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Offline Crow Juice

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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.
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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!!
 
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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..
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