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What 35 whelen would you go after? #19306335 03/17/24 Joined: Mar 2019 Posts: 954 L Live2hunt941 OP Campfire Regular OP Live2hunt941 Campfire Regular L Joined: Mar 2019 Posts: 954 Got a 35 whelen on my mind…. If you were looking for one what would you go after?? I know the market is slim on selection. May have a lead on a 700 classic but really wondering if it might just be easier to rebarrel an action and just be done What’s your take ?

Re: What 35 whelen would you go after? Live2hunt941 #19306478 03/17/24 Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 15,302 Northeast USA B beretzs Campfire Ranger beretzs Campfire Ranger B Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 15,302 Northeast USA The easiest way to try one out is to get anything in a 270, 30-06, etc and send it to JES and have him rebore it. If you wanted to go a bit better, a nice barrel put on the receiver of your choice is also another option. Finding original Whelens is fairly expensive right now, so you may wait awhile to find a deal while doing a rebore will be about a 2 week turnaround. If I were making another Whelen, I'd likely have the Featherweight profile copied and put on a P64 with a 9 or 10 twist barrel, coated to your choice, and put in a nice stock. Semper Fi

Re: What 35 whelen would you go after? Live2hunt941 #19306493 03/17/24 Joined: May 2004 Posts: 2,673 BC P patbrennan Campfire Regular patbrennan Campfire Regular P Joined: May 2004 Posts: 2,673 BC I'd buy a barrel after I found a donor rifle, in my case a model 70! I'd also pay attention to the barrel contour and twist to get what I really wanted.

Re: What 35 whelen would you go after? Live2hunt941 #19306622 03/17/24 Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 5,622 W WhelenAway Campfire Tracker WhelenAway Campfire Tracker W Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 5,622 I would look hard for one of these. I snagged one, and they have pretty much sold out now, but there's probably a few still floating around. They sold out really fast on Gunbroker for up to $1750. I found mine by just Googling "57160 Whelen", and looking through a lot of (sold out) sites. Here is a link to the info at Lipsey's. Lipsey's Hawkeye African 35 Whelen Last edited by WhelenAway; 03/17/24. FÜCK Jeff_O! MAGA

Re: What 35 whelen would you go after? Live2hunt941 #19306678 03/17/24 Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,846 Virginia V VaHunter Campfire Regular VaHunter Campfire Regular V Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,846 Virginia If I remember correctly the Remington Classic 35 Whelen's had 16-twist barrels. I went the route of finding a Winchester 70 Classic Stainless and had a PacNor 35 Whelen barrel with a 14-twist installed. If I was doing it today I might even go with a 12-twist barrel.

Re: What 35 whelen would you go after? Live2hunt941 #19306753 03/17/24 Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 8,284 Northern USA P pete53 Campfire Outfitter pete53 Campfire Outfitter P Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 8,284 Northern USA I had Jess do a Ruger #1 rebore it too a 35 whelen shoots excellent and looks great too. also i have a Winchester model 70 s.s. 30-06 that i am rebarreling so someone need a donor barrel ? cheap ? Pete53 LIFE NRA , we vote Red up here, Norseman

Re: What 35 whelen would you go after? Live2hunt941 #19306853 03/17/24 Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 207 Northern VA 4 444afic Campfire Member 444afic Campfire Member 4 Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 207 Northern VA I went this route almost two decades ago, although mine's blued, not stainless: https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1003581418?pid=384077 Shoots the Federal factory 225 grain TBBC into .8" 3-shot groups. More than good enough for my purposes. That Ruger is VERY nice! Presidents come and go, but entitlements are forever - Michael Medved Our forefathers would be shooting by now

Re: What 35 whelen would you go after? Live2hunt941 #19306932 03/17/24 Joined: Jul 2002 Posts: 1,283 Vista, NY Recoil_Rob Campfire Regular Recoil_Rob Campfire Regular Joined: Jul 2002 Posts: 1,283 Vista, NY I bought a Rem. M30 and had JES rebore it. Or try to find a 1903 sporter, maybe with shot out bore, and do the same. Last edited by Recoil_Rob; 03/17/24. "My problem lies in reconciling my gross habits with my net income."

Re: What 35 whelen would you go after? Live2hunt941 #19306962 03/17/24 Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 33,694 Either Texas or Idaho E EdM Campfire 'Bwana EdM Campfire 'Bwana E Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 33,694 Either Texas or Idaho I have had this M77 RS for decades. I tweaked it a bit and it shoots very well. Nice light contour on the factory barrel bedded into a light High Tech stock makes for a nice package. Black bear, nilgai, moose and elk have dropped from it. They are a bit hard to find though. Conduct is the best proof of character.

Re: What 35 whelen would you go after? beretzs #19307046 03/17/24 Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 8,843 Smoky Mountains, TN bwinters Campfire Outfitter bwinters Campfire Outfitter Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 8,843 Smoky Mountains, TN Originally Posted by beretzs The easiest way to try one out is to get anything in a 270, 30-06, etc and send it to JES and have him rebore it. If you wanted to go a bit better, a nice barrel put on the receiver of your choice is also another option. Finding original Whelens is fairly expensive right now, so you may wait awhile to find a deal while doing a rebore will be about a 2 week turnaround. If I were making another Whelen, I'd likely have the Featherweight profile copied and put on a P64 with a 9 or 10 twist barrel, coated to your choice, and put in a nice stock. ^^^^ This Ruger made a very good 35 wh for a couple years in a SS Hawkeye. I had one and foolishly sold it. Wish I had that one back.... Adversity doesn't build character, it reveals it.

Re: What 35 whelen would you go after? Live2hunt941 #19307308 03/17/24 Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 7,925 Georgia J JMR40 Campfire Outfitter JMR40 Campfire Outfitter J Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 7,925 Georgia I'd buy a 30-06 and load it with 200-220 gr bullets and call it good. I tried 35 Whelen and 338-06. The only thing they do that 30-06 doesn't do is kick harder. But if you're like most people you just have to find out for yourself. Most people don't really want the truth. They just want constant reassurance that what they believe is the truth.

Re: What 35 whelen would you go after? VaHunter #19307381 03/17/24 Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 12,336 Tucson AZ P PJGunner Campfire Outfitter PJGunner Campfire Outfitter P Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 12,336 Tucson AZ Originally Posted by VaHunter If I remember correctly the Remington Classic 35 Whelen's had 16-twist barrels. I went the route of finding a Winchester 70 Classic Stainless and had a PacNor 35 Whelen barrel with a 14-twist installed. If I was doing it today I might even go with a 12-twist barrel. I have a Ruger M77 RS tang safety and the Remington &00 Classic in .35 Whelen with 1 in 16" twist barrels. Both are accurate with 250 gr. bullets and shoot acceptably well with the long gone Hornady 275 gr. round nose. My go to .35 Whelen though is a custom build on a 98 Mauser action and has a 1 in 14" twist. I have not done much with the 275 gr. bullets due to having a rather limited amount on hand. Doesn't matter much as I haven't seen a T-rex in my back yard in years. PJ Our forefathers did not politely protest the British.They did not vote them out of office, nor did they impeach the king,march on the capitol or ask permission for their rights. ----------------They just shot them. MOLON LABE

Re: What 35 whelen would you go after? Live2hunt941 #19307432 03/17/24 Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 30,907 USA J jwp475 Campfire 'Bwana jwp475 Campfire 'Bwana J Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 30,907 USA I had JES Rebore to rebore my 1885 Highwall in 30-06 to a 5 groove 10 twist 35 Whelen. Shoots 1/2 MOA or better with evry bullet that I've tried. I got banned on another web site for a debate that happened on this site. That's a first

