35 Whelen & 225 TSX

[jwp475]

Since I'm loading 64 grains Power Pro Varmint behind the 220 Hammer Hunter I started with 63.5 grains with the 225 TSX

 

[jwp475]

I thought the load was a bit inconsistent so I next loaded 63 grains

This is the load I settled on.

 

[jwp475]

Took a deer with this load.
Entrance

Exit

 

[Foster Hunter]

Impressive. I only get 2700' with Reloader 15.

 

[Bravo 4]

Impressive. I only get 2700' with Reloader 15.

With the same bullet?

The .35 Whelen has always intrigued me, never owned one though. Looks like it will definitely do the trick!

 

[Foster Hunter]

With the same bullet?

The .35 Whelen has always intrigued me, never owned one though. Looks like it will definitely do the trick!

yep 225 TSX. It's a fun cartridge. It hits hard for sure. Here's what the 225 TSX looks like after hammering a Nilgai