Originally Posted by
popeye2
He must be comparing a 200gr to a 250gr. Fired out of either a 338-06 or 35 Whelen I would expect something in the 2400-2500fps range with a 250 but I have never tried anything that heavy.
That wouldn't be fair to compare the two.
I use a 45-70 for most of my MD hunting these days. I shoot 350gr bullets kicking at 1950fps. Some consider it overkill. But would it be fair to compare the 45-70 loaded with a 350gr bullet to 338-06? I doubt it.