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Hornady SUPERFORMANCE .35 Whelen 200Grain

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  • SKU: 831710035
  • Brand:Hornady
  • Caliber: .35 Whelen
  • Bullet Weight: 200 grain
  • Number of Rounds: 500 rounds
  • Unit of Measure: Box
  • Classification: Ammunition
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Description

.35 whelen Hornady SUPERFORMANCE

.35 Whelen Hornady Superformance has an interesting background. It was designed by James Howe, of Griffin and Howe, partially in response to letters from Leslie Simpson and Stewart Edward White, suggesting that a good all-round rifle for African use would be one of 333 to 350 caliber, with a bullet of 250- to 300 grains (ideally 275 at 2500 fps. Both men (along with Roy Chapman Andrews and the Rev. Dr. Harry Caldwell, who were active in Asia,) perhaps the finest big game shots our country has produced, were aware of the outstanding performance of the 318 Westley-Richards with a 250-grain bullet, the 333 Jeffrey with a 300-grain bullet and the 350 Rigby with a 310-grain bullet on thin-skinned dangerous and non-dangerous game in Africa. It is of passing interest that the bullet for the old British 333 Jeffery is much like the 300-grain copper tube bullet which Winchester introduced for the 338 Magnum. The 35 Whelen was the first of 3 (three) efforts by Griffin and Howe to produce a cartridge that would meet this ideal. All were in 35 caliber. The 35 Whelen is simply the 30-06 necked up to 35 caliber and it’s about as easy to form from ’06 brass as is the 270. Later, an “improved” version of the 35 Whelen, with venturi shoulders like Weatherby cartridges, was made up, but it never caught on. The 35 Whelen, now available in several factory rounds, and factory chambered in several different rifles (although some gunsmiths still sell properly formed brass for it) has racked up a tremendous record all over the world, rivaling the 375 Holland and Holland in its effectiveness. It was originally designed, partially, as a substitute for the 375 H & H, since rifles for it could be made up using inexpensive 30-06 actions rather than costly magnum-length Mauser Actions It has killed, with aplomb and efficiency, all of the trophy animals in the world, with the possible exception of the “Big Three” (elephant, rhinoceros, and cape buffalo.) It can be loaded down to 35 Remington speeds for light recoil and pot-shooting, or loaded up to provide terrific stopping power–more than should ever be needed by a competent rifleman facing American big game. Although not legal in certain parts of Africa for dangerous game (some countries require that rifles of at least 375 or 400 caliber be used,) solid nose bullets are available so that, in a pinch, it would probably serve. It is easy to rebarrel an action to this cartridge– it does not even require opening up the bolt face or free-boring; the rimless brass for it, as with the 358, is cheaper and easier to manufacture than the belted brass necessary for the 350 Remington, 35 Griffin and Howe (or Holland and Holland, as it is sometimes known) and 358 Norma Magnum. There is still a great future awaiting the 35 Whelen and, now that the 22-250 has been legitimized, perhaps we can hope that the 35 Whelen will meet the same good fortune.

 

 

AMMO SPECIFICATIONS:

 

  • Brand : Hornady
  • Classification : Ammunition
  • Caliber : .35 Whelen
  • Bullet Weight : 200 grain
  • Bullet Type: Soft Point (SP)
  • Package Type : Box
  • Number of Rounds : 500 rounds
  • Muzzle Velocity: 2910 ft/s
  • Muzzle Energy : 3760 ft/lbs

Additional information

Number Of Rounds

500 Rounds [20×25], 1000 Rounds [20×50]

4 reviews for Hornady SUPERFORMANCE .35 Whelen 200Grain

  1. DakotaJB

    It doesn’t get any better than these folks. I will only do business online for my freedom rights here at Target Ammo. You pay for what you get and I’ll pay for this excellent service all day every day

  2. Hunter Karl

    35 Whelen and was hitting quarter size groupings at 100 yards using a shooting stick what a great moment.

  3. RuggerV901

    This ammunition was consistently accurate as I shot two boxes. You can’t go wrong with Hornady, even though it is a little costly. Well worth the price.

  4. Josh Margrit

    Consistent tight groups. Accurate and deadly. They don’t run when hit with thus bullet. Have taken many deer and hogs with one shot

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