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Post by jwp475 on Jun 24, 2021 18:58:38 GMT -5
Lee will post the pictures for me. Thanks, Lee
The Barnes Vortex 180 grain advertised at 2900 FPS chronographed 2971 FPS
The Nosler Accubond 225 grain advertised at 2725 chronographed 2664 FPS
The Hornaday 200 grain Superformance advertised at 2910 FPS Chronographed 3026 FPS
The Highwall has a 28" barrel
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Post by nolongcolt on Jun 25, 2021 14:00:57 GMT -5
Whats the bullet weight for the Vortex load?
Lots of Whelen fans over on the Africa Hunting forum. One fella from Down Under gets velocities out of his rifle that rival low end .375 Hollands! He uses CFE223 powder in large doses and says his loads are clocked and legit and safe in his rifle.
His loads surpass the .338 Win mag even though the .338 has a larger capacity.
He claims over 2900fps/4200ME for 225 grs, over 2700fps/4050ME for 250 grs. Real barn burner loads!
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Post by jwp475 on Jun 25, 2021 14:46:15 GMT -5
Whats the bullet weight for the Vortex load? Lots of Whelen fans over on the Africa Hunting forum. One fella from Down Under gets velocities out of his rifle that rival low end .375 Hollands! He uses CFE223 powder in large doses and says his loads are clocked and legit and safe in his rifle. His loads surpass the .338 Win mag even though the .338 has a larger capacity. He claims over 2900fps/4200ME for 225 grs, over 2700fps/4050ME for 250 grs. Real barn burner loads! Speer shows 2700 FPS with a 250 grain bullet and 2000MR powder. Speer also shows 3172 FPS with 180 grain bullet and Power Pro Varmint powder |
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Post by nolongcolt on Jun 25, 2021 16:39:07 GMT -5
Thats what I hear. I suspect not many will ever get there with their rifles, even if they try. Those loads are really pushing the envelope. I was always happy to get 2650 or so with a 225 and push 2600 with a 250.
I never tried to make an H&H out of one, its still an '06 case.
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Post by Fowler on Jun 26, 2021 19:32:00 GMT -5
What elk could ever tell the difference of 50 FPS? I have a couple of rifles I lean on a bit because they shoot more accurately the harder you lean on them. But generally I have given up my firewalled loads in most guns, they just are not worth the stress. Plus if I want more there are always bigger guns I can get.
That said some cartridges are just loaded pretty mild, 338 win mags come to mind. I run a 225gr Partition at 2950fps with no pressure signs other than recoil that gets pretty unpleasant!
I have pondered the 35 Whelan for a long time, classic cool cartridge that is a real elk killer. I have a 1895 reproduction 30/06 that I am so tempted to rechamber into one…
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Post by Lee Martin on Jun 28, 2021 9:34:37 GMT -5
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Post by jwp475 on Jun 28, 2021 10:46:43 GMT -5
Thank you, Lee!
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Post by rjm52 on Jun 28, 2021 21:09:18 GMT -5
That is some smokin' velocities...
Would be interested in knowing what the velocity is from a 22" bolt gun as that is what several of my friends hunt with...
Bob
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Post by jwp475 on Jun 29, 2021 6:21:40 GMT -5
That is some smokin' velocities... Would be interested in knowing what the velocity is from a 22" bolt gun as that is what several of my friends hunt with... Bob A friend is loading 62.5 grains of 8208 behind a 200 grain TSX and getting 2933 FPS in a 22" barrel |
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Post by rjm52 on Jun 29, 2021 7:03:00 GMT -5
Not sure what one of my friend's is using but I know the other is shooting a 225 Nosler Petition for all his game.....and has killed a bunch of deer and one moose. My guess would be he is in the 2600 fps range...
I have several .350 Remington Magnums... One is a custom built Montana Rifle Company gun with a 22" barrel. Because the action is just slightly longer than a Remington it allows the bullet to be seated so the base is at the base of the neck...allowing for more powder. Have loads that went over 2700 with a 250 and 2900 with a 200... More than I will ever need...
Bob
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Post by jwp475 on Jul 1, 2021 12:02:37 GMT -5
Scored 8 pounds of Power Pro Varmint today. Now I can reload for my 35 Whelen
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Post by x101airborne on Jul 16, 2021 13:51:34 GMT -5
I wonder how RAD78 would work in the Whelen... I plan on trying it in my 338-06.
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