Author Topic: 35 Whelen report  (Read 355 times)

0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.

Offline Crow Juice

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Member
  • *
  • Posts: 76
35 Whelen report
« on: November 26, 2011, 10:12:16 AM »
Just got back from the range and my son's new handy in 35 Whelen is shooting very well. He bought it about a year ago but we just got it going . Fitted with a Burris 2x7 fullfield , Warn base ,Weaver 6 screw tactical rings. Loaded 200 grain Hornaday spire points , with H4895 and Rem large rifle primers. Getting 1 1/2" groups at 100 . I was supprised.

Offline cwlongshot

  • GBO Supporter
  • Trade Count: (158)
  • Senior Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 9907
  • Gender: Male
  • Shooting, Hunting, the Outdoors & ATVs
Re: 35 Whelen report
« Reply #1 on: November 26, 2011, 11:14:43 AM »
WOW thats some mighty fine shooting!!
 
I was going to suggest a loading for that  bullet, but you got it covered!!
 
CW
"Pay heed to the man who carries a single shot rifle, he likely knows how to use it."

NRA LIFE Member 
Remember... Four boxes keep us free: the soap box, the ballot box, the jury box, and the cartridge box.

Offline jimbobb55

  • GBO Supporter
  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 88
  • Gender: Male
Re: 35 Whelen report
« Reply #2 on: November 26, 2011, 11:39:30 AM »
My 35 handi just keeps shootin better... I put about 300 rounds though it, got it shootin 1 in. at 100. i have 2x7 leupold on it. been shootin 250 spitz sp hot-cor. over 50 gr. imr4895. It's my favorite rifle. I put lead shot in da bolt hole in da stock helps me with recoil..