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35 whelen vs 35 whelen ai
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<blockquote data-quote="Monttrap04" data-source="post: 1444383" data-attributes="member: 85796"><p>I have owned both the standard and the AI in the whelen. I still own a standard but would not hesitate to go with the AI again just for the more positive headspacing that was mentioned earlier. Any velocity increase is likely covered up by variances in individual barrels. </p><p></p><p>Running ammo through several .35 whelens it seems like with its tiny shoulder there is enough variation in chambers and ammo dimensions to cause some issues until you get brass fire formed in your chamber. I have had more misfires with .35 whelens using factory ammo or virgin brass than any other centerfire cartridge. Easy to resolve with handloading but frustrating with factory ammo. </p><p></p><p>My current Whelen is set up as the antithesis of a long range rig...</p><p></p><p>Boat paddle M77 Mark II .30-06 sent to JES in Oregon and bored out to .35 then cut to 20" with remington front sight and a NECG ghost ring rear sight. Basically, my interpretation of a "guide" rifle. Light, handy, and pretty rugged. it does give a beating on both ends with full house loads though <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]98466[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>Even with the short barrel it comfortably shoots a 225 Sierra or TSX at 2600+ which stays north of 2200 fps and 2400 ft pounds out to around 200 yards which is my personal limit with the ghost ring and my abilities. </p><p></p><p>My favorite part about the .35 Whelen is the ability to load up a bunch of 158 grain pistol bullets over Trailboss. Gives me a cheap 1700 FPS with mild recoil and really good accuracy for close range practice/plinking. Pretty much a .357 magnum carbine at that point and my kids can shoot it with smiles on their faces.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Monttrap04, post: 1444383, member: 85796"] I have owned both the standard and the AI in the whelen. I still own a standard but would not hesitate to go with the AI again just for the more positive headspacing that was mentioned earlier. Any velocity increase is likely covered up by variances in individual barrels. Running ammo through several .35 whelens it seems like with its tiny shoulder there is enough variation in chambers and ammo dimensions to cause some issues until you get brass fire formed in your chamber. I have had more misfires with .35 whelens using factory ammo or virgin brass than any other centerfire cartridge. Easy to resolve with handloading but frustrating with factory ammo. My current Whelen is set up as the antithesis of a long range rig... Boat paddle M77 Mark II .30-06 sent to JES in Oregon and bored out to .35 then cut to 20" with remington front sight and a NECG ghost ring rear sight. Basically, my interpretation of a "guide" rifle. Light, handy, and pretty rugged. it does give a beating on both ends with full house loads though :) [ATTACH=full]98466[/ATTACH] Even with the short barrel it comfortably shoots a 225 Sierra or TSX at 2600+ which stays north of 2200 fps and 2400 ft pounds out to around 200 yards which is my personal limit with the ghost ring and my abilities. My favorite part about the .35 Whelen is the ability to load up a bunch of 158 grain pistol bullets over Trailboss. Gives me a cheap 1700 FPS with mild recoil and really good accuracy for close range practice/plinking. Pretty much a .357 magnum carbine at that point and my kids can shoot it with smiles on their faces. [/QUOTE]
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