oldbear1950
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Does anyone have any experience with this caliber? I know is based on the 308 winchester case, like the 35 Whelen is based on the 06 case.
But that is about all I know
But that is about all I know
*.35 Whelen is based on .30-03 (or, arguably, .30-01), not .30-06.
This is a matter of some debate from what I understand. While Whelen Townsend's original wildcat effort may have used the other cases which are not 30-06-based (but they themselves may have given rise to the 30-06); it seems pretty well settled that Griffin & Howe finalized the 30-06 parented .358 which eventually became the commercial 35 whelen. No?*.35 Whelen is based on .30-03 (or, arguably, .30-01), not .30-06.
That level and avenue of pedantry ends up failing. The (rimless) x57 Mauser family has a .470" case head. (Or .471", depending upon data source.)"arguably", everything with the common .473 head size is based on the 8mm Mauser
Colloquially? Yes.it seems pretty well settled that Griffin & Howe finalized the 30-06 parented .358 which eventually became the commercial 35 whelen. No?
We can't really "stretch" a case,...
James Howe necked up a .30-06 case to make the .35 Whelen.Snappy recoil, but effective on game.
Many bullets over 200-225 gr are difficult to fit into a standard short action magazine well. To get the most out of the cartridge, it is better off in a full length action with the magazine partially blocked. But, then you might as well go to .35 Whelen...
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*.35 Whelen is based on .30-03 (or, arguably, .30-01), not .30-06.
3....2....1 "But wait--there's 338 Federal!"
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I built a 338 Fed AR as well--you mention 185 gr projectiles; the woodleigh hunting bullet I found was perfect in the 338 fed being able to fit nicely within the COL confines of the magazine (though I haven't shot game with it) and it cycles easily. The 200 gr hot cor was another one that I found ideal for a 338 fed AR.I have one of those too. Built an AR10 for it. Haven’t shot it much, but like it so far. Going lighter on that one, 185’s mostly, with formed cases. Won’t be ready for deer or elk hunt this year (haven’t got it sighted in with the suppressor, and won’t have time before the hunt, I leave in 2 days), but it’ll go next year. Maybe I can snag a speed goat with it as well.
you mention 185 gr projectiles; the woodleigh hunting bullet I found was perfect in the 338 fed being able to fit nicely within the COL confines of the magazine (though I haven't shot game with it) and it cycles easily. The 200 gr hot cor was another one that I found ideal for a 338