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Re: 35 Whelen!!
[Re: BobK]
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03/30/24 06:08 PM
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marshmud991
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What rifle are you shooting? Scout.
It's hard to kiss the lips at night that chews your a$$ all day long.
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Re: 35 Whelen!!
[Re: marshmud991]
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03/30/24 08:14 PM
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CVA Scouts are the best bargain in a rifle if you like single shots (I do). I want one in 357 to make a Maximum out of but they don't exist. marshmud, that's some pretty snazzy shooting you are doing there. The Whelen will let you know it when you torch off the 250's. I made up a 358 Norma on a tang safety 77 and it was pretty good but it never shot like that little rifle of yours.
Last edited by murf205; 03/30/24 08:15 PM.
Remember: It aint what you shoot...it's how you shoot it.
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Re: 35 Whelen!!
[Re: marshmud991]
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03/31/24 11:49 AM
03/31/24 11:49 AM
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Marsh, the roll your own bug appears to have bitten you good.
Fine shooting with that Whelen.
Dying ain't much of a living boy...Josey Wales
Molon Labe
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Re: 35 Whelen!!
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03/31/24 02:16 PM
03/31/24 02:16 PM
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marshmud991
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Marsh, the roll your own bug appears to have bitten you good.
Fine shooting with that Whelen. Mrs. Marsh always hates when I take on new adventures. I tend to jump into them head first and always striving learn as much as I possibly can. Not to mention it’s very relaxing and rewarding at the same time.
It's hard to kiss the lips at night that chews your a$$ all day long.
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Re: 35 Whelen!!
[Re: marshmud991]
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03/31/24 09:44 PM
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Big Bore
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AU338MAG helped me get started a few years ago. There is always lots to learn! It satisfies that meticulous nature in me. It’s extremely relaxing as well!!
I am but a neophyte compared to the load masters on this site but I will say, I have learned a lot since I started! I have also hoarded a ton of stuff!!!!!!! I’m pretty set now. But still acquiring!! Love the work you have done with that .35! Always found that a very intriguing and usable cartridge!
Hunting brings out the worst in people.
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Re: 35 Whelen!!
[Re: marshmud991]
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04/02/24 09:23 AM
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Goatkiller
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dam good shooting on your part the rifle won't do that on it's own no matter how accurate. with 250's better shoot the shoulder and smash some bone
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Re: 35 Whelen!!
[Re: Goatkiller]
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04/02/24 11:42 AM
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dam good shooting on your part the rifle won't do that on it's own no matter how accurate. with 250's better shoot the shoulder and smash some bone Speaking from experience, the 250 s will do a number on both the deer's and your shoulder. Especially if your Whelen has a steel butt plate like mine.
Dying ain't much of a living boy...Josey Wales
Molon Labe
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Re: 35 Whelen!!
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04/02/24 11:52 AM
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marshmud991
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dam good shooting on your part the rifle won't do that on it's own no matter how accurate. with 250's better shoot the shoulder and smash some bone Speaking from experience, the 250 s will do a number on both the deer's and your shoulder. Especially if your Whelen has a steel butt plate like mine. It willsmash the heck out of my shoulder. Good Grief I hope it’s like every other rifle I’ve shot. They don’t or I don’t feel the recoil when shooting at an animal.
It's hard to kiss the lips at night that chews your a$$ all day long.
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Re: 35 Whelen!!
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04/02/24 02:12 PM
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BCLC
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dam good shooting on your part the rifle won't do that on it's own no matter how accurate. with 250's better shoot the shoulder and smash some bone Speaking from experience, the 250 s will do a number on both the deer's and your shoulder. Especially if your Whelen has a steel butt plate like mine. O-u-c-h!
We’re not dead. We just smell that way. Dayum. - AC870
Yessir! I’m always gonna shoot what makes me happy and I want everyone else to do the same! If you shoot one be proud of it and don’t worry what anyone else thinks. - SJ22
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Re: 35 Whelen!!
[Re: marshmud991]
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04/03/24 09:32 AM
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Goatkiller
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Elmer Keith always said he didn't think whatever you decided to carry had reached it's potential unless it hurt on both ends.
Words of wisdom right there. He was a Whelen guy.
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Re: 35 Whelen!!
[Re: Goatkiller]
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04/03/24 10:37 AM
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Elmer Keith always said he didn't think whatever you decided to carry had reached it's potential unless it hurt on both ends.
Words of wisdom right there. He was a Whelen guy. He would be proud because I’ve reached it!!! That thing sure packs a punch!! Hopefully these loads will get tested in 2 weeks on our annual Axis/turkey hunt in Sonora.
Last edited by marshmud991; 04/03/24 10:38 AM.
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Re: 35 Whelen!!
[Re: marshmud991]
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04/03/24 07:58 PM
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Devil's Advocate...
Author is Mr. Jack O'Connor: from a piece he wrote on the 7x57 in 1974. Just replace 7x57 with any modest non-magnum cartridge and there you have it.
"I think I have seen more game killed with fewer shots from this modest little cartridge than with any other. The explanation for its deadly efficiency does not lie in blinding velocity, in big bullets, in a frightening number of foot pounds of energy. It lies in the light recoil, coupled with the excellent hunting accuracy of so many 7×57s. Those who use it are not afraid of it and, as a consequence, they tend to shoot it well—and to place their shots well. In case no one has told you, the most important factor in killing power is putting that bullet in the right spot."
You gonna pull them pistols, or whistle Dixie?
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Re: 35 Whelen!!
[Re: marshmud991]
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04/10/24 11:51 PM
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Big Bore
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Jack O’Conner forgot that some of us aren’t pussies and can actually take heavy recoil and not flinch. Guess that makes me unique???
Hunting brings out the worst in people.
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Re: 35 Whelen!!
[Re: Big Bore]
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05/04/24 12:19 AM
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Frankie
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Jack O’Conner forgot that some of us aren’t pussies and can actually take heavy recoil and not flinch. Guess that makes me unique??? uh nope might make two of us though lol i really found out about 35 whelen by accident . at the time i was looking for some thing and 35 whelen fit the bill perfect . i bought a H&R single shot off a guy here , love it so much i started looking for a bolt action . i ended up buying a savage 06 and done a barrel and stock swap . now when im serious one of those is what i take . ever thing else is collecting dust now .
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