They are generally more accurate than most people give them credit for. The triggers are not great, and there isn't much that can be done about them (please don't try to home 'smith it), but they are serviceable.

The actions are very tough, very reliable, and fast.

The Whelen will kill anything you kill well with it out as far as you probably ought to be shooting.

I think John Barsness Haviland did a write up on them several years back in Rifle. It's worth a read.

Last edited by 4ager; 09/18/14. Reason: Haviland did the write up; Rifle Magazine Sept 2005

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