225 Accubond, 35 Whelen

[ROVERT]

I've already posted this info in the main reloading forum but here they are in the appropriate bullet test forum, as promised:

35 Whelen
225 AccuBond
2580 FPS

The bullet went completely through six jugs, punctured the skin of the seventh and ended up on the ground.

It retained 175.7 gr (77.8%) and expanded to .662"

Recovered bullet:

Video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hwj5HO0kW70&feature=youtube_gdata

 

[DrMike]

Excellent performance. Good weight retention, as well. Thanks for posting, Trevor.

 

[gerry]

They sure built this slug right, a great combination of toughness and expansion. Thanks for posting.

 

[JD338]

Trevor,

Good work. That is one tough bullet.

JD338

 

[6mm Remington]

I'm sure liking those Accubonds!

 

[Guy Miner]

Sweet!

That's excellent performance.

Thanks for posting.

 

[35 Whelen]

:lol: Well it did just what it is soposed to do. Looks like the perfect combo for the Whelen and either a Bull Elk or Moose just couldnt hope to have a better combo throw at them then a 225AB traveling along at 2600 fps :wink:
Thanks for the test results................ great job.

 

[SJB358]

Looks good Trevor. Pretty awesome bullet for the Whelen.

 

[sask boy]

Thanks Trevor, that is excellent performance. That will be my heavy hitter for the rest of
my hunting days :wink:

Blessings,
Dan

 

[SJB358]

Thanks Trevor, that is excellent performance. That will be my heavy hitter for the rest of
my hunting days :wink:

Blessings,
Dan

Dan, you gotta try 60 grains of RL15, CCI250's and RP brass buddy, with the FABULOUS 250 PT. I am telling you buddy, it runs a little over 2600 out of my CDL and is very accurate. I goofed around with the 225 AB some, but really, with the BC of the 250 and the hitting power, it doesn't leave anything on the table.

 

[.280 Remington]

Impressive on both accounts

 

[SJB358]

Mike, I know you love Remington's, so it wouldn't hurt you to have one of these to go with your 280!

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewIt ... 686697#PIC

 

[.280 Remington]

Not a bad price either....................

 

[SJB358]

Not a bad price either....................

No sir, not at all! The Whelen is a good cartridge for sure.

Kinda makes me feel guilty I haven't gotten mine out a little more this year.. It is a good rifle for heavy work.

 

[DrMike]

That one will serve you well. I let mine get away, and it cost me to get a whelen that would shoot as well as it did.

 

[Rem Jim]

I hope they work that well out of my 358 WIN BLR :grin: RJ

 

[Oldtrader3]

Iould have to say impressive also on both counts.