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Thanks for the reply. That's the most sense I've heard after a month of asking. Maybe I'll just do 3 groove 1-12. I dont plan on shooting heavier than 250, but if I do, I can. I know jes recommends 1-14, 3 groove You should seriously consider JES’ recommendation. I’m sure he’s received feedback from his customers as to what twist rate works best in the .35W, as well as other calibers. Based upon bsa’s groupings in the photos he posted and the fact that he has a 1:14 twist rate, I believe it would be a great option. Of course, as rost495 said and as I understand it, a faster twist rate couldn’t hurt either, but I’d double check this with JES.
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l told my pap and mam I was going to be a mountain man; acted like they was gut-shot. Make your life go here. Here's where the peoples is. Mother Gue, I says, the Rocky Mountains is the marrow of the world, and by God, I was right.
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High Noon,
I know what you are going through. I just finished paying for my sons college.
Now maybe I can go on some hunting trips.
Go 35 Whelen and never look back.
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I like to do my hunting BEFORE I pull the trigger!
There is only one kind of dead, but there are many different kinds of wounded.
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High Noon, I know what you are going through. I just finished paying for my sons college. Now maybe I can go on some hunting trips.
Go 35 Whelen and never look back. whelennut Thanks. The Whelen is definitely at the top of the list!
l told my pap and mam I was going to be a mountain man; acted like they was gut-shot. Make your life go here. Here's where the peoples is. Mother Gue, I says, the Rocky Mountains is the marrow of the world, and by God, I was right.
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If you want to shoot a Montana Rifle Co. firearm,let me know and you can try mine out for schits and giggles.
It's a .338 RUM. That would be great. Thanks. I'll contact you when the weather cools down a bit. Ok.
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bsa: very impressive groupings in those photos!
BCJR: Thanks. Hopefully, my future in AK will come sooner, rather than later. I plan to work hard to make it happen as I've been trying to get back to AK since '91. High Noon, I wish you the best of luck...
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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High Noon, I wish you the best of luck... bsa: Thanks very much. I really appreciate your kind words. I'd also like to thank everyone who has contributed to his thread. Everyone has been incredibly helpful by sharing their knowledge and experience, and the generosity I have received from several of you is greatly appreciated.
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l told my pap and mam I was going to be a mountain man; acted like they was gut-shot. Make your life go here. Here's where the peoples is. Mother Gue, I says, the Rocky Mountains is the marrow of the world, and by God, I was right.
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High Noon,there's a Sportsman's Warehouse opening in Las Cruces next month. The store will have powder,dies,brass,bullets,primers and anything else you can think of.
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High Noon, you shuda been watching the classified here.
just bought an FN actioned 35 Whelen with a fantastic figured stock for less than a very basic 700.
it was a great deal, wish it had been a 9.3x62 but too good to pass up.
you've been an excellent poster and I only have one question left. Why are you so hung up on the whelen when the 9.3 is superior by any measure ?
good luck ! Pictures?
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High Noon, you shuda been watching the classified here.
just bought an FN actioned 35 Whelen with a fantastic figured stock for less than a very basic 700.
it was a great deal, wish it had been a 9.3x62 but too good to pass up.
you've been an excellent poster and I only have one question left. Why are you so hung up on the whelen when the 9.3 is superior by any measure ?
good luck ! Pictures? I also asked for photos of this (mythical?) .35 Whelen.
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High Noon,there's a Sportsman's Warehouse opening in Las Cruces next month. The store will have powder,dies,brass,bullets,primers and anything else you can think of. Thanks for the tip. Gander Mountain opened in El Paso recently as well, but I haven't had a chance to check it out.
l told my pap and mam I was going to be a mountain man; acted like they was gut-shot. Make your life go here. Here's where the peoples is. Mother Gue, I says, the Rocky Mountains is the marrow of the world, and by God, I was right.
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High Noon, you shuda been watching the classified here.
just bought an FN actioned 35 Whelen with a fantastic figured stock for less than a very basic 700.
it was a great deal, wish it had been a 9.3x62 but too good to pass up.
you've been an excellent poster and I only have one question left. Why are you so hung up on the whelen when the 9.3 is superior by any measure ?
good luck ! Pictures? I also asked for photos of this (mythical?) .35 Whelen. AHH, ye of little faith. Actually a 35W IMP. Stock looks like it's off/for a BSA as the cheekpieck and buttplate are exactly like my BSA 222.(also bought here from another outstanding member!) https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/ubb/showflat/Number/11261600/Searchpage/1/Main/776345/Words/goldendomer04/Search/true/Re:_Beautiful_Fiddleback_FN_Ma#Post11261600 https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/ubb/showflat/Number/11261603/Searchpage/1/Main/776344/Words/goldendomer04/Search/true/Re:_35_Whelen_AI_-_Belgian_FN_#Post11261603 Apology accepted.
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AHH, ye of little faith. Actually a 35W IMP. Stock looks like it's off/for a BSA as the cheekpieck and buttplate are exactly like my BSA 222.(also bought here from another outstanding member!)
https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/ubb/showflat/Number/11261600/Searchpage/1/Main/776345/Words/goldendomer04/Search/true/Re:_Beautiful_Fiddleback_FN_Ma#Post11261600
https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/ubb/showflat/Number/11261603/Searchpage/1/Main/776344/Words/goldendomer04/Search/true/Re:_35_Whelen_AI_-_Belgian_FN_#Post11261603
Apology accepted. Links work for me. You simply posted links to 2 classified ads: a FN barreled action and a nice stock in two separate classified listings, which sold on 6/21. Looks like it will make a fine rifle for whoever purchased the components.
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l told my pap and mam I was going to be a mountain man; acted like they was gut-shot. Make your life go here. Here's where the peoples is. Mother Gue, I says, the Rocky Mountains is the marrow of the world, and by God, I was right.
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Have not been to Gander Mountain either. I go to Collector's Gun Exchange off of North Mesa (?). Yep. Collector's Gun Exchange has some nice guns from time to time. A few years ago they had a .300 H&H, which sorely tempted me. Yesterday, I saw a "For Lease" sign above the store, but I didn't stop by to see if they were out of business. That looks like a nice .375 H&H you have there.
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l told my pap and mam I was going to be a mountain man; acted like they was gut-shot. Make your life go here. Here's where the peoples is. Mother Gue, I says, the Rocky Mountains is the marrow of the world, and by God, I was right.
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I hope not! It's my favorite gun store in El Paso.
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I hope not! It's my favorite gun store in El Paso. I'll check later today and let you know.
l told my pap and mam I was going to be a mountain man; acted like they was gut-shot. Make your life go here. Here's where the peoples is. Mother Gue, I says, the Rocky Mountains is the marrow of the world, and by God, I was right.
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Thanks. 
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Do a search for "belgian" in the last month and you will find it.
https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/ubb/showflat/Number/11257441/Searchpage/1/Main/776344/Words/belgian/Search/true/Re:_35_Whelen_AI_-_Belgian_FN_#Post11257441
Link was screwed up.
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