New 35 Whelen for deer this year. Which factory ammo???

[Paul Shirek]

Hello:
I just got a new Ruger Hawkeye African in 35 Whelen and plan to hunt whitetail deer this year with it. I am not sure about what ammo to use. The H. Superformance 200 grain groups great but at 2940 (what I get) I wonder if it will just blow up too quickly to get an exit wound. I also have some Nosler trophy 225 gr. Accubonds. What is your experience???

 

[EuroOptic]

I have the same rifle!
I shoot these in mine Barnes TTSX - I dont carry em but barnes makes a great product!
Ive taken several whitetail over the last 2 years with it, its a thumper.. the 2 that took steps left blood trails a blind man could follow based off the slipperiness of the ground!
-Jake

 

[Bluefish]

I have not put any cup/core on an animal from my 35w. I will say all the coppers I have used hammer, cutting edge, all leave two holes. I have some ttsx loaded for this year. They shoot well and I expect won’t explode on entry if the wood chuck that wandered on to the range is any indication. Have not put one on deer yet. Hopefully soon.

 

[TaperPin]

What a cool rifle - it has a lot of personality.