I have a 338-06 and a 9.3x62, but have never felt a need to own or want to own a 35 Whelen. If your ranges aren't too long the 9.3x62 shooting 286 grain bullets at 30-30 velocities packs a wallop. When I put together a pair of rifles to take to Africa, assuming that I ever actually go again, I settled on a matched pair in 7x57 and 9.3x62.
