Sep 7, 2014 #1 I live in Louisiana and we are allowed to shoot single shot rifles with hammers of at least 35 caliber in our so called primitive season. I recently converted a batch of once-fired Federal ’06 cases into Whelens with a down-and-up stroke of the handle on my reloading press. E-mail your comments/questions about this site to:EmediaRifleman@nrahq.org For questions/comments about American Rifleman magazine, please e-mail:Publications@nrahq.org You can contact the NRA via phone at: NRA Member Programs1-800-672-3888, To advertise on American Rifleman, visit nramediakit.com for more information. Even with less-than-perfect broadside shots, the bullets sail completely through elk, and then usually hit a tree so hard snow falls off the branches. case re-formed to .35 Whelen comes up a bit short—in this example, by 0.015"—they function fine. about Scout product details. cases is gratifyingly frugal, and I have a lot of ’06 brass. After moving on to Griffin & Howe, Howe followed up with the .350 G&H Magnum, and it was loaded by Western Cartridge Company. Applying a light coat of wax-type resizing lube (available from Hornady and Redding) to the mouth of each case makes the job go smoothly. 1holeaddict; Mar 24, 2020; Big Stuff--7mm, 30 Cal, .338+ Replies 7 Views 642. This cartridge is more powerful than its parent, especially in killing power on large game. Expanding the neck places a lot of force on a case and the spindle in a full-length sizing die. The.35 Whelen is an inherently accurate round and this proved to be the case also with the 7600 Pump. fordwrench; Aug 28, 2012; Reloading Forum (All Calibers) Replies 4 Views 2K. He must have been using special brass because I am unable to get that much IMR 4350 into factory .35 Whelen cases or those formed from various brands of .30-'06 brass and still have enough space left to seat bullets at the overall cartridge lengths required by the magazines of various bolt-action rifles. That length may not be long enough to apply a crimp on some bullets, depending on their seating depth. Among other things, he, along with novelist Steward Edward White and a couple of others, was said to have taken more than 50 lions during a control shoot lasting three weeks. About 1MOA is a realistic expectation using ammo it likes. Reloder 15 has become the powder for .35 Whelen handloads, not only for me but for several other hunters I know who use the cartridge. SKU: CR5910. Remington originally loaded the.35 Whelen with 200 and 250 grain soft point bullets, generating a muzzle velocity between 2400 and 2675 fps. That is less than the 0.501 BC of the Sierra .30-cal. Plus I like the Whelen because I don't know of anyone that uses one in my area. Manufactured by E. Arthur Brown Company with special attention to detail, precision, and the materials necessary to enhance accuracy. In notes written about his .35-caliber Griffin & Howe Springfield, Whelen recommended two loads for it with IMR 4350. Introducing the RMRcc miniature red-dot sight for compact, concealed-carry pistols. Down through the decades, a number of .35-caliber cartridges have been introduced, but not a single one has managed to win the hearts of America's hunters. I have also owned a couple of Model 700s in this caliber, but my favorite is a custom rifle built about 25 years ago by Butch Searcy, who is now better known for building fine double rifles. The buck fell and slid on the snow with its momentum. Pictured are 3, 35 Whelen Carbines. 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Federal Premium loaded with the 225-grain Trophy Bonded Bear Claw is a good choice when sticking with one load for everything from mice to moose. Clean-burning, it delivers top velocities with all bullet weights, accuracy is usually very good, and it meters through powder measures with minimum charge-to-charge variation. Jonl; Sep 7, 2014; Big Stuff--7mm, 30 Cal, .338+ Replies 9 Views 21K. In this segment of "Guns & Ammo TV," Gun Tech Editor Richard Nance and Pro-Shooter Jim Tarr head to the range to wring out the Umarex Air Ruger 10/22. Woodleigh offers a 275-grain Weldcore, and from Swift we have a 280-grain A-Frame. About the time we completed development of this cartridge, I went on a long hunting trip in the Northwest, and when I returned, Mr. Howe showed me another cartridge that he had developed. Trijicon's new RMRcc features the durability and reliable controls that have made the RMR so successful, but its reduced