[KGraham]

Back 20 years ago when I went hunting with a muzzleloader you had to pour the powder down the barrel, then stuff the primer, then jab a ball down the barrel. If you were lucky the cap would ignite the powder pretty soon after you pulled the trigger. I just got a new ******* muzzleloader. I found out we can use a .35 Whelen and call it a primitive weapon. As bad a shot as I am it is pretty easy to group 3 consecutive shots in a 2" circle at 100 yards. I love my new primitive weapon!

 

[KGraham]

I had a friend at work that said he shot the .35 whelen and it kicked so hard he put that barel on e-bay. I shot 8 rounds through it today and it didn't seem any worse than my 30-06.

 

[miker84]

....been wondering about these. Seems like cheating, but I ain't above that when it comes to eating.

I do remember helping a friend build a muzzleloader back in the early 80's.

If you were lucky the cap would ignite the powder pretty soon after you pulled the trigger.

:lol4:
That's the doggone truth. I remember it like lighting a fuse. A few fizzes and crackles later, something would go boom.

 

[msredneck]

I'd luv to have a Prohunter in 35 Whelen...

when hunting season is over and they collect dust on the shelves during income tax time...then I'll pounce

 

[cottonmouth]

Wonder what new laws they'll bring out next year?

J.B.

 

[KGraham]

I don't know but I hope there is no change to this regulation after what I paid for this gun. As hard is it is to find ammo I must not be the only one in the area to be using a .35 whelen.

 

[jbpmidas]

I don't see them taking any priveleges away. As in the past though, they may add some new calibers.

 

[BuckNasty]

I'm only 25 but I remember my first smokepole kill was when I was 9. It wasa percussion cap cva with open sights because back then you couldnt even use a magnified scope, now before long we will probably have less restrictions,

I don't mind at all though, its a lot easier with the new laws

 

[Xd357]

Nice gun!

 

[SJ]

I'd luv to have a Prohunter in 35 Whelen...

when hunting season is over and they collect dust on the shelves during income tax time...then I'll pounce

My buddy just bought a 35 Whelen for his TC Endeavor. It will shoot moa with factory 200gr ammo. Will have one for my Pro Hunter by next season.

 

[KGraham]

I'm not sure if I will shoot anything else around here now. Very seldom would I need to shoot over 200 yrds and the bullet has no drop at 200. I love the short 24 in barrell especially in the shooting house. Haven't had a shot at a deer yet but so far I love it.

 

[mildot]

Really nice, on my list to have :thumbup:

 

[titleiiredneck]

I will be happy when they add 45lc or 38 to the list, would love to primitive hunt with a 45lc singleshot or lever since I have a fubar'd shoulder.

 

[bull]

I can remember when you needed a suitcase to carry everything you needed with a muzzle loader. Then you just hoped it would fire when it was supposed to!
I hunt with a Handi Rifle in 45-70 and it sure is simpler.

 

[walkiahgunman]

I will be happy when they add 45lc or 38 to the list, would love to primitive hunt with a 45lc singleshot or lever since I have a fubar'd shoulder.

From the way I understand the law, it's "single shot, breech loading, cartridge rifles(.35 caliber or larger)". That covers 45lc or 38 don't it?

 

[amorgan]

.35 whelen! wow now there is a gun! i bought one for my self this year when i was finally able to hunt wit it instead of sit on a drilling rig i loved it my other deer rifle sits in the safe now i have a h&r i killed the bigest deer of my life with it at 160 yrds and it was dead on! 8 point scored around 130 you will learn to love that gun more and more