.35 Wheland reloading data with South African SONCHEM powders please?

[Gert Odendaal]

Good day members, a friend of mine is in need of re-loading data for a .35 Wheland, but with the use of SONCHEM powders from South Africa. He will be shooting a 250 gn bullet. All assistance will be much appreciated.
Gert

 

[Shootist43]

Gert, I use and reload for several 35 Whelens. I just ran a QuickLoad analysis using Somchem S341. Using a Woodleigh 250 Gn PP bullet I came up with a load of 58 Gr. of powder yielding 2480 FPS out of a 22 inch barrel. There is a little room for playing around with that load to optimize accuracy for the rifle being used. I prefer the 225 Gr. Swift A Frames or Barnes TSX as they travel a little faster and pack more punch than the 250 Gr. bullets do. As always start off a bit lower than that and work up based on pressure signs.

 

[Gert Odendaal]

Thank you Shootist, I will forward this info to the person who needs it..