I have a Winchester Featherweight in 35 Whelen which was rebored from a 270 and it is a great rifle. But the Winchester Featherweights fit me to a "T". I have a 06 and a 223 also in Featherweights. You can't go wrong with the non-magnums, 358 W, 338-06, or 35 Whelen. All good solid cartridges.