mojohand,
It's too bad you don't live somewhere near me, I'd be more that happy to let you shoot my 1-B (with "B" weight barrel) in 9.3x62. Mine is cut to 23 5/8".
FYI: the 1-B and 1-S both share the "B" weight barrel @ 26". Only difference is the "B" has a clean barrel and Beavertail fore-end, and the 1-S has iron sights, barrel band sling swivel, and the AH fore-end.
In all honesty, I'd like to see Ruger make the 1-S in 9.3x62 w/24" barrel. I'd think that would be a well-balanced, very handy rifle. And I'm thinking that it
COULD happen, now that they are chambering the 9.3x62 in the M-77... (Holding my breath here...)
Were I, you... I'd have a hard time getting rid of something as unique as the Whelen that you have now, just for something with a bit more panache...
(Which is how I ended up with a fairly eclectic collection of discontinued/ltd production rifles... )
I just hate to sell something that I know I'll never be able to replace if I change my mind...
GH
