35 Whelen Ammo
$65.00
35 Whelen is a powerful medium-bore rifle cartridge that does not require a magnum action or a magnum bolt-face. The parent of this cartridge is the . 30-06 Springfield , which is necked-up to accept a bullet diameter of. 358 in (9.1 mm).
Description
35 Whelen Ammo
While it was discovered that the 35 whelen ammo was invented by 1922 it was an ammo cartridge for wildcats till Remington began to sell Model 700, a Model 700 chambered for in 1988. It is used to hunt big game especially within North America. While not as well-known than its .30-06 Springfield parent case, the bigger 35 Whelen bullets measure .358 inches/9.1 millimeters in diameter. This makes the ballistics very different. Utilizing 180-250 gr bullets, the muzzle velocity is around 2.72 fps (feet per second) and average muzzle velocity of around 3,483 ft-lb (foot-pounds). The range of maximum effectiveness is around 400 yards for hunting big game which makes it a great option for chasing the big game and is a favorite among handloaders. We stock the latest factory loads from top brands such as Hornady, Federal as well as Barnes.!
| Cartridge |
35 Whelen Ammo
|
|---|---|
| Grain Weight |
180 Grains
|
| Quantity |
20 Round
|
| Muzzle Velocity |
2900 Feet Per Second
|
| Muzzle Energy |
3362 Foot Pounds
|
| Bullet Style |
Polymer Tip
|
| Bullet Brand and Model |
Barnes Tipped Triple-Shock X
|
| Lead Free |
Yes
|
| Case Type |
Brass
|
| Primer |
Boxer
|
| Corrosive |
No
|
| Reloadable |
Yes
|
| G1 Ballistic Coefficient |
0.295
|
| Velocity Rating |
Supersonic
|
| Country of Origin |
United States of America
|