Re: What 35 whelen would you go after? Live2hunt941 #19307455 03/17/24 Joined: Jan 2017 Posts: 8,883 M Magnum_Bob Campfire Outfitter Magnum_Bob Campfire Outfitter M Joined: Jan 2017 Posts: 8,883 Was down to the lgs one day 30 some years ago and spotted a m77rs in 35 Whelen new on the rack for 289.95 about 40 bucks cheaper than the other calibers. I asked what the deal was? He said they didn't sell well and his distributor was closing them out cheap so he bought a couple dozen and multiple cases of factory Remington ammo. I asked how many he had left? He 18-19 why ? I said I'll take one if I can pick it out he just laughed and we headed to the inventory room. Went thru 1/2 doz boxes and picked one with nice straight grain in the wrist and forend. Couple of elk and a few deer I 'm a Whelen fan. You know you really can eat right to the bullet hole..mb " Cheapest velocity in the world comes from a long barrel and I sure do like them. MB "

Re: What 35 whelen would you go after? Live2hunt941 #19307509 03/17/24 Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 8,088 Adirondack Mountains N nyrifleman Campfire Outfitter nyrifleman Campfire Outfitter N Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 8,088 Adirondack Mountains Remington 700 KS Mountain Rifle “Factio democratica delenda est"

Re: What 35 whelen would you go after? JMR40 #19307512 03/17/24 Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 5,622 W WhelenAway Campfire Tracker WhelenAway Campfire Tracker W Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 5,622 Originally Posted by JMR40 I'd buy a 30-06 and load it with 200-220 gr bullets and call it good. I tried 35 Whelen and 338-06. The only thing they do that 30-06 doesn't do is kick harder. But if you're like most people you just have to find out for yourself. Well, they do kick a bit more because they move the same bullet weights faster, and another plus is they make a bigger hole. They both handle much heavier bullet weights too. FÜCK Jeff_O! MAGA

Re: What 35 whelen would you go after? Live2hunt941 #19307533 03/17/24 Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 5,622 W WhelenAway Campfire Tracker WhelenAway Campfire Tracker W Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 5,622 Originally Posted by Live2hunt941 Got a 35 whelen on my mind…. If you were looking for one what would you go after?? I know the market is slim on selection. May have a lead on a 700 classic but really wondering if it might just be easier to rebarrel an action and just be done What’s your take ? If you can snag that 700 Classic at a decent price, I'd do it (16 twist be damned). FÜCK Jeff_O! MAGA

Re: What 35 whelen would you go after? Live2hunt941 #19307540 03/17/24 Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 2,208 Golden, CO K KU_Geo Campfire Regular KU_Geo Campfire Regular K Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 2,208 Golden, CO If you want a lipseys Hawkeye African, I have one I’ll part with. Pm if interested.

Re: What 35 whelen would you go after? Live2hunt941 #19308801 03/17/24 Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 4,455 D duckster Campfire Tracker duckster Campfire Tracker D Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 4,455 I have a Remington M700 Classic as my .35 Whelen that I purchased used in 2000. It has since been to Africa twice and to Alberta to hunt moose. Several bear hunts and a double handful of deer. Wonderful cartridge. Probably my all-around favorite. And the M700 Classic seems to be an accurate platform for it.

Re: What 35 whelen would you go after? Live2hunt941 #19308938 03/17/24 Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 4,922 seattle, wa, usa O okie john Campfire Tracker okie john Campfire Tracker O Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 4,922 seattle, wa, usa Originally Posted by Live2hunt941 Got a 35 whelen on my mind…. If you were looking for one what would you go after?? I know the market is slim on selection. May have a lead on a 700 classic but really wondering if it might just be easier to rebarrel an action and just be done What’s your take ? I've owned Ruger and Remington 35 Whelens. Both had the 1:16 twist and shot 250-grain bullets just fine. If I were in the Whelen market again, then I'd get another of either in a heartbeat. If I were going to build one from the ground up, then it would be on a commercial 98 Mauser. It might also be a 9.3x62. Okie John Originally Posted by Brad If Montana had a standing army, a 270 Win with Federal Blue Box 130's would be the standard issue.

Re: What 35 whelen would you go after? okie john #19308965 03/17/24 Joined: Mar 2017 Posts: 1,756 North side of naive S ShadeTree Campfire Regular ShadeTree Campfire Regular S Joined: Mar 2017 Posts: 1,756 North side of naive Originally Posted by okie john Originally Posted by Live2hunt941 Got a 35 whelen on my mind…. If you were looking for one what would you go after?? I know the market is slim on selection. May have a lead on a 700 classic but really wondering if it might just be easier to rebarrel an action and just be done What’s your take ? I've owned Ruger and Remington 35 Whelens. Both had the 1:16 twist and shot 250-grain bullets just fine. If I were in the Whelen market again, then I'd get another of either in a heartbeat. If I were going to build one from the ground up, then it would be on a commercial 98 Mauser. It might also be a 9.3x62. Okie John Not responding to you directly, just in general to this and other posts mentioning the 1:16 twist. JES himself will tell you that a 16 twist will handle up to 250 grains easily, and if you run across bullet discussions with a 35 Whelen, the 225 Sierra bullet seems to be one of the most used, or at least most praised for a variety of game. So I'm not sure what all the super duper extra fast twist for a Whelen is about, unless I'm missing a long high BC bullet in 35 caliber that is available and popular, which is a possibility. Honest question. One is alone in a land so vast, there is only the mountains, the wind, and the eyes of God.

Re: What 35 whelen would you go after? Live2hunt941 #19309175 03/18/24 Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,422 Lands of Ethan & Ira Allen T Taconic11 Campfire Regular Taconic11 Campfire Regular T Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,422 Lands of Ethan & Ira Allen My M700 CDL 16 twist handles 250 gr. just fine. Although I choose lighter bullets for my applications.

Re: What 35 whelen would you go after? Live2hunt941 #19309194 03/18/24 Joined: May 2014 Posts: 10,414 NE South Dakota Bugger Campfire Outfitter Bugger Campfire Outfitter Joined: May 2014 Posts: 10,414 NE South Dakota I’m on my third 700 35 Whelen. I’ve had two 350 RM’s too (ballistic twin). I don’t think there’s any better than the 700. I prefer classic. Semper Fi I used to run with the hare. Now I'm envious of the tortoise and I do my own stunts but rarely intentionally

Re: What 35 whelen would you go after? Live2hunt941 #19309237 03/18/24 Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 23,686 western VA J jackmountain Campfire Ranger jackmountain Campfire Ranger J Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 23,686 western VA 700, 20” mag contour barrel, good stock that fits you and a good trigger. 1.5-5x lit #4 reticle. For our hunting it’s ideal. Steady diet of 225gr Sierra’s Last edited by jackmountain; 03/18/24.

