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  1. 35WhelenAI

    ADG - reduce load

    It's reloading gospel and practice (otherwise, it's laziness or ignorance) to reduce (10% is a smart guide) when switching to ANY new component. Any reputable reloading book, reloading guide or source will give similar advice. If the extra time, powder, primers, brass and bullets to reduce...
  2. 35WhelenAI

    7mm Rem Mag vs the new age

    Appreciate the sources and verification. Looking at notes for my 35 Whelen AI built in 2002 that I have taken from shot one to over 650 documented rounds now. I have dropped back in the powder charge 1.5 gr (for same velocity) from the initial loads I developed when it was under 100 rounds. I...
  3. 35WhelenAI

    7mm Rem Mag vs the new age

    To be sure, I wasn't saying the point of reference was 30 years ago. I don't read of barrels speeding up with mainstream classic cartridges that have been around for 100 years or more whether years ago or today. I've been using a chronograph for 30 years though and don't see in my reloading...
  4. 35WhelenAI

    7mm Rem Mag vs the new age

    It relates, IMO, because in 30 years, haven't heard as much talk about barrels speeding up to meet factory claims, or to get close than with the 7mm PRC.
  5. 35WhelenAI

    7mm Rem Mag vs the new age

    I honestly ask this and am re-asking what I said above with an addition in parentheses: The 7mm PRC is the first time I've seen having to rely on barrel break in and seasoning in order to reach published velocities. A 30-06 ought to be over 2800 fps with a 180 gr factory anything after a...
  6. 35WhelenAI

    7mm Rem Mag vs the new age

    I stand by what I say, Hornady was not upfront with their ammo claims. They knew they weren't getting what they should, and they kept their mouths shut. This isn't what-about-ism and talking other 7mm cartridges other than the the 7 PRC. For what it was created to do and advertised to do at...
  7. 35WhelenAI

    7PRC -Prone to Pressure Signs and Carbon Ring Buildup?

    These problems are unfortunate, yet foreign to me, shooting rounds based off the 30-06 case and standard belted magnums such a 7mm Rem, 300 Win and even a 7mm STW . Have shot thousands of rounds with regular cleaning, etc. through those guns combined. Not saying one way or the other on...
  8. 35WhelenAI

    Is a 30 cal big game rifle needed anymore?

    No, a 30 cal big game rifle is not needed. Why else would I be carrying a 35 Whelen AI for the past 22 big game seasons? 😁
  9. 35WhelenAI

    WTS Viper 10x42 NIB

    SOLD
  10. 35WhelenAI

    7mm STW 100 grain bullet VARMIT loads. HELP!!!

    Are the bullets you're using rated for the type of velocity that cartridge will push them to?
  11. 35WhelenAI

    30-06 for everything????

    30-06 or any cartridge based on the case is a winner. I have a .270 Win, 280 Rem, 30-06 and 35 Whelen AI in the safe among others. All of them have taken pronghorn to elk other than the AI, deer and elk only for that one so far...
  12. 35WhelenAI

    accubonds

    What a thread resurrection from 4 years ago...
  13. 35WhelenAI

    Elk Hunting For Dummies

    Lol... Does it help with spelling too? Edit: Awww, darn it. The title spelling has been fixed.
  14. 35WhelenAI

    2 bags, how cumbersome?

    👍 You mentioned you weren't concerned about a bit of weight, if this is a dedicated pad for winter use, go with the r8.5 pad. However, you mention the weight difference when comparing the r5.4 pad. Keep us posted what you decide.
  15. 35WhelenAI

    2 bags, how cumbersome?

    Are you sleeping on the ground or cots, stove in the tent? You said he has a 35 deg and will be using one of your bags as well, so he will be double bagging it. Without knowing the limit of your bag, combining two 35 deg bags should do what you need as the post above said. Honestly, I...
  16. 35WhelenAI

    ALONE - Arctic Circle

    Alone is the best show going. Back in 2014 "The Hunt" was a good one about Kodiak bear season on Kodiak Island. No second season that I have seen or similar show since.
  17. 35WhelenAI

    7 PRC barrel slowing down?

    Looks like you have good loads to choose from. Goes to show with seating depth, breaking an inch into 100 pieces and trying 7/100" shorter/longer (.02%) has no effect. Now go have a good time with your rifle and loads.
  18. 35WhelenAI

    Is my 30-06 all I need?

    Seems on the slow side for speed of a 130 gr TTSX. I agree, try one of the 4064 powders (Accurate or IMR) to get a comparison.
  19. 35WhelenAI

    CPW Staff changed it's recommendation, they now support archery OTC for residents

    LOL, it is a good "ploy from residents to keep building points" at that. Residents get more play in any state than non-residents. Seems like crying or is crying being mistaken for trolling?
  20. 35WhelenAI

    CPW Staff changed it's recommendation, they now support archery OTC for residents

    What is the different way elk herds acted this winter? Very interested in what you experienced. I.E. elk went lower into private land to have numbers in their favor as was described above?

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