The .35 Whelen Pistol

[TOBY458]

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.

 

[Forrest Halley]

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.

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.

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.

Well you've discovered what effect I'm looking for.

 

[Rimshot]

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

 

[Forrest Halley]

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

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...