Getting the itch to try again for "One Rifle" the rule them all
North Idaho hunting, Moose, Elk, Deer, Black Bear, with the possible encounter while hunting of a Grizzly
The rifle I bought before moving up here in 2002 was the Marlin GG in 45-70 which is a capable thumper in the dark timber out to 150 yards if I push it but really 50-100 is more likely.. Loaded with 405gr Oregon Trail, Chrono says 1450fps
Last year I settled on a Model 70 XTR Magnum Sporter in 338 WM the deal was great,, and it only needed a scope, already had a Brake and was Bedded in a Factory Laminate stock.. Loaded with 210gr Barnes TTSX, Chrono says 2900
So I have the close up fast handling thumper, and a rifle that can reach out and hit hard if I want
What I am now thinking is the "ONE" that can do it more in the middle
So here is the thought and the itch
Buy a 30-06, 22" barrel in good shape, send it out to JES and have it re-bored to a 35 Whelen, add a brake, and a 2x7 or 3x9 scope
Load it up with 225gr TSX Barnes should be around 2600 fps
This should be a fast handling hard hitting rifle that I can comfortably reach out to 400ish yards, more than enough for most anything I might hunt up here
Anyone using a 35 Whelen that loves it or hates it ...
