17 May 2005, 03:58
H�ctor Carlos Roveda.35 Whelen
Another good load with Hornady 250 SP?
Thanks in advance.
Hector
Hola Hector: Try 54.5gr of RL-15 and Rem 9 1/2 primers. jorge
19 May 2005, 22:28
BFaucettDate: Jan 20, 2002
Cartridge: .35 Whelen
Firearm: Ruger M77 MkII
Bullet Make: Hornady Spire Point
Bullet Weight: 250
Powder Make: RL-15
Powder Weight: 55.0 grs
Case Make: W-W (.30-'06 brass)
Primer: WLR
C.O.L.: 3.30 inches
Chronograph
Shot# Velocity fps
1_ 2,413
2_ 2,430
3_ 2,401
4_ 2,414
5_ 2,418
6_ 2,425
7_ 2,411
8_ 2,416
9_ 2,409
Summary
Average Velocity: 2,415 fps
Average Energy: 3,238 ft lbs
High Velocity: 2,430 fps
Low Velocity: 2,401 fps
Extreme Spread: 29 fps
Standard Deviation: 8 fps
Coefficient of Var.: 0.33 %
(Coefficient of Variation = std deviation / average velocity)
(Just a handy ratio for comparing one load to another.)
Alliant's website has a 59.5 gr/RL15/250 35 Whelen load... this is what I use in my 350 mag and it's great!