Re: What 35 whelen would you go after? jackmountain #19309305 03/18/24 Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 15,302 Northeast USA B beretzs Campfire Ranger beretzs Campfire Ranger B Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 15,302 Northeast USA Originally Posted by jackmountain 700, 20” mag contour barrel, good stock that fits you and a good trigger. 1.5-5x lit #4 reticle. For our hunting it’s ideal. Steady diet of 225gr Sierra’s Mic drop… Semper Fi

Re: What 35 whelen would you go after? nyrifleman #19309357 03/18/24 Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 15,302 Northeast USA B beretzs Campfire Ranger beretzs Campfire Ranger B Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 15,302 Northeast USA Originally Posted by nyrifleman Remington 700 KS Mountain Rifle I'd eat some crow, but I'd sure use one of them.... Semper Fi

Re: What 35 whelen would you go after? ShadeTree #19309367 03/18/24 Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 15,302 Northeast USA B beretzs Campfire Ranger beretzs Campfire Ranger B Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 15,302 Northeast USA Originally Posted by ShadeTree Originally Posted by okie john Originally Posted by Live2hunt941 Got a 35 whelen on my mind…. If you were looking for one what would you go after?? I know the market is slim on selection. May have a lead on a 700 classic but really wondering if it might just be easier to rebarrel an action and just be done What’s your take ? I've owned Ruger and Remington 35 Whelens. Both had the 1:16 twist and shot 250-grain bullets just fine. If I were in the Whelen market again, then I'd get another of either in a heartbeat. If I were going to build one from the ground up, then it would be on a commercial 98 Mauser. It might also be a 9.3x62. Okie John Not responding to you directly, just in general to this and other posts mentioning the 1:16 twist. JES himself will tell you that a 16 twist will handle up to 250 grains easily, and if you run across bullet discussions with a 35 Whelen, the 225 Sierra bullet seems to be one of the most used, or at least most praised for a variety of game. So I'm not sure what all the super duper extra fast twist for a Whelen is about, unless I'm missing a long high BC bullet in 35 caliber that is available and popular, which is a possibility. Honest question. 16's have worked fine for me with 250 PT's, Speers, 225 TSX's etc.. For me, I know that a 1-10 doesn't hurt anything either adding some RPM's to the equation, so that's sorta my default if I am ordering a barrel. But I used a CDL for years it worked fine. Semper Fi

Re: What 35 whelen would you go after? ShadeTree #19309396 03/18/24 Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 30,907 USA J jwp475 Campfire 'Bwana jwp475 Campfire 'Bwana J Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 30,907 USA Originally Posted by ShadeTree Originally Posted by okie john Originally Posted by Live2hunt941 Got a 35 whelen on my mind…. If you were looking for one what would you go after?? I know the market is slim on selection. May have a lead on a 700 classic but really wondering if it might just be easier to rebarrel an action and just be done What’s your take ? I've owned Ruger and Remington 35 Whelens. Both had the 1:16 twist and shot 250-grain bullets just fine. If I were in the Whelen market again, then I'd get another of either in a heartbeat. If I were going to build one from the ground up, then it would be on a commercial 98 Mauser. It might also be a 9.3x62. Okie John Not responding to you directly, just in general to this and other posts mentioning the 1:16 twist. JES himself will tell you that a 16 twist will handle up to 250 grains easily, and if you run across bullet discussions with a 35 Whelen, the 225 Sierra bullet seems to be one of the most used, or at least most praised for a variety of game. So I'm not sure what all the super duper extra fast twist for a Whelen is about, unless I'm missing a long high BC bullet in 35 caliber that is available and popular, which is a possibility. Honest question. Faster twist increases BC and aids in expansion I got banned on another web site for a debate that happened on this site. That's a first

Re: What 35 whelen would you go after? Live2hunt941 #19309403 03/18/24 Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 5,526 S Sako76 Campfire Tracker Sako76 Campfire Tracker S Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 5,526 I own a Nosler Outfitter in 35 Whelen, I haven’t killed anything with it but it likes 200 grain Remington Core-Lokts! I also had a SS Ruger Hawkeye that shot very well but I ended up selling it to a member here from Alaska.

Re: What 35 whelen would you go after? Live2hunt941 #19309441 03/18/24 Joined: May 2013 Posts: 433 Idaho A Andy3 Campfire Member Andy3 Campfire Member A Joined: May 2013 Posts: 433 Idaho Like others have said, pick your favorite model rifle, in 06, and send it to JES. I had him rebore a Ruger 77 stainless, with factory irons, and set it in a hawkeye synthetic stock. 3 groove, 1:10" twist. It shoots everything inside an inch at 100 yards....225s to 310s. The 310 is the main reason I went with the 10" twist.....but, I also looked at the standard twist rate for the 338 win (1:10"), and the 375 H&H (1:12"), and figured 10 would be best, with Whelen velocity. I also had him do a 7600....with the same groove and twist, with the same results. Andy3

Re: What 35 whelen would you go after? Live2hunt941 #19310162 03/18/24 Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 46 York S Speedwalker Campfire Greenhorn Speedwalker Campfire Greenhorn S Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 46 York There's plenty of options out there. If it was me i'd wait until I found one in the action (Remington, Ruger, Winchester) that I liked. The JS re-boring option is always a good one if you can't find exactly what you want.

Re: What 35 whelen would you go after? Live2hunt941 #19310216 03/18/24 Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,209 M MikeL2 Campfire Tracker MikeL2 Campfire Tracker M Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,209 The 700 Classic in a heartbeat if at all sanely priced and decent condition. My 35 is a 700 Classic in 350 RemMag, great rifle.

Re: What 35 whelen would you go after? WhelenAway #19310226 03/18/24 Joined: May 2009 Posts: 17,260 Cheyenne, Wy Fotis Campfire Ranger Fotis Campfire Ranger Joined: May 2009 Posts: 17,260 Cheyenne, Wy Originally Posted by WhelenAway I would look hard for one of these. I snagged one, and they have pretty much sold out now, but there's probably a few still floating around. They sold out really fast on Gunbroker for up to $1750. I found mine by just Googling "57160 Whelen", and looking through a lot of (sold out) sites. Here is a link to the info at Lipsey's. Lipsey's Hawkeye African 35 Whelen Personally I can have a custom built for that price and not on a 77 action. https://thehandloadinglog.wordpress.com μολὼν λαβέ "Weatherby was too long so I nicknamed it "Bee""

Re: What 35 whelen would you go after? Live2hunt941 #19310613 03/18/24 Joined: Dec 2014 Posts: 2,961 Mid Michigan G GSPfan Campfire Regular GSPfan Campfire Regular G Joined: Dec 2014 Posts: 2,961 Mid Michigan I like single shot rifles so my Whelen is a Ruger #1. It's a nice accurate rifle, I've been shooting the Hornady 200 grain RN in it for deer. Maybe someday a bolt gun is in my future. I like that Ruger African.

Re: What 35 whelen would you go after? beretzs #19310782 03/18/24 Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 24,640 Midwest SKane Campfire Ranger SKane Campfire Ranger Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 24,640 Midwest Originally Posted by beretzs Originally Posted by nyrifleman Remington 700 KS Mountain Rifle I'd eat some crow, but I'd sure use one of them.... WWP53D

Re: What 35 whelen would you go after? MikeL2 #19310803 03/18/24 Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 23,686 western VA J jackmountain Campfire Ranger jackmountain Campfire Ranger J Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 23,686 western VA Originally Posted by MikeL2 The 700 Classic in a heartbeat if at all sanely priced and decent condition. My 35 is a 700 Classic in 350 RemMag, great rifle. I really need a .350RM.

