Bob Nelson convinced me - 35 Whelen

[HuntingGold]

My wife took the 35 this morning and used a 200 grain shock hammer.

 

[HuntingGold]

The shot was about 125 yards, down hill, entered late but exit beautifully. I have yet to inspect the carcass. Speed at muzzle was 2835 across the chronograph.

 

[HuntingGold]

The 260 was finally used tonight with 117 grain Shock Hammers. I'll also post in the appropriate thread but here is "Katie" with her first critter.

Victor wanted to cull a few springbok and this was the first. I tried to use Bob on the second but missed!

Our hunt is now over. Tomorrow we leave for 3 days at Plettenberg Bay.

 

[Bob Nelson 35Whelen]

Bob might approve a .243 in this instance, maybe.

@CBH Australia
NO I wouldn't, to much gun for such a delicate animal. A 22mag or a 22 Hornet would be ideal.
Bob

 

[Bob Nelson 35Whelen]

My wife took the 35 this morning and used a 200 grain shock hammer.
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@hunting Gold
Well done to your darling wife.
Goes to show the Whelen is a very manageable rifle to shoot unlike @CoElkHunters fire breathing kicker in 338WM
Looking forward to your hunt report mate.
Bob