35 Whelen

[Huvius]

The potential of the 350 Rigby Magnum is greater than the Whelen as are the Norma Magnum and the best of the vintage .35s, the 35 Newton and others such as the 350 G&H Magnum.
The Rigby was loaded to what was acceptable and achievable in the day considering the bullets they had and the game that the 350 was intended for.
With that in mind, the Whelen is perfectly suited for the game that one would take with a .35cal.
The Whelen will fit any standard action, is easily made from easy to find and cheap brass and burns less powder than the bigger volume .35s for the same velocities.
So, with today’s components, the .35 Whelen is an obvious choice for one wanting a .350.
I can’t argue with that…

 

[Bob Nelson 35Whelen]

I see where DT is offering 310 gr woodLeigh Weldcor if I drop a bear permit might have to try them lol

@Flbt
What velocity is DT doing the 310s at.
It easy to load them to over 2,400 fps SAFELY.
Bob

 

[Deepfork]

i have had at least one 35 whelen since about 1989. My current one is one is built on a 1950 Columbian mauser with a shilem barrel. I also currently own a 1960s Winchester model 70 chambered in 358 Norma. I have had a 358STA that I felt was a bit too much of a good thing. I am a strong believer in shooting published loads, like loads that ate coming out of a reloading manual. I think if it's not published you are taking your chances. If I need more power than a 35 whelen or norma I will go with a larger cartridge. Pushing acartridge to its max is playing Russian roulette. I dont need that kind of excitement and surely dont need the cost both financially and physically. So when I hear someone saying that I loaded to this velocity I check to see what the books say. I guess that's just me.

I find I often stop before the published max loads. There are MANY bullet/powder combos never put in a book.

 

[jruby]

I find I often stop before the published max loads. There are MANY bullet/powder combos never put in a book.

There might be a reason for that - not all powders work well in all cartridges.

 

[Deepfork]

There might be a reason for that - not all powders work well in all cartridges.

No argument there.

 

[Flbt]

@Flbt
What velocity is DT doing the 310s at.
It easy to load them to over 2,400 fps SAFELY.
Bob

2075 fps for 2965 flbs out of a 24 in barrel

 

[Rule 303]

The pressures are different, you need a long action for the rigby. The cases are different and you mentioned the 35 whelen not the 358 norma. Still dont get your point on how they are so similar. Yes they shoot a 35 caliber bullet.

You need to read my original post properly I am talking about the performance. You know the muzzle velocities of the two are near equal, or where when the 350Rigby was popular in Africa.
Re the 358Norma I said that nowadays the 350 Rigby can be loaded to match it.

I can explain it to you but I can't understand it for you.

 

[jruby]

Just compared that to the 9.3x62
286g bullet going 2350fps is about 3500flbs.

I like the 35 whelen and love the 9.3x62. The 35 whelen is an excellent elk and bear round. I believe they both have thier place and have thier own strengths just dont need to turn a whelen into a 9.3x62.

 

[jruby]

You need to read my original post properly I am talking about the performance. You know the muzzle velocities of the two are near equal, or where when the 350Rigby was popular in Africa.
Re the 358Norma I said that nowadays the 350 Rigby can be loaded to match it.

I can explain it to you but I can't understand it for you.

My only question is out of which reloading manual i would find this information. I suspect the old cartridge has lower pressures.

 

[Deepfork]

Just compared that to the 9.3x62
286g bullet going 2350fps is about 3500flbs.

I like the 35 whelen and love the 9.3x62. The 35 whelen is an excellent elk and bear round. I believe they both have thier place and have thier own strengths just dont need to turn a whelen into a 9.3x62.

You are a fan of published data, according to multiple sources for bullets up to 250gr the 35 Whelen out performs the 9.3x62.

Not much out there for the 35 Whelen past 250gr, different story for the 9.3x62, plenty of published data for bullets up to 300gr and beyond, but why? I want something DG legal at that point.

 

[baxterb]

Just compared that to the 9.3x62
286g bullet going 2350fps is about 3500flbs.

I like the 35 whelen and love the 9.3x62. The 35 whelen is an excellent elk and bear round. I believe they both have thier place and have thier own strengths just dont need to turn a whelen into a 9.3x62.

My 9.3 throws a 286 North Fork at 2500+ fps.

But I still have a hankering for a 35 Whelen moving a 225 @2625 (the old 350 Rigby).