I could see an extreme weather as a 35 whelen. For me, if I were going this route and looking for good balance and pointability, I'd start with a 30-06 and have it re-bored by JES for $250.00 and be done with it. Of course, taking into account it had a McMillan hunters compact stock already installed. Now that would be bad azzed..
Agreed. I did find a FN manufactured M70 Extreme Weather SS in .30-06 with a Zeiss Conquest, McMillian Featherweight, full mag fill option, and Decelerator. At $1,200.00, it's not too bad.
My only concern with the M70 Extreme Weather SS is the weight. 7 lbs. 2 oz., sans scope, is a bit light for a .35W, then again, a scope, rings/bases, sling, and a full mag would likely bring it to a bit over 8 lbs. - probably perfect.
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