Originally Posted by patbrennan
Originally Posted by Sakohunter264
Custom Pre-64 Model 70. Shilen Match barrel, McMillan edge stock, cerekoted, bedded, etc. super accurate with 200gr TTSX and 200Gr Hndy IL. I haven’t shot any 225s yet, really no need.

I still prefer the 338-06 just for its versatility, but the 35 whelen is a great round no doubt.

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Very nice rifle! I'd be interested to hear about the 338-06 versatility vs a 35 whelen, still sorting through which to go with myself!


I like the ability to load cheap pistol bullets in the 35 Whelen for plinking. And factory ammo for the Whelen is widely available now, since it is legal for hunting in some (formerly) shotgun only states.

But if only shooting 200's, the 30-06 makes a lot of sense.

Here is a LINK to a good thread on the 338RPM, which is the equal of the 338WM. It's a good read, and quoted below are a couple posts from the thread:

Originally Posted by jwp475
Originally Posted by Mule Deer
Knowing RinB well, I suspect he's tweaking the Campfire's "medium-bore" advocates--or maybe actually trolling....

Didn't you post one time that you thought increased effectiveness started at .358 bullet diameter?

Originally Posted by Mule Deer
Yeah--and Phil Shoemaker's experience is similar. We've discussed it some....

FÜCK Jeff_O!

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