hoppdoc,

Very interesting idea using the 280-gr. A-Frame in the Whelen. I like the sound of that a lot. I'd always thought that specific bullet would be better served in the bigger .35's - i.e. Norma and STA, but if you can safely get 2400 FPS at the muzzle in the Whelen, I'm not sure if there's a better combo for big game in NA.

I like using "heavy-for-caliber" bullets so this is something I'd like to try. FWIW, Double Tap offers a 35 Whelen load that uses the 310-gr. Woodleigh - softs and solids.