I have both a 338-06 and 35 Whelen on pre-64 Model 70s, with the original barrels and excellent orig Winchester iron sights.
They were done in WA and ID, re-chambered and re-rifled. Both are accurate.
The 210 and 225 Nosler partitions work on heavier game. Just like the 35 Whelen, 250- 275 or 300 gr bullets can be used.
This puts both rifles into the 333 Jeffery or 350 Rigby category-both very effective and popular in Africa.
For use in bear country, both outshine the 30-06 if a bear shows up at the moose gut pile.
The 338 -06 within 150 yds will keep up with the 338WM, and is an efficient cartridge. Better than the 338 Federal
with heavy bullets. This rifle has an older Super Grade stock, which makes it attractive with Leupold 1.5 X 5 X scope.
Accurate with all bullet weights.
