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jrothWA · November 26, 2008, 11:22 PM

originally develop in the late 20's early 30's by G. Virgil Howe ( as in Griffin & Howe) and named in honor of Col. Whelen. Designed on the 30-06 case, necked up to .358 caliber, for large North American game. Also Howe designed a .400 caliber whelan, but had little neck/shoulder to headspace on.

The current .35 Whelan by Remington, has a difference on shoulder angle than originally designed.

November 26, 2008, 11:22 PM	#4
jrothWA Senior Member Join Date: November 11, 2006 Posts: 2,519	Very good for bush.. originally develop in the late 20's early 30's by G. Virgil Howe ( as in Griffin & Howe) and named in honor of Col. Whelen. Designed on the 30-06 case, necked up to .358 caliber, for large North American game. Also Howe designed a .400 caliber whelan, but had little neck/shoulder to headspace on. The current .35 Whelan by Remington, has a difference on shoulder angle than originally designed.