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.35 whelen info

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I recently bought a remington model 7600 in a .35 whelen to use on an upcoming hunt to maine for black bear . I bought some federal trophy bonded bear claw factory ammo 225 grain has anyone had any experience with this caliber and bullet combo Just wondering if this is a good bullet for black bear I was also looking at the barnes tsx bullet in 200 grain.
Any info appreciated thanks
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A conventional cup & core bullet like the Remington core-lokt or a Hornady would really work fine on a black bear. That big 35 caliber bullet will make a nice hole.

The 200 grainer would be fine, but the 35W will throw a 250 grain bullet to great effect. Higher BC and even better penetration. It's good to have an exit wound with a black bear in case you need to track it.
anyone use the barnes tsx in the whelen I know I dont need a premium bullet but I have had good results with these in other calibers and I am thinking about trying them
I have some 225'ers loaded up for hunting. Haven't shot anything with them yet.

The same bullet's my "go to" in my 350 Rem mag. I have full faith in it in both 35's.
anyone use the barnes tsx in the whelen I know I dont need a premium bullet but I have had good results with these in other calibers and I am thinking about trying them
I have some 225'ers loaded up for hunting. Haven't shot anything with them yet.

The same bullet's my "go to" in my 350 Rem mag. I have full faith in it in both 35's.
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