A couple of weeks ago I ordered a ss Lilja with 1 in 12 twist... 35 Whelen... I may of just found my ultimate deer hunting rifle for Kodiak.
No: I'd call that the ultimate rifle for North America, personally.
There was a great article in Sports Afield not long ago advocating this exact combination for thin-skinned dangerous game in Africa as well... where allowed, of course.
Sweet sounding choice in armament!!