dimensions make the “Concealed Carry” model better suited for the popular small-frame pistols designed for discreet carry and personal defense. Simpson and Whelen became friends, and during one of their conversations, Simpson mentioned using the .35 Winchester and finding it lacking. Grouped within 2 moa with the same amunition used in the previous test, 5 shots. As a colonel in the U.S. Army, Whelen was commanding officer of Frankford Arsenal in Philadelphia where James V. Howe was in charge of the machine shop tool room. Bought a pro hunter in 243 and took barrel off and replaced it with a match grade machine barrel in 35 whelen, 28 inch heavy conture. It was originally spawned around 1922 and having Colonel Whelen's name attached to it … They range from oldies such as the .35 Remington, .35 Winchester, .35 Whelen, .35 Newton and .350 Griffin & Howe Magnum to newer numbers such as the .358 Winchester, .356 Winchester, .350 Remington Magnum and .358 Norma Magnum. bullet hit right where I aimed—over the top of the buck. Nosler ammunition loaded with 225- and 250-grain Partition bullets has a following, and Winchester loads the cartridge as well. Dusty Stevens. Load Data &Technical Information by Cartridge. SBT. The bullets punch through deer, leaving a neat exit wound with little bloodshot meat. 180-gr. The story of a confederate sniper’s revenge and an exclusive look at his rifle. After leaving Frankford in 1923, he got together with Seymour Griffin and formed Griffin & Howe, a shop that became widely known for building fine custom rifles. Thursday, December 19, 2019. Down through the decades, a number of .35-caliber cartridges have been introduced, but not a single one has managed to win the hearts of America's hunters. Seeing dirt kicked up by the bullet, I aimed right on and a second bullet killed the buck. The heaviest charges I can squeeze behind 275- and 300-grain bullets are 59 and 53 grains, respectively, for velocities of 2,219 and 2,059 fps. No .35-cal. In the .35 Whelen section of "Why Not Load Your Own?" PropellantsThumbing through my records, I’ve handloaded the Whelen with a variety of propellants, from IMR 3031 on the fast side to IMR 4320 on the slow end. Reloading Glossary. Share: … The 220-gr. Although the .35 Whelen is commonly assumed to have been designed by the legendary Col. Townsend Whelen, many astute researchers believe it was actually designed by James Howe, a toolmaker/gunsmith at Frankford Arsenal and later cofounder of Griffin & Howe, and named in honor of the colonel. Velocities turned in by expanded ’06 and Whelen cases were within 20 f.p.s. Bought a locker accuracy pin and brought the group down to about an inch. The .35 Remington was once quite popular among hunters in the east. Test barrel length: 24Source(s): Accurate Powder 1 The .35 Whelen is a powerful medium-bore rifle cartridge that does not require a magnum action or a magnum bolt-face. Source(s): Accurate Powder : The .35 Whelen is a powerful medium-bore rifle cartridge that does not require a magnum action or a magnum bolt-face. Hunted with a 760 06 when I lived on Kodiak. I had one in .35 whelen for about … 35 Whelen Brass.350 Remington Magnum Brass. Update on 35 Whelen problems. bullets. Apr 2, 2020 . Col. Whelen at Winchester's Nilo Farms. Neck runout was 0.002" at most on the expanded ’06 cases, and their wall thickness was the same as Remington Whelen cases. If I bought bullets for it I would probably hear the words ".35 What?" 7600 35 Whelen Have hunted with pump rifles since 76 never had one jam or give me any problems. Accurate 2460 paired with Speer 220-gr. Campfire Regular. It may eventually be the only cartridge of its caliber we have left. Get the American Rifleman Insider newsletter for at-a-glance access to industry news, gear, gun reviews, videos and more—delivered directly to your Inbox. In addition to his gunsmithing skills, Howe was an accomplished stockmaker. A discussion developed over dinner recently, where several experienced hunters worked over the subject of the ideal North American rifle for larger game. Note that, although the shoulder angles are the same and begin at the same point from the case head, the Whelen’s neck is considerably shorter. Its 22-inch Apex barrel was made by the late Sam May, and its 1:12-inch twist handles bullets as long as the 310-grain Woodleigh. Aug 29, 2012. rcerro. With Blued Barrel, Black Stocks, and Rail Mount. lmartin. Bishop & Son custom shop in