What is the effective range of a 35 Whelen?

The 35 Whelen is about the best all around caliber out there. While not nearly as popular as its parent cartridge the 30’06, it is easy to reload, has some great factory ammunition now being made by Hornady, Remington and Barnes, and has an effective range for most all big game out to 400 yards.

How accurate is a Remington 7600?

Scope. Although you might not want to take this gun on your next western hunt in vast open country, it is very accurate in those short to mid ranges. The Remington 7600 is more than capable of shooting accurately out to 200 yards with a scope.

Is 35 Whelen a good cartridge?

35 Whelen is perfect for black bear and wild hogs, exceptionally hard-hitting but amazingly mild in both recoil and muzzle blast. In this role, and at closer ranges, it’s not substantially better than lever-action cartridges like the . 348 Winchester, . 358 Winchester, and .

What is the calibre of a Remington Whelen pump?

The .35 Whelen is an interesting calibre and one I’m sure we’ll be hearing a lot more of now that Remington are producing the rounds commercially.

Which is the best round for the Remington Model 7600 pump?

Those hunters that have BARs and 742 Woodsmasters re-bored to .35 Whelen report excellent accuracy, often MOA at 100 metres. The .35 Whelen is an inherently accurate round and this proved to be the case also with the 7600 Pump.

Is the REM model six pump action brandnew?

I had a Rem Model Six pump action in .308 Win. I purchased it used but it truly looked brandnew. It is similar to a 7600 in function with the pump, nice and short for handling, etc. I didn’t like it for the following reasons: 1. It wasnt particularly accurate with 3″ groups at 100yds 2.

How many people can have a Remington 7600?

The other 299,300,000 people can have it. Noone has a more intimate understanding of, or deeper appreciation for freedom, than a soldier who has fought for it in a country where it does not exist. I had a Rem Model Six pump action in .308 Win. I purchased it used but it truly looked brandnew.

Does a 35 Whelen kick?

As for recoil…….a 35 Whelen can put a beating down on a shoulder, very similar to that of the 300 Weatherby. A good recoil pad, and /or muzzle break will tame it down quite a bit.

What is the best 35 Whelen ammo?

I can highly recommend two loads for the 35 Whelen, the 200 gr Hornady Superformance for Deer and Hog and the 250 gr Nosler Partition for African PG.

Is a 35 Whelen good for elk?

The Whelen is also an excellent cartridge for pig hunting on any continent. 35 Whelen will neatly handle all of the North American ungulates, including moose and elk, and if trajectory is a concern, the 225-grain bonded-core spitzers will offer a good blend of terminal performance and flatter bullet path.

What shoots a 35 Whelen?

35 Whelen was developed in 1922 as a wildcat cartridge. Remington Arms Company standardized the cartridge as a regular commercial round and first made it available in the Remington model 700 Classic in 1988. It has since been chambered by other arms makers in bolt-action, semi-automatic and single shot rifles.

Is the 350 legend a good deer rifle?

To top off this caliber, Winchester designed the Deer Season XP in a 350 legend, which is made specifically for bucks. They’ve done tons of research and development to ensure this load offers everything a deer hunter is looking for. Incredible accuracy, great penetration with a huge impact and powerful knockdown power.

What is 35 Whelen used for?

The . 35 Whelen does its best work on light to mid weight game when loaded with 200-225 grain bullets, the 225 grain weight being versatile across a wide range of game and can tackle Elk sized animals with relative ease.

What is a 35 Whelen comparable to?

The . 35 Whelen and 9.3x62mm Mauser have very similar ballistics with the 9.3×62 having a slight edge in power and with the Whelen having a slightly flatter trajectory.

What is the hardest hitting bullet?

. 700 Nitro Express

What are the ballistics of the.35 Whelen?

Ballistics and Drop for the .35 Whelen. The ballistic performances based off four grain types of muzzle velocity are 2,963 ftps (180 gr), 2,798 (200 gr), 2,613 ft/s (225 gr), and 2,523 ft/s (250 gr). The .35 Whelen was originally a wildcat cartridge that was designed in 1922 by Col. Townsend Whelen while he was commanding the U.S.

Are there any problems with the CVA 35 Whelen?

Local guy having issues with a CVA. You might find the thread an interesting read of what to expect from them. Good luck.http://www.msgunowners.com/t54773-cva-problems I own two CVA rifles, a 222 rem and a 35 whelen. I have had no trouble with either and both will shoot under MOA with hand loads.

When did the.35 Whelen cartridge become popular?

During the 1920’s the .35 Whelen became a relatively popular cartridge. Although the .35 Whelen was proprietary to Griffin & Howe, its basic design became popular as a wildcat cartridge and was often dubbed the poor mans .375. In 1935 when Holland & Holland released the .375 H&H from proprietary status, the .35 Whelen took a dive in popularity.

How big is the barrel on a CVA Whelen?

The whelen is a heavy rifle with a heavy 26″ barrel coming in at 10 lb, but it helps with recoil and I also fitted a Progressive Recoil Reducer which a guy here in Australia makes and fits, it is now a joy to point and shoot, very quick for the Boar Pigs I shoot with it, with a photo include. I talked to CVA this morning.