I load the 200gr pointed corelokt, 225gr and 250gr partitions in the 35whelen and prefer a bullet that does lose some of its weight for the best on game performance. I have not yet tried the 225gr accubond but it should be great as well. I also have no issues with copper fowling or case capacity due to long bullets. Remember that these medium bores don't lose their intialvelocity as fast as small bore bullets do as long as start with enough bullet weight. The 225gr bullets should prove to be better than a 180gr when you want to sterch out the distance. My experance is with the 35whelen/358win/and 35rem so there are some diffrences.