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The .35 Whelen has earned its "poor man's magnum" nickname by hitting hard on the biggest game this continent has to offer, and HSM's GameKing load leans right into that strength. This cartridge pushes a 225-grain Sierra GameKing spitzer boat tail bullet out the muzzle at 2,550 fps, generating 3,250 ft-lbs of energy. That .358-diameter bullet carries a G1 ballistic coefficient of 0.37, which keeps it flying flat enough to reach out while still delivering the big-bore punch the Whelen is famous for.
The GameKing spitzer boat tail is built for hunting. The streamlined profile and boat tail base cut down wind drift and help the bullet hold velocity downrange, while the tapered jacket is designed to expand reliably on game and still drive deep. In the 225-grain weight, this bullet is widely considered the sweet spot for the .35 Whelen, versatile enough for deer yet plenty of bullet for elk, moose, and the big bears. Set a 225-yard zero and you're holding dead-on inside normal hunting distances.
HSM, short for Hunting Shack, has been building ammunition in Montana for decades, and this GameKing line pairs their component matching with the trusted Sierra projectile. Each caliber's powder and brass are tuned to the specific bullet, and the result shoots consistently enough that plenty of folks say it stacks up like a careful handload rather than a factory round. The cases are fresh premium brass with centerfire Boxer priming, so they're easy to reload once you've run them.
If you hunt timber and brush with the chance of an open shot across a clearing or river flat, this load fits that job about perfectly. It's a dependable choice for anyone running a .35 Whelen who wants one round that handles most of North America.
This 225-grain load is a true do-it-all choice for North American big game. It has plenty of bullet for deer and black bear while carrying the penetration and energy to handle elk, moose, and even the big coastal and grizzly bears. Many hunters consider the 225-grain GameKing the most versatile weight for the Whelen.
The Whelen does its best work inside 300 yards, and that's right where this 225-grain GameKing shines. With a ballistic coefficient of 0.37 it shoots flat enough for a 225-yard zero to keep you on target through typical hunting distances. The bullet needs decent impact velocity to expand well, so it's at its best inside that range rather than stretched to the extremes.
Yes. HSM loads these in fresh premium brass with centerfire Boxer primers, so the cases are reloadable once fired. The .35 Whelen is simply the .30-06 necked up to .35 caliber, which makes brass easy to work with for handloaders.
HSM tunes this GameKing load for consistency and controlled pressure rather than chasing the highest number on the box. Real-world chronograph results across rifles tend to land right around this 2,550 fps mark, and it still produces 3,250 ft-lbs of energy at the muzzle. That balance of velocity and bullet weight is a big part of why the 225-grain load earns such a strong reputation.
| UPC | 837306006647 |
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| Manufacturer Part Number | HSM-35Whelen-1-N |
| Shipping Weight | 1.52 |
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