35 Whelen-Powders?

[Prerylyon]

Will be working up loads for my 35 Whelen before too long.

I have Fed large rifle primers, Hornady 200gr spire pt Interlocks; hoping to work up a sensible deer load to start.

I have IMR 8208, but interested in hearing what else has worked well; or any experience with 8208.

Thanks!

 

[Slugz]

Any medium to medium fast powder will work. RL15 best for its temp stability. Lotta old timers got the best accuracy with the 4064.

RL 15, Varget and 8208XBR - newer

IMR 3031, IMR 4064, IMR4320, IMR 4895, BLC(2) and H 4895 - older

Depending what you can get your hands on the choices would be #1) RL15 #2) 8208 and all the rest #3

 

[Colorado Cowboy]

Havn't reloaded for the 35 Whelen, but large capacity, heavy bullets need slow burning powders. I use Reloader 25 in my .300 Wby, might be worth a look in the powder burn rate tables, along with others.

 

[Slugz]

Havn't reloaded for the 35 Whelen, but large capacity, heavy bullets need slow burning powders. I use Reloader 25 in my .300 Wby, might be worth a look in the powder burn rate tables, along with others.

I dont think that 35 W is in the large capacity case class. Its just a little ( 5 grains or less ) more than most 30-06 loads) Most loads top out at 54-55gr.
Your 300 Weatherby Mag is up in the 75 gr region I believe.

 

[Colorado Cowboy]

Actually my Wby uses 84 gr with a 180 gr bullet. I was just thinking of the heavier bullet normally takes slower burning powder.

 

[dan maule]

Check the data on RL19 and RL22.

 

[Colorado Cowboy]

Check the data on RL19 and RL22.

I also use both of these.

 

[Prerylyon]

Thanks for the ideas, guys; will see if I can get my hands on some of these other powders. I have RL-19 and 8208 XBR in hand. A buddy has some RL-15; but he's short on large rifle primers. May work a deal. lol

 

[shootbrownelk]

I've always used IMR 4064 in my .35 Whelen, it's the most accurate powder I used in that caliber. I use it in my .375 H&H magnum too. Good luck finding any these days of contrived shortages.

 

[mallardsx2]

Prery,

Did you end up getting your gun re-barreled or whatever you were up to?

 

[Prerylyon]

Prery,

Did you end up getting your gun re-barreled or whatever you were up to?

I decided to have it re-bored. It's with JES out in Oregon right now. He'll re-bore it, set the headspace, and test fire it. Hoping to get it back before August. Then the real fun will begin.

 

[Sawfish]

Accurate 2520, F-215 Primers, 35 Whelen and 35 Whelen Improved.