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Offline wcf3030

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35 Whelen heavy loads.
« on: December 31, 2006, 05:14:55 AM »
Given the twist rate on the Whelen barrels just how heavy of a bullet are you whelen shooters useing?
From what I understand the 1 and 16 twist is better suited for the lighter bullets. Around 225gr
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Re: 35 Whelen heavy loads.
« Reply #1 on: December 31, 2006, 05:37:16 AM »

I know both Matt Parliament like theirs...I found Matts thread..http://www.graybeardoutdoors.com/smf/index.php/topic,100788.0.html...hopefully Quick will tell you what he's loaded so-far..I think his is doing pretty good with the 250 Grain Sierra's..

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Re: 35 Whelen heavy loads.
« Reply #2 on: December 31, 2006, 05:42:08 AM »
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Re: 35 Whelen heavy loads.
« Reply #3 on: December 31, 2006, 05:51:26 AM »
Thanks.
The 250's seem to do pretty well any plans to load any heavier?
I can't think of a reason for a bigger bullet but you know how it is. ;D
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Re: 35 Whelen heavy loads.
« Reply #4 on: December 31, 2006, 05:58:31 AM »
Not really, the 405 Win and 45-70 take care of that business!! ;D Workin on 225gr TSX in the Whelen now, velocity is at 2895fps, still no pressure signs with the same load as Matt's, but accuracy is only 1½moa, need to up the powder a bit or experiment with seating depth, or both, one at a time of course! ;)

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