W WildBillG Well-Known Member Joined Sep 5, 2018 Messages 764 Location Alberta Sep 12, 2022 #1 Looking for some loads for the 35 Whelen using IMR 4166. I would be using bullets weighing 200 grns and up. Any help would be great.
Looking for some loads for the 35 Whelen using IMR 4166. I would be using bullets weighing 200 grns and up. Any help would be great.
GLTaylor Well-Known Member LRH Supporter Joined Oct 11, 2019 Messages 2,465 Location Cedar Bluff, Al Sep 12, 2022 #2 There's 2 loads for the Whelen and 200gr bullets on the Hammer Hunter Load Data thread, but not with that specific powder
There's 2 loads for the Whelen and 200gr bullets on the Hammer Hunter Load Data thread, but not with that specific powder
lancetkenyon Well-Known Member Joined Jun 3, 2013 Messages 7,538 Location Arizona Sep 12, 2022 #3 Don't get too hung up on IMR4166 unless you have a lot of it. It won't be around any more. Discontinued by Hodgdon.
Don't get too hung up on IMR4166 unless you have a lot of it. It won't be around any more. Discontinued by Hodgdon.
B bengineer Well-Known Member Joined Sep 10, 2011 Messages 194 Location N WY Sep 13, 2022 #4 RL15 is an often-used powder in the 35 Whelen. I have used several in that burn rate with success using both jacketed and cast bullets.
RL15 is an often-used powder in the 35 Whelen. I have used several in that burn rate with success using both jacketed and cast bullets.