Re: What 35 whelen would you go after? Fotis #19310897 03/18/24 Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 5,622 W WhelenAway Campfire Tracker WhelenAway Campfire Tracker W Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 5,622 Originally Posted by Fotis Originally Posted by WhelenAway I would look hard for one of these. I snagged one, and they have pretty much sold out now, but there's probably a few still floating around. They sold out really fast on Gunbroker for up to $1750. I found mine by just Googling "57160 Whelen", and looking through a lot of (sold out) sites. Here is a link to the info at Lipsey's. Lipsey's Hawkeye African 35 Whelen Personally I can have a custom built for that price and not on a 77 action. The $1750 I mentioned is too much, but one bidder didn't think so. Lipsey's retail is around $1550, and before they got rare you could snag one for $1350. I'd want a CRF Ruger 77, M70 pre/classic action, or a M98 action with sturdy iron sights. I prefer the 30-06 length Ruger action for the Whelen chambering versus a magnum length action. And, of course, I want wood & blue for this classic chambering. There's a lot to like with the Ruger African for a few dollars more than a rebored Tikka. FÜCK Jeff_O! MAGA

Re: What 35 whelen would you go after? SKane #19310915 03/18/24 Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 8,088 Adirondack Mountains N nyrifleman Campfire Outfitter nyrifleman Campfire Outfitter N Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 8,088 Adirondack Mountains Originally Posted by SKane Originally Posted by beretzs Originally Posted by nyrifleman Remington 700 KS Mountain Rifle I'd eat some crow, but I'd sure use one of them.... Or this; https://www.champlinarms.com/Defaul...amp;mid=409&StyleID=2&GunID=3811 “Factio democratica delenda est"

Re: What 35 whelen would you go after? Live2hunt941 #19311029 03/18/24 Joined: May 2014 Posts: 10,414 NE South Dakota Bugger Campfire Outfitter Bugger Campfire Outfitter Joined: May 2014 Posts: 10,414 NE South Dakota My Classic has been sold, but I still have this one. It has had the barrel shortened a bit and threaded for a suppressor. I prefer classic. Semper Fi I used to run with the hare. Now I'm envious of the tortoise and I do my own stunts but rarely intentionally

Re: What 35 whelen would you go after? Live2hunt941 #19311049 03/18/24 Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 13,924 PA moosemike Campfire Outfitter moosemike Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 13,924 PA I like the 700 Classic in 35

Re: What 35 whelen would you go after? Bugger #19311402 03/18/24 Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 5,622 W WhelenAway Campfire Tracker WhelenAway Campfire Tracker W Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 5,622 Originally Posted by Bugger My Classic has been sold, but I still have this one. It has had the barrel shortened a bit and threaded for a suppressor. Great looking Whelen Bugger! FÜCK Jeff_O! MAGA

Re: What 35 whelen would you go after? Live2hunt941 #19311457 03/18/24 Joined: Mar 2019 Posts: 954 L Live2hunt941 OP Campfire Regular OP Live2hunt941 Campfire Regular L Joined: Mar 2019 Posts: 954 I have a friend who has a classic or two in 35 whelen One well cared for One new in the box He and I will be working a trade on a marlin 375 Winchester and some ammo I have on a trade on one of them in the next week or so

Re: What 35 whelen would you go after? Live2hunt941 #19311769 03/18/24 Joined: Dec 2020 Posts: 163 Texas S Seabreeze1970 Campfire Member Seabreeze1970 Campfire Member S Joined: Dec 2020 Posts: 163 Texas This a project I’ve thought about in the past. I like the idea of a JES rebore if I want to save some money but I would probably get a Winchester 70 or a 700 and have it rebarreled. I would probably go the customized route and rebarrel one of those models.

Re: What 35 whelen would you go after? nyrifleman #19312177 03/19/24 Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 15,302 Northeast USA B beretzs Campfire Ranger beretzs Campfire Ranger B Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 15,302 Northeast USA Originally Posted by nyrifleman Originally Posted by SKane Originally Posted by beretzs Originally Posted by nyrifleman Remington 700 KS Mountain Rifle I'd eat some crow, but I'd sure use one of them.... Or this; https://www.champlinarms.com/Defaul...amp;mid=409&StyleID=2&GunID=3811 I’d probably get rid of a few of mine if I had that one. Semper Fi

Re: What 35 whelen would you go after? Seabreeze1970 #19312215 03/19/24 Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 30,907 USA J jwp475 Campfire 'Bwana jwp475 Campfire 'Bwana J Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 30,907 USA Originally Posted by Seabreeze1970 This a project I’ve thought about in the past. I like the idea of a JES rebore if I want to save some money but I would probably get a Winchester 70 or a 700 and have it rebarreled. I would probably go the customized route and rebarrel one of those models. I can't fault my JES rebore from 30/06 to 35 Whelen. Very accurate rifle I got banned on another web site for a debate that happened on this site. That's a first

Re: What 35 whelen would you go after? 444afic #19312629 03/19/24 Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 5,622 W WhelenAway Campfire Tracker WhelenAway Campfire Tracker W Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 5,622 Originally Posted by 444afic I went this route almost two decades ago, although mine's blued, not stainless: https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1003581418?pid=384077 Shoots the Federal factory 225 grain TBBC into .8" 3-shot groups. More than good enough for my purposes. That Ruger is VERY nice! That's a great looking rifle that I'd happily take hunting. FÜCK Jeff_O! MAGA

Re: What 35 whelen would you go after? Live2hunt941 #19312750 03/19/24 Joined: May 2017 Posts: 4,910 Sweet Home W WAM Campfire Tracker WAM Campfire Tracker W Joined: May 2017 Posts: 4,910 Sweet Home I have a 700 Classic that now wears a BDL stock that survived the Wreck of the Hesperus but fits me better than the original stock, which I still have in 99% condition. When I first acquired it in 1989, it didn’t shoot well with 200 gr Core Lokts but really shined with 225 gr TBBC loads after a couple hundred rounds of Core Lokts. It shoots the 225 Partitions and TBBC into bug hole groups so I’m not concerned about the 16:1 twist rate. I have no idea how it would shoot the current variety of 200 gr factory loads from Rem, Winchester, or Hornady. Not going to piss away money to find out. Life Member NRA, RMEF, American Legion, MAGA. Not necessarily in that order.

Re: What 35 whelen would you go after? Live2hunt941 #19313104 03/19/24 Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 17,801 G gunswizard Campfire Ranger gunswizard Campfire Ranger G Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 17,801 When I decided to build a .35 Whelen nearly 35 yrs. ago I sent a pre'64 M/70 to Randall Redman to rebore. It has been my whitetail rifle ever since, 225gr. Sierra Game King over IMR 4064 was the load it shot best after extensive research and range testing. Last several years I've been hunting with 200gr. Hornady Inter-lok over IMR 3031, a Ken Waters Pet Load that is incredibly accurate. It will put three shots into a tight cluster off the bench @ 100yds. The last bullet I recovered from a whitetail buck taken @ 100yds. was perfectly mushroomed and retained 66% of its original weight. BTW my rifle's barrel has 1-14" twist which was Redman's standard offering when reboring. It performs well with whatever I'm shooting, jacketed bullets, cast or pistol bullets. Last edited by gunswizard; 03/20/24.

Re: What 35 whelen would you go after? Live2hunt941 #19313845 03/19/24 Joined: Dec 2014 Posts: 2,961 Mid Michigan G GSPfan Campfire Regular GSPfan Campfire Regular G Joined: Dec 2014 Posts: 2,961 Mid Michigan I like my Whelen so much (Ruger #1) my pre 64 FWT M70 358 hasn't seen a deer season in quite a while. Both rifles thrive on the SGK 225 Last edited by GSPfan; 03/19/24.

Re: What 35 whelen would you go after? Live2hunt941 #19313916 03/19/24 Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,113 S SLDUCK Campfire Regular SLDUCK Campfire Regular S Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,113 Have 2. Remy 750 carbine and 7600. The carbine is my river bottom jungle gun jump shooting bedded bucks. The 7600 has a vortex 1.76x5 on it. Blind sitting with that one

Re: What 35 whelen would you go after? Live2hunt941 #19314859 03/19/24 Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 7,005 Katy, Texas S Sakohunter264 Campfire Tracker Sakohunter264 Campfire Tracker S Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 7,005 Katy, Texas Custom Pre-64 Model 70. Shilen Match barrel, McMillan edge stock, cerekoted, bedded, etc. super accurate with 200gr TTSX and 200Gr Hndy IL. I haven’t shot any 225s yet, really no need. I still prefer the 338-06 just for its versatility, but the 35 whelen is a great round no doubt.

