bit. The rifle did come with a few store bought jacketed bullets, all those shot well with a load 4350.

[versa-06]

Congrats on the new gun.

[Tripplebeards]

i have three 35 whelens, a ruger #1-remington 700 cdl- a van patton custom 98 mauser. they all shoot fine with the right loads, but the sierra 225 BTSP at 2600 fps useing varget cuts bullet holes at 100 yards and is the only J bullet i use in them for deer-bear.


I need to try some of those Sierras. I’ve read the 225 grain Serra is one of the most fragile .358’s so the expand really easy. Sounds like a great bullet. I’ll have to see if anyone wants to trade for some of my group buy 200 grain HPs I casted up in my avatar for some. I have a bunch of 220 Speers but I believe they are a lot tougher.

[ChristopherO]

Thanks, ChristopherO, please keep us updated.

Those 158 grain SWC's over 4227 I referred to in post #47 did not group all that pretty - at 100 yards. I didn't try them at short, small game range to give a thorough report on their accuracy. With a WFN PC'd boolit using 7 grains of Bullseye I have achieved a tight little grouping at 60 yards before out to the Whelen. Well within a rabbit's head, but the scope would need to be adjusted from the stouter loads to make it work to POA.

[lar45]

What I have done for small game loads in Mt 30-06 is to load several rounds at Increasing powder charges, then go to the range and shoot at 25yds using the bottom post of the cross hair as an aiming point.
When you find the velocity that hits to point of aim, then adjust slightly up and down to see what groups well...

[Rockydog]

I have a NEF in 45-70. No problems at all with the gun. I have used 405 Grain cast bullets in it for deer hunting. Anchors deer on the spot. As for recoil, I tried the 405 loads at 1900 FPS and it was brutal. I backed it off to 1700 FPS and it was tolerable. Lately, as I have aged a bit, I find that 1600 FPS will still drop deer and give my shoulder some relief too. I really wouldn't worry about recoil with the NEF Whelen as bullets will be about 1/2 of the 45-70 405 grain that I shoot. Using a recoil calculator, at 1600 FPS and a 405 gr bullet the 45-70 NEF with a scope will have a recoil energy of 31 Foot pounds. The Whelen with a 250 grain bullet at a much faster 2100 FPS would only generate about 26 Foot pounds of energy. Have fun with the Whelen.

[cwlongshot]

Yes sir those H&R can take heavy loads... usually FAR BETTER then the guy trying ta shoot them!!!

I used ta load Remington 405's to about 1650 as my top
Loading.

I saved those 400g @ 1900 fpr the Marlin and High Wall Browning!

[Tripplebeards]

Tell my little 7600 carbine chambered in 35 whelen that. I loaded up some 200 grainers around 2900 fps and it beats the snot out of me. My 300 rum with full throttle 200 grain bullet hand loads kick less.

[legendhunter]

Thanks for the update ChristopherO . Now that it is cooling down a little here in Az. I'll get back to some load testing.

[white eagle]

I have one in a model 70 Super Grade but I don't shoot cast in
Do have a mold for it though a 260 gr Mountain Molds 2 cav. gas checked boolit ,just haven't tried it yet
I can't seem to bring myself to throttle it back for cast, use the same boolit in my 358 win. no need to throttle that one back

[white eagle]

decided to load up some 260 gr cast with imr4198 with a dacron filler lit up with a Remington large rifle primer
the 4198 has been sitting around here so long it was in a metal powder can
these are powder coated boolits as well

[cwlongshot]

Altho ya are not getting the speed and energy of jacketed The cast bullet preforms on a different level within tjose lower pressures and soo ya will find that your not really missing anything but higher powder bills and more recoil. ;)

CW

[35Whelen]

I have owned my Whelen for more than 30 yrs now. Mauser 98 Action, Kreiger Stainless Cut rifled barrel with a 1-in-12 twist. McMillan stock and a Parker Hale trigger.
I have been casting now for about 5 years and learned a pile off this site. Here is my first time out with the 310 Thumper by NOE bullet molds
Remington Case, CCI Br-2 Primer, and 49 Grains of IMR 4831. Lubed with two coats of Bens Liquid Lube,
Recoil is very easy. Accuracy is more than adequate. Didn't have a Chronograph the day, but others with more experience estimated I was in the area of 1900-1950 fps I shot this group and went home with a big smile on my face.
306457

[atr]

good shooting !
I also am having good success with 35 Whelen / Mauser 98 with 1:14 green mountain barrel & 4 power steel tube weaver scope
cast 200 gr FN / 0.360 sized and 18.4/2400

[KMac]

I am still working on this but it is coming along nicely.

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It’s a CVA accura V2 with a Boyd’s stock and forend in .35 Whelen.
I shot 20 of the Hornady 200 gr Superperormance Cartidges getting in somewhat broke in and sighted in.
Then I shot a 3 shot group with Nosler 225 gr Accupoints and it was under an inch. Then went back to shoot some more of the Hornady’s and the groups opened way up. So I put it up and called it a day. When I got back home I noticed the buttstock was loose, so I fitted it some more since I had been in a hurry to get it to the range. Still have more grinding to do on the recoil pad. Haven’t got back to the range yet.
It is a straight stock, but with the inch and a half Limbsaver on it I get a good cheek weld. I have 3589 and a RCBS 35-200 molds to work up some loads in the spring.

[cwlongshot]

I have a 310g, a 270g & various 250, 245 and 200's. But prefer 245+ in cast in my bigger 35's.the lil maxi & 35 rem shoot those 200's very well. But powder cap moves the heavies better.

The 310 have been relegated to my 358Norma Mag. The Whelen loves that 270g. Shooting touching 50y holes @ 2000 fps. The 245 Saeco shoots even better @ 1850 but I like that lil extra weight. I figured the 245 for the 358/356 but for that lovely 359-220 MP mold!! Boy howdy my buddy Bobs re7 load under that bullet @ 200-2100 is flat awesome!

CW

[450]

I have a 35 Whelen built off a Mauser 98 and really like it but I just like 35 caliber for some reason. Wish I could get one bullet that would shoot good out of all my 35 calibers(358 STA, 350 Griffin & Howe, 358 Norma Mag, 35 Whelen).

[white eagle]

you can't miss with the 35 Whelen and cast
some cals are designed almost for cast boolits
another would be the 358 win.

[Rapier]

The 358 Win is indeed a very good and very under rated 2-300 yard cartridge.

[cwlongshot]

I have a 35 Whelen built off a Mauser 98 and really like it but I just like 35 caliber for some reason. Wish I could get one bullet that would shoot good out of all my 35 calibers(358 STA, 350 Griffin & Howe, 358 Norma Mag, 35 Whelen).. The Accurate 36-270c has been very good to me!!

I have a 36-310 as well but the Whelen likes that 270 better. But the Big Lady likes the 310 just fine.

CW

[450]

. The Accurate 36-270c has been very good to me!!

I have a 36-310 as well but the Whelen likes that 270 better. But the Big Lady likes the 310 just fine.

CW
Thanks, I will look into the Accurate 36-270C.

[TScottW99]

Agree with siamese4570. Out of the light Handi Rifle I would only shoot cast reduced 35 Whelen loads for the sake of my shoulder.

The Federal Fusion in my 35 Whelen Encore is not bad and does a great job on game. The Hornady Superperformance on the other hand, well I have a box I’ll give you