45-70guy
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In reference to the .358 caliber options in the north fork bullets I just came across what seems to be factory information describing each bullet and best uses.
I’m planning on taking my 35 whelen with a handload of 225g SS North forks at 2650 fps for a plains game hunt in a few months, it looks like though these guys recommend the 250g or even the 270g more for those “bigger” elk sized animals. (200’s they recommended as a deer or hog , and 225’s the same but able to take elk not as a primary choice)
I actually have both 250’s and 270’s on the shelf and could potentially work up a load but the 225’s seem they would be plenty? What do you guys that have extensive experience with the north forks think? I’ve taken a few black bears with them and it was awesome but I’ve never experienced Africa to know if maybe a 250g bullet is that much more of a sure thing.
I’m planning on taking my 35 whelen with a handload of 225g SS North forks at 2650 fps for a plains game hunt in a few months, it looks like though these guys recommend the 250g or even the 270g more for those “bigger” elk sized animals. (200’s they recommended as a deer or hog , and 225’s the same but able to take elk not as a primary choice)
I actually have both 250’s and 270’s on the shelf and could potentially work up a load but the 225’s seem they would be plenty? What do you guys that have extensive experience with the north forks think? I’ve taken a few black bears with them and it was awesome but I’ve never experienced Africa to know if maybe a 250g bullet is that much more of a sure thing.