Re: What 35 whelen would you go after? Live2hunt941 #19314871 03/19/24 Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 33,694 Either Texas or Idaho E EdM Campfire 'Bwana EdM Campfire 'Bwana E Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 33,694 Either Texas or Idaho A couple of my Ruger RS results with the 225 gr TSX. Conduct is the best proof of character.

Re: What 35 whelen would you go after? Live2hunt941 #19315098 03/20/24 Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 26,519 Metairie, LA PaulBarnard Campfire Ranger PaulBarnard Campfire Ranger Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 26,519 Metairie, LA Shaw Custom Rifles may be the least expensive path into a 35 Whelen and it'll shoot too.

Re: What 35 whelen would you go after? Sakohunter264 #19315384 03/20/24 Joined: May 2004 Posts: 2,673 BC P patbrennan Campfire Regular patbrennan Campfire Regular P Joined: May 2004 Posts: 2,673 BC Originally Posted by Sakohunter264 Custom Pre-64 Model 70. Shilen Match barrel, McMillan edge stock, cerekoted, bedded, etc. super accurate with 200gr TTSX and 200Gr Hndy IL. I haven’t shot any 225s yet, really no need. I still prefer the 338-06 just for its versatility, but the 35 whelen is a great round no doubt. Very nice rifle! I'd be interested to hear about the 338-06 versatility vs a 35 whelen, still sorting through which to go with myself!

Re: What 35 whelen would you go after? GSPfan #19315685 03/20/24 Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 8,284 Northern USA P pete53 Campfire Outfitter pete53 Campfire Outfitter P Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 8,284 Northern USA Originally Posted by GSPfan I like my Whelen so much (Ruger #1) my pre 64 FWT M70 358 hasn't seen a deer season in quite a while. Both rifles thrive on the SGK 225 this Ruger #1 i had Jess Rebore do the rebore to a 35 Whelen shoots very nice will bear hunt with this Ruger #1 if i get drawn this year for a bear tag ? but will also be used some during the rifle 2024 deer season in Minnesota too . as GSPfan has posted there is something unique to use a 35 Whelen and chambered in a Ruger #1 is kinda special for some of us. i have also read the book and own this book called Mister Rifleman on Colonel Townsend Whelen the book is a very good read , Colonel Whelen in his life time has done some very interesting things . enjoy your 35 Whelen,Pete53 LIFE NRA , we vote Red up here, Norseman

Re: What 35 whelen would you go after? patbrennan #19315835 03/20/24 Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 5,622 W WhelenAway Campfire Tracker WhelenAway Campfire Tracker W Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 5,622 Originally Posted by patbrennan Originally Posted by Sakohunter264 Custom Pre-64 Model 70. Shilen Match barrel, McMillan edge stock, cerekoted, bedded, etc. super accurate with 200gr TTSX and 200Gr Hndy IL. I haven’t shot any 225s yet, really no need. I still prefer the 338-06 just for its versatility, but the 35 whelen is a great round no doubt. Very nice rifle! I'd be interested to hear about the 338-06 versatility vs a 35 whelen, still sorting through which to go with myself! I like the ability to load cheap pistol bullets in the 35 Whelen for plinking. And factory ammo for the Whelen is widely available now, since it is legal for hunting in some (formerly) shotgun only states. But if only shooting 200's, the 30-06 makes a lot of sense. Here is a LINK to a good thread on the 338RPM, which is the equal of the 338WM. It's a good read, and quoted below are a couple posts from the thread: Originally Posted by jwp475 Originally Posted by Mule Deer Knowing RinB well, I suspect he's tweaking the Campfire's "medium-bore" advocates--or maybe actually trolling.... Didn't you post one time that you thought increased effectiveness started at .358 bullet diameter? Originally Posted by Mule Deer Yeah--and Phil Shoemaker's experience is similar. We've discussed it some.... FÜCK Jeff_O! MAGA

Re: What 35 whelen would you go after? Live2hunt941 #19315860 03/20/24 Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 5,923 Black Hills of Dakota CRS Campfire Tracker CRS Campfire Tracker Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 5,923 Black Hills of Dakota For the money the current Whelen's are going for, I would build one. My preference would be a Model 70 Pre, or classic action, or a 700. I had a 700 Classic that was brutal to shoot. I also had a Rem 673 in 350 Rem Mag I probably should have kept, but I am not in the business of gun selling regrets. Played with a BLR in 358 Win for a while too. I am now firmly in the 338-06 camp. But do not let that stop you (LIve2Hunt941 or anyone) from getting what you want. If you have a Whelen itch, you should scratch it. I certainly did that with 35's. If I need something bigger than the 338-06, I have a 416 Rem Mag and a 45-70. Arcus Venator

Re: What 35 whelen would you go after? jackmountain #19315913 03/20/24 Joined: May 2014 Posts: 10,414 NE South Dakota Bugger Campfire Outfitter Bugger Campfire Outfitter Joined: May 2014 Posts: 10,414 NE South Dakota Originally Posted by jackmountain Originally Posted by MikeL2 The 700 Classic in a heartbeat if at all sanely priced and decent condition. My 35 is a 700 Classic in 350 RemMag, great rifle. I really need a .350RM. I just sold my as new 700 classic 350 RM for about $1,500 on Guns International. I threw in about 80 empty brass and a hard rifle case. Last edited by Bugger; 03/20/24. I prefer classic. Semper Fi I used to run with the hare. Now I'm envious of the tortoise and I do my own stunts but rarely intentionally

Re: What 35 whelen would you go after? Live2hunt941 #19316454 03/20/24 Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 1,423 Avery Co., North Carolina S StarchedCover Campfire Regular StarchedCover Campfire Regular S Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 1,423 Avery Co., North Carolina The Remington M700 Classic, CDL or BDL rifles are available as well as the Ruger M77RS & Hawkeye models. I have a Ruger M77RS and recent Lipsey's Ruger Hawkeye "African" that will certainly meet my needs. To get into a 35 Whelen reasonable I'd have a 30-06 or 270 sent to JES for the rebore. StarchedCover Semper Fi

Re: What 35 whelen would you go after? WhelenAway #19316532 03/20/24 Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 11,951 NB / Canada SuperCub Campfire Outfitter SuperCub Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 11,951 NB / Canada Originally Posted by WhelenAway I would look hard for one of these. I snagged one, and they have pretty much sold out now, but there's probably a few still floating around. They sold out really fast on Gunbroker for up to $1750. I found mine by just Googling "57160 Whelen", and looking through a lot of (sold out) sites. Here is a link to the info at Lipsey's. Lipsey's Hawkeye African 35 Whelen Man that's a nice rifle!

Re: What 35 whelen would you go after? Live2hunt941 #19316540 03/20/24 Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 11,951 NB / Canada SuperCub Campfire Outfitter SuperCub Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 11,951 NB / Canada The 7600s in 35Whelen are good rifles if you're so inclined for that type of rifle.

Re: What 35 whelen would you go after? Live2hunt941 #19316565 03/20/24 Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 14,155 The town Del Shannon made famo... Whelenman Campfire Outfitter Whelenman Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 14,155 The town Del Shannon made famo... A Ruger 77 with a boat paddle stock. Oh! That’s right, thats what I’ve got. Well we're Green and we're Gold, and we play better when it's cold. All us Cheese heads have our favorite superstar. We love Brett Favre.