Warsaw, Missouri. Velocity was 2,375 fps. Case loss should be zero if new brass is used. I wondered whether the 2,920-fps velocity printed on its box was a misprint, but skepticism turned to amazement when my Oehler Model 33 indicated an average of 2,962 fps from the 22-inch barrel of my Mauser. With Stainless Steel barrel, Black stocks, and Scope Rail. That photo is absent in the later book. Scout .35 Whelen Stainless Steel with Black Stocks. Elmer speculated that the 300-grain roundnose made by Fred Barnes might be a better choice when hunting elk in heavy timber, but I don't believe he actually got around to trying it. The only rifle in the group in .35 Whelen was built on a 1903 Springfield action by James Howe in 1922 and originally had a Niedner barrel in .400 Whelen. For those who wish to turn back the calendar to the good old days, a few heavyweights are available. Certainly, lubricating the inside of the case necks eases the stress of expanding them. about Scout product details. SBT. 35 Whelen, Standard Model, Match Grade Barrels Ready Made TC Encore Accuracy Barrels® fit the TC Encore and Pro Hunter frames. Col. Whelen was a practical man, and my guess is that he had very little use for the .35 simply because the game he successfully hunted was easily taken with cartridges of smaller calibers and less recoil. That speed is nearly the same as the Speer manual lists for that bullet fired from the .358 Norma Mag. Rifles & Optics Editor Tom Beckstrand discuss the Hornady rifle line of Critical Defense... Economy ammunition will extend your range session, but what are the tradeoffs? bullets at 2451 f.p.s. Col. Whelen, dean of American riflemen, shooting his 7mm rifle on assignment for accuracy and trajectory. Following close behind are IMR 3031 and 4320. It should be devastating on deer. It clipped the bottom of the orange target, not seen in pic. The parent of this cartridge is the .30-06 Springfield, which is necked-up to accept a bullet diameter of .358 in (9.1 mm). bullets are constructed with an especially sleek form. My Ruger Hawkeye .35 Whelen shoots 3"-3.5" groups with the Weaver 4X in Ruger factory rings I have mounted on it using Remington factory 200 grain ammunition. SKU: CR4911S. Despite being a production rifle, the Model 2020 should rival more expensive custom builds. Load Data &Technical Information by Caliber. Setting the expander button deeper into the die supports cases against the die walls so they remain straight when the expander button enters them. This means you have the option to read your magazine on most popular phones and tablets. Remington Express Core-Lokt .35 Whelen, 200 gr. Posts: 1,042. missouri. by John Haviland - Two sets of large tracks meandered along the edge of an oxbow in the river. He passed away 10 months later, on December 23, 1961, at age 84. Butch also machined a quarter rib for the barrel, installed a banded ramp sight up front and modified the bolt shroud for a Model 70-style safety. Had he been involved in the creation of the cartridge, he would have written so. Many things were taken into consideration including manageable recoil, availability of quality bullets, accuracy out to reasonable range (300 yards maximum), magazine capacity, reliability, and so on. The Whelen kicked at both ends, but it was useful for nearly all North American big game. In the Speer Handloading Manual Number 15, however, a velocity of 2709 f.p.s. Have heard about the lack of extraction problems with reloads but never expericed any problem with good loads. Prior to that, however, the .35 was one of our most popular wildcats. Mr. Howe asked my permission to call this cartridge the .35 Whelen, but he alone deserves credit for its development.". $525.50. Of the various factory- loaded cartridges of .35 caliber introduced through the years, the .35 Whelen and .35 Remington went on to become the most popular. The.35 Whelen is all about relatively heavy bullets fired at a sufficient velocity to produce plenty of terminal energy and an adequate trajectory at typical hunting distances. Shop Nosler Products. Whelen passed the idea on to James Howe, who came up with two cartridges, one of which was the .35 Whelen while he was at Frankford Arsenal. They range from oldies such as the .35 Remington, .35 Winchester, .35 Whelen, .35 Newton and .350 Griffin & Howe … Perfect tough bullet for everything in North America, and not too much for a 300 pound Maine buck . Eric Poole takes a first look at