Actually...In 1919, Townsend Whelen, with the help of gunsmith Adolph Neidner, created his first cartridge based on the .30-06 case, the ".38 Whelen". The .38 Whelen used 275gr (.375”-dia.)Winchester bullets for the .38-72 WCF. In 1923 Winchester discontinued production of .38-72WCF ammunition. This ended the viability of the .38 Whelen (In 1925, Holland & Holland released the .375 Belted Rimless Magnum from its "proprietary status", offering it to the "general trade". Thus, the .38 Whelen was simply 2-years too early!). In 1922 Whelen (appointed to Command the U.S. Army's Frankford Arsenal in 1921) developed, with the help of Frankford Arsenal’s head machinist; James V Howe, and Adolph Neidner, the .400 Whelen. It was designed with a .458”-dia. case shoulder, not the .441" shoulder of the standard .30-06. Shortly thereafter, famed African Hunter, Leslie Simpson, mentioned to Col. Townsend Whelen that: "...the ideal cartridge for hunting most of the hoofed game on the Dark Continent would push a .35 caliber bullet weighing at least 250 grains to a muzzle velocity of 2,500 fps..." Whelen told Howe of Simson's idea. While Col. Whelen was on a hunting trip, Howe developed a cartridge that he named in honor of the Colonel... the ".35 Whelen". With the proper .458"-dia. shoulder, there is absolutely NO Problem with "Headspace" in the .400 Whelen.
Great video. I really liked hearing about the 400 and 375 Whelen which I did not know much about. I absolutely love my 35 Whelen. I encourage hand loaders to look at the Speer load data for the 250 grain Hot Cor. Their data pushes that 250 gr bullet to over 2700 fps ! Serious smack down for all North American big game. Can't wait to check out your other videos.
Actually...In 1919, Townsend Whelen, with the help of gunsmith Adolph Neidner, created his first cartridge based on the .30-06 case, the ".38 Whelen". The .38 Whelen used 275gr (.375”-dia.)Winchester bullets for the .38-72 WCF. In 1923 Winchester discontinued production of .38-72WCF ammunition. This ended the viability of the .38 Whelen (In 1925, Holland & Holland released the .375 Belted Rimless Magnum from its "proprietary status", offering it to the "general trade". Thus, the .38 Whelen was simply 2-years too early!).
In 1922 Whelen (appointed to Command the U.S. Army's Frankford Arsenal in 1921) developed, with the help of Frankford Arsenal’s head machinist; James V Howe, and Adolph Neidner, the .400 Whelen. It was designed with a .458”-dia. case shoulder, not the .441" shoulder of the standard .30-06.
Shortly thereafter, famed African Hunter, Leslie Simpson, mentioned to Col. Townsend Whelen that: "...the ideal cartridge for hunting most of the hoofed game on the Dark Continent would push a .35 caliber bullet weighing at least 250 grains to a muzzle velocity of 2,500 fps..." Whelen told Howe of Simson's idea. While Col. Whelen was on a hunting trip, Howe developed a cartridge that he named in honor of the Colonel... the ".35 Whelen".
With the proper .458"-dia. shoulder, there is absolutely NO Problem with "Headspace" in the .400 Whelen.
@@jamesdenecochea5709 First I Heard of that any material I can reference
Great video. I really liked hearing about the 400 and 375 Whelen which I did not know much about.
I absolutely love my 35 Whelen. I encourage hand loaders to look at the Speer load data for the 250 grain Hot Cor. Their data pushes that 250 gr bullet to over 2700 fps ! Serious smack down for all North American big game. Can't wait to check out your other videos.
Thanks for the tip sir
Humbled Thank You Sir
I would like to hear about 284 Winchester wildcats. 338, 358, 9.3, and 375 necked up 284 for these.
@@anonymousf454 not to Nerd but I think you mean neck down
@@anonymousf454 or you mean next up a 284 to 9.3x284 ?
@@goodshepherdtraining8544 Correct...take a 284 and neck it up to 338, 358, 9.3, or 375 calibers
For hiking I want a 35 Whelen & a 460 S&W mag 7.5 bbl . For now I am limited to rocks here in Thailand .
that’s quite the Big Bore Load Out
Dogman protection
I guess it's "whelen" if you go higher than .30. It's '06 if you go .30 or lower.
Good observation
Save 338-06
@@goodshepherdtraining8544 I was trying to sneak that one past you but you're quick!