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jeager106 · August 17, 2014, 10:41 AM

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I checked the barrel and it's stamped 35 Whelen.

SNOWY: It don't make much difference what is stamped on the barrel, something ain't right.
Either the bullets are too small for the caliber or the bore is too large for the bullets.
STOP shooting the thing until you figure it out.

Is the barrel a standard or custom made barrel?
It's very possible it was bored to .400 Whelen as mentioned.

August 17, 2014, 10:41 AM	#8
jeager106 Junior member Join Date: November 24, 2006 Location: N.E. Oh. Posts: 527	Quote: I checked the barrel and it's stamped 35 Whelen. SNOWY: It don't make much difference what is stamped on the barrel, something ain't right. Either the bullets are too small for the caliber or the bore is too large for the bullets. STOP shooting the thing until you figure it out. Is the barrel a standard or custom made barrel? It's very possible it was bored to .400 Whelen as mentioned.