14 September 2003, 09:40
cgdavidPistol bullets in 35 Whelen
Anyone loaded 357 pistol bullets in a 35Whelen with any success?
If so,any load recommendations? I was thinking that about 10gr of reddot behind a 158gr might work but but got to thinking about how fast reddot is and figured it would be a good idea to get some ideas from you all first.
Thanks...
14 September 2003, 09:49
ricciardelliAA-2015 From 39.0 grains to 40.0 grains
Federal 210 Primer
AA-2495 From 48.2 grains to 51.7 grains
Federal 210 Primer
IMR-4895 From 44.8 grains to 50.2 grains
Federal 210 Primer
RL-7 From 41.7 grains to 42.3 grains
Federal 210 Primer
Varget From 45.6 grains to 50.0 grains
Federal 210 Primer
14 September 2003, 09:53
wildboarA friend of mine usually loads .357 FMJ 180 g. bullets in his 7600 Remington with very good results; accurate and pleasant to shoot but only for training. He uses Tubal french powders, but certainly much slower burning rate than Red Dot...Lorenzo
16 September 2003, 02:44
Dutch13 grains of red dot is the standard charge for reduced loads in '06 size cases, so it should be fine in the Whelen. By comparison, I use 10 gr. of bluedot in my 223.......
For a reference
http://pub86.ezboard.com/fmilitaryfirearmrestorationcornerfrm34.showMessage?topicID=162.topicIf you are worried, buy 100 pistol primers, and work up charges with them. They show pressure much earlier than rifle primers (softer). HTH, Dutch.