HRNDY SF 35 WHELEN 200GR SP 20/200

Description

Hornady’s Superformance line exists for one purpose: to push conventional bullet weights faster than standard propellant charges allow, without asking the shooter to move up to a magnum case. In .35 Whelen, that matters. The cartridge already sits at the upper end of what a standard-length bolt action can run with authority, and the Superformance propellant blend squeezes a meaningful velocity gain out of that case without increasing felt recoil or muzzle blast beyond what the Whelen already produces. The 200-grain Interlock Soft Point is a sensible choice for the caliber. The InterLock band mechanically locks the jacket to the lead core, so the bullet holds together through the initial impact and expands progressively rather than shedding the jacket and losing weight early. That controlled expansion is what makes the combination reliable on heavier medium game and elk-sized animals at practical hunting distances. The Soft Point nose also feeds cleanly through box magazines and fixed-magazine rifles alike, which matters on a cartridge that sees use in older lever and bolt platforms. At 2,910 feet per second from the muzzle, this load generates energy figures that put it comfortably in elk and bear territory, while the bullet weight keeps the trajectory from going flat enough to tempt shots at distances where terminal performance becomes uncertain. Brass-cased and Boxer-primed, the spent cases are reloadable, which is worth noting for a cartridge where factory ammunition options are narrower than the mainstream calibers. Twenty rounds per box.