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35 whelen vs 35 whelen ai
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<blockquote data-quote="MagnumManiac" data-source="post: 1444468" data-attributes="member: 10755"><p>Having used both 35 Whelen and 338-06, I built a custom VZ24 '98 Mauser in 338-06 because of bullet choice, velocity attained with the 210gr Partition and trajectory.</p><p>When I had the Whelen, I was almost made to run factory loads only due to my LGS's never having 35 cal bullets in stock, I had to special order and wait until they came in every time I wanted bullets. They were also more expensive than 33 cal bullets. I used to run Rem factory Core Lokts in 200gr.</p><p>Given the choice, I would choose the 338-06 every time, see no need to AI it as the velocities I get are very respectable in my 24" barrel. I get 2750fps with the 210gr Partition and 2700fps with the 225gr Accubond and 2570fps with the 250gr Partition. Have had 2600fps with the 250gr Partition, but that powder is no longer available.</p><p>I considered the AI version when building my rifle, but the extra step of fire forming and die set cost swayed me to stay with the standard cartridge.</p><p></p><p>Cheers.</p><p><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MagnumManiac, post: 1444468, member: 10755"] Having used both 35 Whelen and 338-06, I built a custom VZ24 ‘98 Mauser in 338-06 because of bullet choice, velocity attained with the 210gr Partition and trajectory. When I had the Whelen, I was almost made to run factory loads only due to my LGS’s never having 35 cal bullets in stock, I had to special order and wait until they came in every time I wanted bullets. They were also more expensive than 33 cal bullets. I used to run Rem factory Core Lokts in 200gr. Given the choice, I would choose the 338-06 every time, see no need to AI it as the velocities I get are very respectable in my 24” barrel. I get 2750fps with the 210gr Partition and 2700fps with the 225gr Accubond and 2570fps with the 250gr Partition. Have had 2600fps with the 250gr Partition, but that powder is no longer available. I considered the AI version when building my rifle, but the extra step of fire forming and die set cost swayed me to stay with the standard cartridge. Cheers. :) [/QUOTE]
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