Hornady's 6mm ARC, which has already been adopted by the U.S.... Federal Custom Shop cartridge options now include 243 Win, 257 Roberts +P, 257 Weatherby, 6.5... Give a Gift   Whelen and Howe envisioned the .35 Whelen as a rifle capable of dropping very large or very dangerous game, calling for a barrel with a 1-in-12” rifling twist to stabilize heavy bullets up to 300 grains. The .35 Whelen was developed as a wildcat in 1922 but was finally legitimized by Remington in 1988. The .35 Whelen has yet to win a popularity contest among hunters and probably never will, but the fact that it has been in use for more than 90 years is proof of its ability to shrug off the challenges of more modern cartridges. 4 within 2moa with one flier, probably me on that one. with an average group size of 1.29" for five, three-shot groups delivered from my well-used Remington Model 700. lmartin. Feb 20, 2016. Spitzer Boat Tail (SBT) with a G1 ballistic coefficient (BC) of 0.370. I put a o ring around the screws that hold the foreend on and it shout about 3/4 inch. Snow was still sifting down through the tree branches when I walked up to it. The distance looked long, and I held the crosshairs on the top of a buck to compensate for the bullet’s drop. Have a 35 Whelen in a 7600 that has taken 2 good bull moose with no problems. Cva 35 Whelen accuracy. from the .35 Whelen and .30-’06 Sprg., respectively, and their trajectories are still within 2" of each other at 400 yds. Rooster52 … Bishop & Son of Warsaw, Missouri. Even though a .30-’06 Sprg. Scout .450 Bushmaster Stainless Steel with Black Stocks. The crosshairs swung past the shoulder of the buck bringing up the rear and the rifle fired. The 35 Whelen was an effectively used big bore rifle cartridge for 65 years before there was even any factory ammo to shoot. [Re: 257heaven] #6051096 01/16/12: Joined: Nov 2009. For the past 25 years, this custom rifle on a Whitworth Model 98 Mauser square-bridge action has been the author's favorite in .35 Whelen. Price: $286.50. The Woodleigh 310-grain roundnose is available in both expanding and solid styles; both require a 1:12 twist. The 250-gr. Subscriber Services. The other pictures shows the cabines before I put the wood stocks on them. A stainless .35 Whelen barrel with a walnut thumbhole stock and mannlicher style fore end would look pretty sharp. This photo, taken February 1961, is thought to be his last. The partnership did not work out, and after about six months, Howe moved on to Hoffman Arms Company in Cleveland, Ohio, where he stayed for a long time. I looped ahead to intercept the whitetail bucks. This video is about Swarovski's Z3 BT scope and Hornady's 35 Whelen Load is listed for 250-gr. from a 22" barrel. The parent of this cartridge is the .30-06 Springfield, which is necked-up to accept a bullet diameter of .358in (9.1mm). of Alliant Power Pro 2000-MR propellant. The energy rating ran 3177-3197 foot pounds. It was named after rifle authority Townsend Whelen, but designed by a co-worker at the U.S. Springfield Armory (the real one, not the latter-day commercial company) around 1925, in his honor apparently. I was quite pleased with IMR 8208 XBR firing Hornady 250-gr. bullets listed in the accompanying table. ©2020 Outdoor Sportsman Group. There is little evidence that Col. Townsend Whelen ever hunted with the .35 Whelen. If I were to pick a second favorite, it would be Vihtavuori N-140. Unless there's something wrong with it I think you can expect it to shoot about 2MOA without too much difficulty. The .35 Whelen is all about relatively heavy bullets fired at a sufficient velocity to produce plenty of terminal energy and an adequate trajectory at typical hunting distances. bullets of ordinary construction—Hornady Spire Point, Remington Pointed Soft Point and Speer Hot-Cor Spitzer Soft Points. In this segment of “At The Range,” Handgunning Editor Jeremy Stafford and contributor Patrick... Springfield Armory's SAINT Edge Pistol may be the best AR pistol on the market. Butch Searcy did the barreled action, and it was stocked by E.C. A tapered expander button in most .35 Whelen full-length resizing dies makes doing so easy. The argument rages on despite the fact that Whelen long ago settled it in two of his books. group pairing Hornady 250-gr. of propellant. SKU: CR4911SC. Manufactured by E. Arthur Brown Company with special attention to detail, precision, and the materials necessary to enhance accuracy. I have found IMR 4064 to