Bob Nelson 35Whelen
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@DG870Interesting numbers. I don’t really have a dog in the fight either as I own and like both calibers and their cousin, the 338-06. It appears these calculations were done for muzzle velocity, it would be interesting to see the same calculations done from 100 to 500 yards at 100 yard intervals using the muzzle velocity at that distance. The higher BC for the 338 should retain velocity better so the scales should tip the other way. They are both great cartridges so one doesn’t really need to be judged “better“ than the other. Good discussion to have over a bottle of Bushmills (sorry Bob, not a rum drinker)
Maybe a nice Jamison's instead of Bushmills
The Whelen loaded with a nice accubond still delivers over 2,000fpe at 400 yards so still plenty at that range.
I love to stir the pot, they are all good cartridges that will kill game effectively. I do like to get people to think about the old cartridges that were once regarded as short range but with modern powders and bullets turns them into a far better proposition.
This way maybe some of the older stuff can get a new lease on life. Ever rounds like the 257 Roberts, 7mm Mauser and the 30-06 have benefitted from better powders and projectiles. Take the good ol 06 for example. It came out pushing a 150gn bullet at 2,800fps, now it can be safely loaded to 3,000 plus fps with the same weight projectiles with newer powders. No one complains about that but when you start giving other old cartridges a boost people start jumping up and down saying it's not safe or that can't be done safely.
I just like to get people to think outside the box and give things a go.
Bob