Merry Christmas All!
I intend to rebore a Savage Model 40 Super Sporter from .30-06 to .35 Whelen and I have some questions for this group.
What is the ideal twist rate for cast 358009 boolits weighing about 280 grains? Greenhill formula says 1:18 should work for that boolit at 2200 fps, but I read of problems in the Whelen with lighter projectiles at 1:16.
What is the best depth and number of rifling grooves?
I am planning on this for an elk, bear, moose gun and maybe an occasional mule or blacktail deer. The gun is new to me and in generally good shape (passed function check, no rust, stock intact). The bore does look pretty worn. I bought it specifically to convert to a Whelen. I only paid $125 for it, and it had an intact Weaver V10 scope on it which retails for $195ish, so I am already ahead. The only issue I can see is the detatchable magazine has a narrow area for the cartridge necks I may have to open up to accomodate the .35 caliber necks. I may just make some magazines for it on my own.
Any other advice or comments are welcome.
Thanks
pcw
Western Washington