be a first choice for accuracy and speed shooting 200- to 250-gr. Left to right: .35 Whelen, .35 Remington, .358 Winchester, .350 Rem. I just bought a new 35 Whelen in H&R Handi-Rifle and I'm having issues with it misfiring and not getting good groups. But start out both bullets at 2600 f.p.s. They are a reliable, passably accurate rifle that won't win any beauty contests but by all accounts make a serviceable weapon. For the hunter who wants a high-quality single shot rifle, the SCOUT is the ideal choice. Eventually, Big Green would offer it in the Model 700 as well as its slide-action and semiautomatic rifles. Loading the heavier bullets also puts the .35 Whelen on a more equal footing with the 9.3x62mm Mauser. find a store. I have not tried the 275-grain Lion Load bullet from A-Square, but since it is of roundnose form, it should work in a 1:16 twist. 35 Whelen Cartridge Information. Hunter .35 Whelen Blued with Black Stocks. Those hunters that have BARs and 742 Woodsmasters re-bored to.35 Whelen report excellent accuracy, often MOA at 100 metres. At the heart of the rifle is the Model 2020 action which wish designed and built with very tight tolerances thanks to Springfield's technology-driven manufacturing capabilities The stainless steel action features an integral recoil lug, and pairs with a fluted bolt employing dual cocking cams and an enhanced extractor for high pressure loads. 180-gr. Spitzer Boat Tail (SBT) with a G1 ballistic coefficient (BC) of 0.370. Load Data Downloads . Remember it being a little heavy, though. quickload help? That's more than 100 fps faster than maximum handloads with 180-grain bullets in that rifle. The book "Mister Rifleman," published by Petersen Publishing Company after Whelen's death in 1961, has a chapter titled "A Rifleman's Battery." I have two different printings of Whelen's "The Hunting Rifle." bullets places it above its parent cartridge, the .30-’06, and its kind. The Great Ammo Shortage of 2020: When Will It End? History. Hornady SP-RP Interlock (r.) offer excellent versatility. That’s unfortunate, because the Whelen is an efficient and versatile hunting cartridge. Load development for a .35 Whelen AI.This rifle was fitted with a New Zealand made True-Flite barrel. Rdlningcltchdmpr. $418.95. The 35 Whelen on the other hand would cover the range of most of the places I hunt. Both are a bit long for the 1:16-inch twist of Remington rifles and usually require 1:14 or quicker. Pacing off the distance, the buck stood a few steps past 175 yds. A second load with the 225-grain GMX at 2,800 fps or so would be equally effective on elk and other large game. Almost two pages of one are devoted to the .35 Whelen, but in the later printing, the cartridge is hardly mentioned. One was 61 grains behind a 275-grain roundnose bullet made at the time by Joyce Hornady. Rifle was returned to CVA for the accuracy problem. Blue TC Encore Accuracy Barrels ® by EABCO 35 Whelen 1:14, Standard Model, Match Grade Barrel TC Encore Accuracy Barrels® fit the TC Encore and Pro Hunter frames. To get started, click the link below to visit mymagnow.com and learn how to access your digital magazine. I wonder about the recoil with a 35 whelen in that stock design. 35 Caliber Reloading Components. Some are convinced it was James V. Howe who created it, and others argue with equal fervor that it was Col. Townsend Whelen. One of the most aerodynamic is the Sierra 225-gr. All Guns and Ammo subscribers now have digital access to their magazine content. I had a 30-06 that was very accurate with factory ammo. Discussion Starter • #1 • Dec 31, 2012. A Case For EconomyHornady, Norma and Nosler sell .35 Whelen cases and, of course, brass remains after firing factory Whelen cartridges. In fact, I'm not sure he ever actually hunted with it. A case entering a die is unsupported and may drift this way or that with a spindle in its normal position with the expander button just above the bottom of the die. BulletsNo .35-cal. It is the most consistently accurate rifle in .35 Whelen I have ever owned and quite comfortable to shoot. But start out both bullets at 2600 f.p.s. roll over image to zoom in overview. The first time I hunted antelope with the Whelen, I stalked up on a buck. Joined: Nov 2009. The shortened spindle is also not as prone to bend. Open up the load data page you wish to download. It is the chambering I chose for my very first store-bought deer rifle and was used to take my first black bear. There