More than 25 yrs. ago I had a pre'64 rebored to .35 Whelen, it has been my go to deer rifle ever since. I like the Whelen for the wide selection of bullets, jacketed, cast and pistol bullets all have their place with the Whelen. For off-season practice I shoot mostly cast bullets with Unique, easy on the rifle, the shoulder and your wallet.
Yes, I agree. 35 Whelan would be my 2 cents. Maybe load up some cool 357 pistol bullets as a plinker-pest rig the Whelan for pigs and deer. I now nothing of a good aftermarket wood stock. I need to learn wood for when I do my 7x57 Mauser walkabout rifle project.