Re: What 35 whelen would you go after? Live2hunt941 #19317277 03/20/24 Joined: Oct 2013 Posts: 244 B BRLMKR Campfire Member BRLMKR Campfire Member B Joined: Oct 2013 Posts: 244 As many have suggested, I sent my Kimber Subalpine in muzzle braked 30:06 to JES. Had him cut the threads and recrown and open to 35 Whelen. 3x9 Leupold, Talley mounts, sling and a full mag it's all of 6# and it likes Barnes 225 TSX. Going to try some Hammer 225's.

Re: What 35 whelen would you go after? Live2hunt941 #19317655 03/20/24 Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 5,622 W WhelenAway Campfire Tracker WhelenAway Campfire Tracker W Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 5,622 I'm surprised the Kimber barrel had enough meat to be opened to 358. FÜCK Jeff_O! MAGA

Re: What 35 whelen would you go after? Live2hunt941 #19317725 03/20/24 Joined: Oct 2013 Posts: 244 B BRLMKR Campfire Member BRLMKR Campfire Member B Joined: Oct 2013 Posts: 244 Yeah, I thought I might go with the 338/06, but Jesse asked me to measure just before the brake threads and he said there was enough for opening to 358.

Re: What 35 whelen would you go after? Live2hunt941 #19317834 03/20/24 Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 5,622 W WhelenAway Campfire Tracker WhelenAway Campfire Tracker W Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 5,622 Your lucky day! FÜCK Jeff_O! MAGA

Re: What 35 whelen would you go after? Live2hunt941 #19319406 03/21/24 Joined: Sep 2015 Posts: 663 South Central Oklahoma C Caplock Campfire Regular Caplock Campfire Regular C Joined: Sep 2015 Posts: 663 South Central Oklahoma There’s a bargain 700 35 whelen on GB right now. It’s actually a Classic model

Re: What 35 whelen would you go after? Whelenman #19321891 03/22/24 Joined: Aug 2017 Posts: 2,476 Montana M MedRiver Campfire Regular MedRiver Campfire Regular M Joined: Aug 2017 Posts: 2,476 Montana Originally Posted by Whelenman A Ruger 77 with a boatpaddle stock. Oh! That’s right, thats what I’ve got. Samesies Mine is a JES rebore that started as a .30-06. Cut it to 20” and added a Remington front sight and use an NECG ghost ring when I want to hunt open sights. I went 1:14". It shoots the Sierra 225 well and seems to do fine with 200 RN bullets but hasn’t shot as well with 250s, the 225 Accubond, 225 Partition or 225 TSX. It used to bug me but the 225 Sierra is proving to be a great bullet, so I just shoot it and use my Norma to launch the heavier and longer bullets. It does shoot 158 XTPs well also, so sometimes I hunt with those and plink with cast bullets.

Re: What 35 whelen would you go after? Live2hunt941 #19322034 03/22/24 Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 4,662 B Biebs Campfire Tracker Biebs Campfire Tracker B Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 4,662 The one I would hunt for would be a Griffin & Howe Model 70 in 35 Whelen I used to own. I sold it when I got into double rifles. Wish I had that one back. It was G&H #2701.

Re: What 35 whelen would you go after? Live2hunt941 #19322209 03/22/24 Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 807 F Fury01 Campfire Regular Fury01 Campfire Regular F Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 807 Very nice rig Medriver. With the peep on that has I be a very handy outfit. F01

Re: What 35 whelen would you go after? Fury01 #19322694 03/22/24 Joined: Aug 2017 Posts: 2,476 Montana M MedRiver Campfire Regular MedRiver Campfire Regular M Joined: Aug 2017 Posts: 2,476 Montana Originally Posted by Fury01 Very nice rig Medriver. With the peep on that has I be a very handy outfit. F01 Thanks! Yes, a peep and a 20" barrel makes it pretty darn handy. The sporter weight barrel is admittedly a little "whippy"...a little heavier contour would be easier to shoot but as-is it is a joy to pack.

Re: What 35 whelen would you go after? EdM #19322713 03/22/24 Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 5,622 W WhelenAway Campfire Tracker WhelenAway Campfire Tracker W Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 5,622 Originally Posted by EdM I have had this M77 RS for decades. I tweaked it a bit and it shoots very well. Nice light contour on the factory barrel bedded into a light High Tech stock makes for a nice package. Black bear, nilgai, moose and elk have dropped from it. They are a bit hard to find though. I really like the looks of this one too. FÜCK Jeff_O! MAGA

Re: What 35 whelen would you go after? Live2hunt941 #19322766 03/22/24 Joined: Dec 2016 Posts: 5,499 Wind River Wyoming S szihn Campfire Tracker szihn Campfire Tracker S Joined: Dec 2016 Posts: 5,499 Wind River Wyoming I know a lady in Green River Wyoming that has a pre-War M70 Winchester re-barreled to 35 Whelen that she wants to sell. PM me if you are interested and I'll put you in touch with her.

Re: What 35 whelen would you go after? Live2hunt941 #19322876 03/22/24 Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 715 Delaware A ATC Campfire Regular ATC Campfire Regular A Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 715 Delaware You can't go wrong with a Remington Classic if you can find one. Mine shoots great with just about anything and I've heard similar results from others.

Re: What 35 whelen would you go after? beretzs #19325351 03/23/24 Joined: Jul 2021 Posts: 354 WV railman58 Campfire Member railman58 Campfire Member Joined: Jul 2021 Posts: 354 WV Originally Posted by beretzs Originally Posted by ShadeTree Originally Posted by okie john Originally Posted by Live2hunt941 Got a 35 whelen on my mind…. If you were looking for one what would you go after?? I know the market is slim on selection. May have a lead on a 700 classic but really wondering if it might just be easier to rebarrel an action and just be done What’s your take ? I've owned Ruger and Remington 35 Whelens. Both had the 1:16 twist and shot 250-grain bullets just fine. If I were in the Whelen market again, then I'd get another of either in a heartbeat. If I were going to build one from the ground up, then it would be on a commercial 98 Mauser. It might also be a 9.3x62. Okie John Not responding to you directly, just in general to this and other posts mentioning the 1:16 twist. JES himself will tell you that a 16 twist will handle up to 250 grains easily, and if you run across bullet discussions with a 35 Whelen, the 225 Sierra bullet seems to be one of the most used, or at least most praised for a variety of game. So I'm not sure what all the super duper extra fast twist for a Whelen is about, unless I'm missing a long high BC bullet in 35 caliber that is available and popular, which is a possibility. Honest question. 16's have worked fine for me with 250 PT's, Speers, 225 TSX's etc.. For me, I know that a 1-10 doesn't hurt anything either adding some RPM's to the equation, so that's sorta my default if I am ordering a barrel. But I used a CDL for years it worked fine. It's still working for me. It doesn't matter how fast you miss.

Re: What 35 whelen would you go after? Live2hunt941 #19325795 03/23/24 Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 15,302 Northeast USA B beretzs Campfire Ranger beretzs Campfire Ranger B Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 15,302 Northeast USA I am glad it went to a good home! Mine is a fine shooter now as well. Semper Fi

Re: What 35 whelen would you go after? Live2hunt941 #19331878 03/25/24 Joined: Aug 2022 Posts: 194 Crockett Tx C Crockett305 Campfire Member Crockett305 Campfire Member C Joined: Aug 2022 Posts: 194 Crockett Tx I happened onto a nib Nosler Heritage 35 Whelen at Wanenmacher a several years ago. May seem ridiculous but I’ve yet to shoot it, simply too beautiful. (I’d like to find an aftermarket stock to save the wood stock). As a side note, I called Nosler after I got it home and happened to be connected to a Mr. Archerd (sp?) who said he was in the rifle build shop when the Heritage in 35 Whelen was mfg, he said he believes less than 40 were produced! As John Quinones would say, “what would you do”

Re: What 35 whelen would you go after? Live2hunt941 #19332772 03/26/24 Joined: Jun 2022 Posts: 42 P PAHS Campfire Greenhorn PAHS Campfire Greenhorn P Joined: Jun 2022 Posts: 42 How much did that cost? Sounds like a good one. I’m having one built on a CZ action.

