Videos tagged with Colonel Townsend Whelen

This video delves into the history and ballistics of the legendary .35 Whelen cartridge, developed by Colonel Townsend Whelen and James V. Howe. The speaker, demonstrating high authority and expertise, highlights its effectiveness for big game hunting, its origins as a wildcat round, and its eventual standardization. Key takeaways include its impressive stopping power with manageable recoil, its versatility for various North American game, and its historical context within the development of American sporting cartridges.