The .35 Whelen Pistol

To my mind, the 35 Remington or maybe 358 Win would be best in a short barrel. I’ve shot a few deer over the years with a 14” TC Contender using 200 GT bullets in a 35 Remington, and it works very well. But ammo is hard to find/expensive these days. Also, those thin jacketed 357 bullets will be like bomb going off when driven at high velocities.
 
Rimshot said:
How about a 9.3x62? You could load the 95gr PPU hollowpoints made for 9x18 mak (.365 diameter). Grafs has them for $17/100. I bet you could get them screaming out of there. I bought some to try in my 9.3x74R for varmints when I'm out bird hunting with the drilling.
Click to expand...
That's a thought. A lot of potential there. Interesting concept and I enjoy how you stayed within the .30-06 wheelhouse on brass. Super cool idea.
TOBY458 said:
To my mind, the 35 Remington or maybe 358 Win would be best in a short barrel. I’ve shot a few deer over the years with a 14” TC Contender using 200 GT bullets in a 35 Remington, and it works very well. But ammo is hard to find/expensive these days. Also, those thin jacketed 357 bullets will be like bomb going off when driven at high velocities.
Click to expand...
Well you've discovered what effect I'm looking for.
 
QL says 3100-3550 fps (depending on 10 or 15" barrel) with a 9.3 shooting 95 grainers with a case full of 4227 at MAP. I don't know how much they could take before they come apart mid air though.

Might have to stick to the .357/358 caliber for tougher jacket/bonded bullets, or if you want something really unique a .40-06/400 Whelen, then you can shoot 41 rem mag bullets
 
Rimshot said:
QL says 3100-3550 fps (depending on 10 or 15" barrel) with a 9.3 shooting 95 grainers with a case full of 4227 at MAP. I don't know how much they could take before they come apart mid air though.

Might have to stick to the .357/358 caliber for tougher jacket/bonded bullets, or if you want something really unique a .40-06/400 Whelen, then you can shoot 41 rem mag bullets
Click to expand...
How does QL compare the .35 to the 9.3? I'd be curious to see what a 125 .357 xtp would do in a .35 W or even an AI. I'm forming the cases out of 06 brass either way...
 
Forrest Halley said:
How does QL compare the .35 to the 9.3? I'd be curious to see what a 125 .357 xtp would do in a .35 W or even an AI. I'm forming the cases out of 06 brass either way...
Click to expand...
Looks like around 2700-3150 with a 125 out of the 35 whelen pistol. Again something like RL-7 or 4198. Hornady seems pretty technical, they might be able to tell you the max velocity or RPM the bullet will stay together.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Members online

... and 1103 more.
Total: 71,825 (members: 1,153, guests: 70,672)

Forum statistics

Threads
65,361
Messages
1,442,206
Members
135,693
Latest member
BennieBrog
 

 

 

Proudly sponsored by

Latest posts

Latest profile posts

6
'68boy wrote on Rare Breed's profile.
Wife and I will attend ah dinner in Nashville Friday night. Jay Sheets and wife Chris
•••
crossfire3006
crossfire3006 wrote on Hornedfrogbbq's profile.
An excellent AH member right here! I had a fantastic transaction with Hornedfrogbbq (I was the seller). His communication was first rate, payment was extremely fast, and I would have absolutely no reservations at all dealing with him again. Thank you, F!
•••
HENRY GRIFFITHS SAFARIS
HENRY GRIFFITHS SAFARIS
Here we are, the last day of the show in Denver, it's been a good show but expecting a quiet day today. I will be back for-sure to do this show next year and maybe also do the one in Sacramento California.

On Monday I will be hitting the road driving from Denver and eventually make it down to Atlanta for the flight home.

its going to be a good year!
•••
C
CraigV wrote on Rem280's profile.
Hi Rem280, Saw your post on getting selected for Idaho Elk. Do you have a zone(s) selected? I live in N Idaho, might be able to offer some ideas.

Cheers,

Craig
•••
G
ghay wrote on Konrad.inc's profile.
Do you still have the Ruger 9.3x62?
•••

Share this page

 
Top