Originally Posted by
spaniel
Claimed MV (2800 fps) is 300-500fps faster than a 35 Whelen. No it's not an absolute screamer, but on closer shots, that's overkill with a 338. In fact it's closer to 388WM velocities than 35 Whelen.
An apples to apples comparison, wieght wise, shows a 35Whelen getting 2800fps with a 180gr bullet. I believe you could get 2900fps with a 338-06 and 180gr bullet but most likely I would imagine 2800fps would be the norm.
Where are you getting a 300-500fps delta? That makes no sense.
Even if you compare 200gr loads for each, they would be withing 100fps of each other. And with a 338win mag, which I do have experience with, I can get 3100fps with a 180gr bullet. Totally different animal than a 338-06. You can achieve 18gr more water wieght I believe with a 338winmag.