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Thread: got lucky with the 35 Whelen

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    Boolit Master



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    got lucky with the 35 Whelen

    Sometimes it takes a lot of time to develop a load that shoots well. This time I got very lucky with a first try.
    35 Whelen, 1:14 twist, Mauser 98 action, Burris scope, 260 gr cast FN 0.359 / 18 gr 2400 / GI brass
    Right off the bat the groups were less than 1" at 50 yds and just over 1-1/4" at 100 yds.
    no flyers, no tumbling, no leading and the loaded rounds all chamber flawlessly.

    The only problem: I bought these cast 260 grainers, many months back, from a fellow member and I have no clue what mold they came from! When I get a chance I will post a picture of the cast boolit and perhaps someone will recognize it.

    atr
    Last edited by atr; 09-01-2021 at 09:06 AM. Reason: text
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    The only problem: I bought these cast 260 grainers, many months back, from a fellow member and I have no clue what mold they came from! When I get a chance I will post a picture of the cast boolit and perhaps someone will recognize it.
    Ouch.

    That is why I don't like buying boolits. With my luck I would find an absolutely perfect load, then be unable to replace it.

    Robert

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    ATR....can you post a pic of the 260 grainer please?

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