Has anyone loaded the 180 grain Hornady .357 180 grain HP/XTP in the Whelen? I am looking for an interesting load to toss at close range coyotes and perhaps small whitetail does.

What kind of velocity could this bullet be pushed at from a 22 inch barrel?

Thanks in advance for the insights and advice.

I would recommend you call the folks at Accurate Arms and ask for Yohan. He is there main powder specialist.

My recommendation for a bullet would be a Hornady 180 grain Single Shot Pistol Bullet. .358 diameter

Ask him for a load using XMP 5744
I would speculate some where between 30 to 36 grains of XMP 5744 but get the offical data from them.

Should yield a velocity range of 2000 to 2400 fps.

The single shot pistol bullet has a thin jacket and is designed to expand at low velocities. Designed for the 35 Remington in a T/C Contender pistol.

A load Accurate does list for a 180 grain bullet is for AA3100.

Min - 58.5
Max - 65.0
Powder AA3100
Primer CCI 200
Case - Remington
PSI - 24,000
Load is compressed.

Hope this helps

Phone number for Accurate Arms Powder Company is:

1-800-416-3006