There is no shortage of 9.3x62 ammunition

Either of these would handle anything Alaska has to offer

http://www.ableammo.com/catalog/nor...;utm_term=ammo&utm_campaign=ammoseek

http://www.luckygunner.com/93x62-ma...p-hornady-dangerous-game-20#rid=AmmoSeek

Privi also makes inexpensive ammo for getting familiar with the rifle

https://www.outdoorlimited.com/Prvi-PPU-9-3x62mm-Ammunition-PP91-285-Grain-Soft-P-p/pp91.htm

as I recall reading, the 35 Whelen is not approved for hunting Buffs in Africa, the 9.3x62 is.

as for rifles:

gunsamerica has 3 bolt guns w/walnut, CZ, SAKO and Ruger

gunbroker has 1 carbine walnut

hinterland has 1 rifle walnut