Originally Posted by Fotis
Originally Posted by WhelenAway
I would look hard for one of these.

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I snagged one, and they have pretty much sold out now, but there's probably a few still floating around. They sold out really fast on Gunbroker for up to $1750. I found mine by just Googling "57160 Whelen", and looking through a lot of (sold out) sites.

Here is a link to the info at Lipsey's.

Lipsey's Hawkeye African 35 Whelen








Personally I can have a custom built for that price and not on a 77 action.

The $1750 I mentioned is too much, but one bidder didn't think so. Lipsey's retail is around $1550, and before they got rare you could snag one for $1350.

I'd want a CRF Ruger 77, M70 pre/classic action, or a M98 action with sturdy iron sights. I prefer the 30-06 length Ruger action for the Whelen chambering versus a magnum length action.

And, of course, I want wood & blue for this classic chambering.

There's a lot to like with the Ruger African for a few dollars more than a rebored Tikka.

FÜCK Jeff_O!

MAGA