great read.own many rifles in different calibers.a custom 358 sta and i bought a 35 whelen new in a rem classic in 1989.sent it to one of the few smiths i trusted who redid the rifle.barrel,trued action the right way and new rimrock stock from jim borden.one of the best stock designs ever.all the required work.clay spencer was the smith.opinionated was a understatement.he retired and was one ot the best ever.anyway i have taken elk,moose and bear with it.it kills above its pay grade with minimal recoil.shoots well under 1/2 inch with different loads and bullets.yes the 35 whelen in any guise is a great caliber.by the way one bear was a grizz just under 200 yards.went ten yards.
