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best powder choice in my .35 whelen 7600 pump 22in barrel

guys I'm looking for a little experience on powder choice for reloading my whelen. in the past i have use aa 2015 with 200 hornady sp. and have been using sierra 225 game kings loaded hot with h335. i have had good accuracy and very good killing power on whitetails the only reason i would like to change is the muzzle flash is crazy.. i would be also interested in maximizing velocity with the 225 from 22in of barrel. if you have experience with this weight bullet from the whelen i welcome your thoughts. thanks, pat
 
I have a Springfield '03 in 35. Whelen(standard) that I use 56gn of IMR4320,Speer 250gn Spitzer for 2500fps. I have used 57gn/IMR4320 with Sierra 225's for 2550fps,but I like the 250 Speer better. My barrel is 24.5" Douglas w/ a 1/12tw. I don't have any experience with other powders. My rifle will shoot 5 shot groups of about .7-.8" @ 100yds and AROUND 2" @ 200yds. It's all I could ask for in a medium range medium bore rifle........I LOVE it. Good luck.
 
I have used R15 with good results and high mv with 225 gr. bullets, around 2775fps.
However, I am using bolt action rifle.
Muzzle flash is not excessive.
Bill
 
thanks guys i have the rl 15 and was leaning toward it. i will give it a try. i am happy with the results of the sgk 225 on whitetail, i just dont want to lose anything but the muzzle flash. in dusk and dawn conditions its like a mini howitzer.. been shooting that gun for over 10 yrs and have never lost a single animal.
 
The SGK has never failed me on deer. Kills like lightening. Early on, I tried some RN 200's and they lacked penetration. On a frontal shot the deer would turn and run about 25yds. Problem was lack of a blood trail to track them in the dark. They were all dead but were not that easy to find in heavy brush.
Bill
 
Ditto on RL15. Good stuff. Might also take a look at TAC and Big Game. I'm liking Ramshot powders better every time I use them
 

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