I'm getting ready to do some hog hunting here in Calif, and was curious if anyone has loaded for the 35 Whelen out of the Rem 750 Auto yet. I will be shooting either 200's or 225 Barnes Grn bullets. If anyone has some helpful advise, please don't hold back.
Thanks for looking
Dave

Question:
What is the best load for this rifle?

Choices:
Is the 200 better?
Is the 225 better
Which bullet will stabalize out of this 20" bbl?

 

I see no problem with stabilization with either bullet in the (I think) 1 in 16" twist in your rifle. My mauser custom in .35 Whelen has a 1 in 14" twist and the 225 gr. Barnes was a tack driver. Considering the construction of the barnes bullets, I do believe that the 200 gr. bullet would be more than sufficient. The only reason i went with the 225 gr. bullets in nobody in town had any 200 gr. bullets. The 200s will o a bit faster is that's any consideration, but to be honest, either weight would work just fine.
Paul B.

Paul.......Thanks for the input. I think I'm leaning toward the 200 as I'm sure it will be more than enough. If all works out, maybe I'll post a pic of a dead hog on one of the forums!
Dave