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I used Speer 180gr flat points in my 35 Whelen this year at 2700 fps
it was very accurate on paper but blew up on the shoulder bone of the first deer I shot.

I have emailed all the bullet manufacturers asking why can't they make a 180 gr. bullet
that is pointed and designed to hold up on whitetail deer for the velocity the Whelen gets
2600-2800 fps . I really like the 180 gr weight because of the lighter recoil and flatter trajectory that a 180 gr PSP should achieve.

I really think there would be a market for them here in Mississippi where the Whelen is legal for the Primitive Weapon season and We really don't need a heavy bullet for Mississippi whitetails.

If everybody that has Whelen will email the bullet manufactures "Hornady, Speer, Sierra, and Barnes" they might take notice and make something for us.

 

[wharrison]

Built a .35 Whelen on a commercial Mauser action in the mid 80's. Have taken numerous whitetails with the 200 gr. Hornady and 3031.
Used the 225 gr. Barnes with RL 15 for mule deer, caribou, and in Africa, blesbok, zebra, wildebeast. I consider the 225 gr. Barnes optimum with RL15. Out of a 24" McGowan barrel, l in 14 twist, I get almost 2,900 fps. This bullet will not come apart.