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.350 Wells Express: a real behemoth!

by Nick Harvey 2 years ago2 years ago

Q: I read a hunting story wherein the hunter used a wildcat cartridge called the .350 Wells Express and raved about how it “steamrolled” big game.

He did say he was shooting a 250gn Remington bullet, but gave no details of the velocity, ballistics etc.

What can you tell me about this cartridge?

– Tom Evans

A: The .350 Wells Express is based on the .378 Weatherby case necked down to .35 calibre. This monster holds about 130 grains of water.

Ballistics list a Speer 180gn flat-nose generating 3755fps ahead of 114gn of IMR 4350.

The Speer 220gn flat-nose does 3427fps ahead of 108gn of IMR 4350.

The Speer 250gn spitzer has a muzzle velocity of 3133fps ahead of 100gn of IMR 4350.

A Remington 250gn bullet and 102gn of IMR 4350 produces 3215fps.

Why the flat-nose bullets? Search me, but I bet it would hit like a runaway express train!

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Posted by Nick Harvey

The late Nick Harvey (1931-2024) was one of the world's most experienced and knowledgeable gun writers, a true legend of the business. He wrote about firearms and hunting for about 70 years, published many books and uncounted articles, and travelled the world to hunt and shoot. His reloading manuals are highly sought after, and his knowledge of the subject was unmatched. He was Sporting Shooter's Technical Editor for almost 50 years. His work lives on here as part of his legacy to us all.