were others in his life, both factory and wildcats, with the .243 Winchester and .308 Winchester among the last he wrote up while on the technical staff of Guns & Ammo. That is less than the 0.501 BC of the Sierra .30-cal. The heavier bullet does carry more energy way out there, but not enough that even a mouse would notice. It is the most consistently accurate rifle in .35 Whelen I have ever owned and quite comfortable to shoot. All Rights Reserved. Joined Oct 27, 2011 Messages 812 Location Riverton Utah. Whelen was known for his modesty, but he was equally renowned for his painstakingly accurate reporting. I have a very accurate Remington muzzle loader but it is a lot of trouble so I purchased a CVA Apex in 35 Whelen. Sent from my Dingleberry Handheld Wireless IC-A Re: Accuracy of Remington 7600? Weight with scope is 8½ pounds. I believe Savage rifles have a 1:12 twist, but I'm not sure about Brownings, Rugers, Winchesters and others. Received back yesterday and attached is the newest test fire for accuracy. Once you go medium bore though, you'll not go back to the poodle shooters. Spire Point Recoil Proof bullets with IMR 8208 XBR from a Remington Model 700 .35 Whelen (r.). Keith took the bruin with a 275-grain bullet made by Western Tool & Copper Co., his favorite for all-around use. Through the years, I’ve used the rifle mostly to hunt whitetails, elk and black bears in the forest. Stepping around a juniper, I saw the bucks, and they saw me and ran. Remington continues to offer two .35 Whelen loads: 200-grain Core-Lokt and 250-grain softnose, the latter a Hornady bullet. Whelen had several favorites, but reading his books, I find very little evidence of the .35-caliber cartridge bearing his name being one of them. 35 Whelen PET LOADS. The last few years I switched to Federal Trophy Bonded Bear Claws, 225 grains. The blueprinted and precisely machined action allows Springfield to offer the Model 2020 with .75" MOA accuracy guarantee. The Whelen firing 250-gr. case into a .35 Whelen case. The heavier bullet does carry more energy way out there, but not enough that even a mouse would notice. Before using it, he used a custom Springfield in .400 Whelen given to him by James Howe in 1925. If you need trigger work on your CVA check here: http://www.franklingunshop.com/ Or you can get the Scout, problem solved. Speer Hot-Cor (l.), 225-gr. Women On Target® Instructional Shooting Clinics, Volunteer At The Great American Outdoor Show, Marion P. Hammer Women Of Distinction Award, Women's Wildlife Management / Conservation Scholarship, National Youth Shooting Sports Ambassadors, NRA Outstanding Achievement Youth Award Presented by Brownells, National Youth Shooting Sports Cooperative Program. However, forming Whelen cases from .30-’06 Sprg. The .30-'06 case was necked to .35 caliber to use existing .35-caliber bullets. I’ve been shooting my Remington Model 700 in .35 Whelen since 1988, mostly with 250-gr. SKU: CR4830S. Hornady Superformance with a 200-grain softpoint is the fastest factory load available. bullets are constructed with an especially sleek form. With my rifle up, I followed the bucks through my scope going in and out of sight between the trees. In general Ruger #1's are reasonably accurate rifles and I'm not aware of 35 Whelen being an inherently inaccurate caliber. All that stone’s-throw shooting must have ingrained in my brain that the Whelen was a short-range cartridge. The origin of the .35 Whelen has long been debated despite the fact that in two of his books, Colonel Whelen named James V. Howe as its developer. Campfire Regular. Like Whelen, he eventually had his rifle rebarreled to .35 Whelen and used it to take what he described as a record-book brown bear during his first hunt in Alaska in 1937. Scout .35 Whelen Stainless Steel, Black Stocks and Konus 3-9x40 Scope. 270Win., 280 Rem., 280 Ackley, 30.06 Springfield, 8mm-06, 8mm Mauser, 338-06, 35 Whelen, 9.3 x 62MM * If you want a caliber not seen here just ask for it and we will let you know if we can do it; ORDER #7600-01 Your rifle PRICE $1069.96 or If we supply the new rifle: Add $799.99. Remington forever legitimized the .35 Whelen when it began loading it in 1988. It is held in place by quick-detach rings available at the time from Kimber of Oregon. 35 whelen. It's filled with two-page-spread photos of about 30 rifles owned by Whelen along with comments on each written by him. 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