Re: What 35 whelen would you go after? Live2hunt941 #19333561 03/26/24 Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 4,463 Kentucky Biathlonman Campfire Tracker Biathlonman Campfire Tracker Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 4,463 Kentucky CVA scout...

Re: What 35 whelen would you go after? Biathlonman #19333572 03/26/24 Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 17,241 Northern Louisiana JPro Campfire Ranger JPro Campfire Ranger Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 17,241 Northern Louisiana Originally Posted by Biathlonman CVA scout... They do work. Cheap too.... Now with even more aplomb

Re: What 35 whelen would you go after? Live2hunt941 #19333805 03/26/24 Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 5,622 W WhelenAway Campfire Tracker WhelenAway Campfire Tracker W Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 5,622 I've heard good things about the accuracy and trigger of the Scouts. FÜCK Jeff_O! MAGA

Re: What 35 whelen would you go after? Live2hunt941 #19383300 04/13/24 Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 4 L linemountain New Member linemountain New Member L Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 4 I have one of the Grice Model 7600 carbines in 35 Whelen...It really kicks!

Re: What 35 whelen would you go after? MedRiver #19383329 04/13/24 Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 14,155 The town Del Shannon made famo... Whelenman Campfire Outfitter Whelenman Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 14,155 The town Del Shannon made famo... Originally Posted by MedRiver Originally Posted by Whelenman A Ruger 77 with a boatpaddle stock. Oh! That’s right, thats what I’ve got. Samesies Mine is a JES rebore that started as a .30-06. Cut it to 20” and added a Remington front sight and use an NECG ghost ring when I want to hunt open sights. I went 1:14". It shoots the Sierra 225 well and seems to do fine with 200 RN bullets but hasn’t shot as well with 250s, the 225 Accubond, 225 Partition or 225 TSX. It used to bug me but the 225 Sierra is proving to be a great bullet, so I just shoot it and use my Norma to launch the heavier and longer bullets. It does shoot 158 XTPs well also, so sometimes I hunt with those and plink with cast bullets. Mine is blued. Well we're Green and we're Gold, and we play better when it's cold. All us Cheese heads have our favorite superstar. We love Brett Favre.

Re: What 35 whelen would you go after? Live2hunt941 #19383697 04/13/24 Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 4,194 Retired CPO USN. Amarillo TX MAC Campfire Tracker MAC Campfire Tracker Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 4,194 Retired CPO USN. Amarillo TX Why bother with a 35 Whelen when you could just get a 9.3x62 and have a better round? Considering the 9.3 has been around since 1905 there really isn't any reason for the 35 Whelen to have existed. Hell you can even make functioning 9.3 brass out of 30-06 brass but they will be a few thousands short. You get out of life what you are willing to accept. If you ain't happy, do something about it!

Re: What 35 whelen would you go after? MAC #19384094 04/14/24 Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 15,302 Northeast USA B beretzs Campfire Ranger beretzs Campfire Ranger B Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 15,302 Northeast USA Originally Posted by MAC Why bother with a 35 Whelen when you could just get a 9.3x62 and have a better round? Considering the 9.3 has been around since 1905 there really isn't any reason for the 35 Whelen to have existed. Hell you can even make functioning 9.3 brass out of 30-06 brass but they will be a few thousands short. Jeeze Mac, are you even ‘Merican!?!? Our 35 Whelen was created for us folks back in the day as the poor man’s 375. The 9.3x62 was one of them there Kraut inventions. All jokes aside, I like them both and have a 9.3x57, 9.3x62, couple Whelens and a 338-06. Semper Fi

Re: What 35 whelen would you go after? Live2hunt941 #19384193 04/14/24 Joined: May 2014 Posts: 10,414 NE South Dakota Bugger Campfire Outfitter Bugger Campfire Outfitter Joined: May 2014 Posts: 10,414 NE South Dakota 700 - yes Classic, re-barrel, re-bore - yes I prefer classic. Semper Fi I used to run with the hare. Now I'm envious of the tortoise and I do my own stunts but rarely intentionally

Re: What 35 whelen would you go after? beretzs #19385554 04/14/24 Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 4,194 Retired CPO USN. Amarillo TX MAC Campfire Tracker MAC Campfire Tracker Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 4,194 Retired CPO USN. Amarillo TX Originally Posted by beretzs Originally Posted by MAC Why bother with a 35 Whelen when you could just get a 9.3x62 and have a better round? Considering the 9.3 has been around since 1905 there really isn't any reason for the 35 Whelen to have existed. Hell you can even make functioning 9.3 brass out of 30-06 brass but they will be a few thousands short. Jeeze Mac, are you even ‘Merican!?!? Our 35 Whelen was created for us folks back in the day as the poor man’s 375. The 9.3x62 was one of them there Kraut inventions. All jokes aside, I like them both and have a 9.3x57, 9.3x62, couple Whelens and a 338-06. I also need to point out that the 30-06 is really nothing more than a 7x57 Mauser necked up to 30 Cal and the 1903 Springfield was so closely based on the Mauser 98 that Springfield had to pay Mauser royalties. You get out of life what you are willing to accept. If you ain't happy, do something about it!

Re: What 35 whelen would you go after? Live2hunt941 #19385562 04/14/24 Joined: Oct 2000 Posts: 30,271 Brad Campfire 'Bwana Brad Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Oct 2000 Posts: 30,271 I'd re-bore a Classic Stainless M70 with standard barrel contour. “Perfection is Achieved Not When There Is Nothing More to Add, But When There Is Nothing Left to Take Away” Antoine de Saint-Exupery

Re: What 35 whelen would you go after? MAC #19385925 04/14/24 Joined: May 2002 Posts: 9,526 Vic_in_Va Campfire Outfitter Vic_in_Va Campfire Outfitter Joined: May 2002 Posts: 9,526 Originally Posted by MAC Originally Posted by beretzs Originally Posted by MAC Why bother with a 35 Whelen when you could just get a 9.3x62 and have a better round? Considering the 9.3 has been around since 1905 there really isn't any reason for the 35 Whelen to have existed. Hell you can even make functioning 9.3 brass out of 30-06 brass but they will be a few thousands short. Jeeze Mac, are you even ‘Merican!?!? Our 35 Whelen was created for us folks back in the day as the poor man’s 375. The 9.3x62 was one of them there Kraut inventions. All jokes aside, I like them both and have a 9.3x57, 9.3x62, couple Whelens and a 338-06. I also need to point out that the 30-06 is really nothing more than a 7x57 Mauser necked up to 30 Cal and the 1903 Springfield was so closely based on the Mauser 98 that Springfield had to pay Mauser royalties. was hast du gesagt? Sag, dass es nicht so ist.

Re: What 35 whelen would you go after? Live2hunt941 #19385953 04/14/24 Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 4,965 J jk16 Campfire Tracker jk16 Campfire Tracker J Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 4,965 If you are going modern - any post 1964 '06 long action Winchester m70 or Rem700 (or 700 clone) action would be best as it will easily allow a longer than 3.4" mag box to.be fitted allowing longer bullets to be used without encroaching in the powder column. But if you are going to build a classic .35 Whelen IMHO- it should be built in a Pre 64 M70 or a Springfield 1903.

Re: What 35 whelen would you go after? Live2hunt941 #19386125 04/14/24 Joined: Mar 2024 Posts: 145 Tazewell, Virginia Q Q_Sertorius Campfire Member Q_Sertorius Campfire Member Q Joined: Mar 2024 Posts: 145 Tazewell, Virginia I've been looking under the couch cushions and in my daughter's piggy bank for the coins to pay for this one, but no luck so far. It's out of my current budget, but I love a pretty old rifle. I don't *need* a .35 Whelen because I already have a 9.3x62. But it never hurts to look and dream. https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1046581244 A certain part of me would be highly amused to have a German .35 Whelen and an American 9.3x62.

Re: What 35 whelen would you go after? Live2hunt941 #19386159 04/14/24 Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 21,168 N.. Newaukum, Washington J Judman Campfire Ranger Judman Campfire Ranger J Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 21,168 N.. Newaukum, Washington I just built one, and it’s a hammer 👊🏻 Ping pong balls for the win. Once you've wrestled everything else in life is easy. Dan Gable I keep my circle small, I’d rather have 4 quarters than 100 pennies. Ain’t easy havin pals.

Re: What 35 whelen would you go after? linemountain #19386204 04/15/24 Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 11,951 NB / Canada SuperCub Campfire Outfitter SuperCub Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 11,951 NB / Canada Originally Posted by linemountain I have one of the Grice Model 7600 carbines in 35 Whelen...It really kicks! A 22" 7600 with a good pad is a lot easier to shoot. I used to hold the forend while shooting off the bags. That helped too. Funny how Remington never could figure out how to put a pad on a walnut 760 or 7600. <eye roll>

Re: What 35 whelen would you go after? Brad #19386254 04/15/24 Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 15,302 Northeast USA B beretzs Campfire Ranger beretzs Campfire Ranger B Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 15,302 Northeast USA Originally Posted by Brad I'd re-bore a Classic Stainless M70 with standard barrel contour. That’s the easy button. Exactly what I did to get my 338-06 The 9.3x62 was made out of a Hawkeye 280 Rem that was too heavy for my brain as a 280 and never shot real well either. Semper Fi

Re: What 35 whelen would you go after? MAC #19386275 04/15/24 Joined: May 2017 Posts: 4,910 Sweet Home W WAM Campfire Tracker WAM Campfire Tracker W Joined: May 2017 Posts: 4,910 Sweet Home Originally Posted by MAC Originally Posted by beretzs [quote=MAC]Why bother with a 35 Whelen when you could just get a 9.3x62 and have a better round? Considering the 9.3 has been around since 1905 there really isn't any reason for the 35 Whelen to have existed. Hell you can even make functioning 9.3 brass out of 30-06 brass but they will be a few thousands short. I also need to point out that the 30-06 is really nothing more than a 7x57 Mauser necked up to 30 Cal and the 1903 Springfield was so closely based on the Mauser 98 that Springfield had to pay Mauser royalties. Sure you can. That 7x57 brass might be a bit thin when stretched out to .30-06 length…. Life Member NRA, RMEF, American Legion, MAGA. Not necessarily in that order.

Re: What 35 whelen would you go after? Live2hunt941 #19386350 04/15/24 Joined: May 2004 Posts: 2,673 BC P patbrennan Campfire Regular patbrennan Campfire Regular P Joined: May 2004 Posts: 2,673 BC In reality do many of you regularly use loads in your 35 whelen that are loaded down to 35 remington or 358 winchester levels. Thinking this would add some versatility to a nice lightish 35 whelen for deer hunting in the timber, etc. while keeping recoil down.

Re: What 35 whelen would you go after? patbrennan #19386579 04/15/24 Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 33,694 Either Texas or Idaho E EdM Campfire 'Bwana EdM Campfire 'Bwana E Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 33,694 Either Texas or Idaho Originally Posted by patbrennan In reality do many of you regularly use loads in your 35 whelen that are loaded down to 35 remington or 358 winchester levels. Thinking this would add some versatility to a nice lightish 35 whelen for deer hunting in the timber, etc. while keeping recoil down. I have not as I have a pre-64 M70 in 358 Win and a Marlin 336 in 35 Rem. Conduct is the best proof of character.

Re: What 35 whelen would you go after? patbrennan #19387665 04/15/24 Joined: May 2017 Posts: 4,910 Sweet Home W WAM Campfire Tracker WAM Campfire Tracker W Joined: May 2017 Posts: 4,910 Sweet Home Originally Posted by patbrennan In reality do many of you regularly use loads in your 35 whelen that are loaded down to 35 remington or 358 winchester levels. Thinking this would add some versatility to a nice lightish 35 whelen for deer hunting in the timber, etc. while keeping recoil down. No, I have a .358 Win Savage 99 that I occasionally deer hunt with in thick piney woods. When I hunt with the Whelen, it is always with full house 225 gr loads. I don’t see much utility in wimpy .35 caliber loads, but perhaps there is some. Cheers Life Member NRA, RMEF, American Legion, MAGA. Not necessarily in that order.

Re: What 35 whelen would you go after? Live2hunt941 #19387744 04/15/24 Joined: May 2016 Posts: 3,734 Sandy, Utah J Jim_Knight Campfire Tracker Jim_Knight Campfire Tracker J Joined: May 2016 Posts: 3,734 Sandy, Utah I've owned and used 2 35 Whelen Mod 700 Classics reamed to the A.I., 1 Mod 750 Carbine in the Whelen, and bought a beautiful Mod 98 Custom in 358 Win I had reamed to the A.I. as a gift to my SIL. I loved the Classics in the AI the most. Also would have preferred 24" barrels.

Re: What 35 whelen would you go after? SuperCub #19406550 04/23/24 Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 21,733 Alvadore, Oregon B BMT Campfire Ranger BMT Campfire Ranger B Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 21,733 Alvadore, Oregon Originally Posted by SuperCub Originally Posted by linemountain I have one of the Grice Model 7600 carbines in 35 Whelen...It really kicks! A 22" 7600 with a good pad is a lot easier to shoot. I used to hold the forend while shooting off the bags. That helped too. Funny how Remington never could figure out how to put a pad on a walnut 760 or 7600. <eye roll> I would opt for the 7600. Just because "The Church can and should help modern society by tirelessly insisting that the work of women in the home be recognized and respected by all in its irreplaceable value." Apostolic Exhortation On The Family, Pope John Paul II

Re: What 35 whelen would you go after? Live2hunt941 #19406661 04/24/24 Joined: Dec 2019 Posts: 3,012 W WMR Campfire Tracker WMR Campfire Tracker W Joined: Dec 2019 Posts: 3,012 Originally Posted by Live2hunt941 I have a friend who has a classic or two in 35 whelen One well cared for One new in the box He and I will be working a trade on a marlin 375 Winchester and some ammo I have on a trade on one of them in the next week or so Sounds like a good plan. You’ll both end up with desirable guns. I followed your thread on your Marlin for trade and this seems like a great solution.

Re: What 35 whelen would you go after? bwinters #19406667 04/24/24 Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,474 NSW, Australia Elvis Campfire Regular Elvis Campfire Regular Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,474 NSW, Australia Originally Posted by bwinters [quote=beretzs] Ruger made a very good 35 wh for a couple years in a SS Hawkeye. I had one and foolishly sold it. Wish I had that one back.... It was made in the blued/walnut Hawkeye as well. I bought one new. Last edited by Elvis; 04/24/24.