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Re: 35 whelen build.... bsa1917hunter #11491272 10/09/16 Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 96,158 Likes: 3 Southern New Mexico E elkhunternm Campfire Oracle elkhunternm Campfire Oracle E Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 96,158 Likes: 3 Southern New Mexico Originally Posted by bsa1917hunter Originally Posted by elkhunternm Sierras will just bounce off a moose,heard it on the 'fire. Nice rifle too. More like splat and fall to the ground, rather than bounce.... BSA,the critter just might bounce little after hitting the ground. Life Member SCI Life Member DSC Member New Mexico Shooting Sports Association Take your responsibilities seriously, never yourself-Ken Howell Proper bullet placement + sufficient penetration = quick, clean kill. Finn Aagard Ken

Re: 35 whelen build.... Judman #11491815 10/09/16 Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 21,191 N.. Newaukum, Washington J Judman OP Campfire Ranger OP Judman Campfire Ranger J Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 21,191 N.. Newaukum, Washington Damn haters!! Grin. No crf rifles in this house, though that is a dandy!! Ping pong balls for the win. Once you've wrestled everything else in life is easy. Dan Gable I keep my circle small, I’d rather have 4 quarters than 100 pennies. Ain’t easy havin pals.

Re: 35 whelen build.... Judman #11491874 10/09/16 Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 96,158 Likes: 3 Southern New Mexico E elkhunternm Campfire Oracle elkhunternm Campfire Oracle E Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 96,158 Likes: 3 Southern New Mexico You know Judman,a .35 Whelen on a Mauser 98 action just oozes class. Life Member SCI Life Member DSC Member New Mexico Shooting Sports Association Take your responsibilities seriously, never yourself-Ken Howell Proper bullet placement + sufficient penetration = quick, clean kill. Finn Aagard Ken

Re: 35 whelen build.... elkhunternm #11491877 10/09/16 Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,106 Likes: 11 Battle Born B bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana B Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,106 Likes: 11 Battle Born Originally Posted by elkhunternm Originally Posted by bsa1917hunter Originally Posted by elkhunternm Sierras will just bounce off a moose,heard it on the 'fire. Nice rifle too. More like splat and fall to the ground, rather than bounce.... BSA,the critter just might bounce little after hitting the ground. Originally Posted by raybass I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. Originally Posted by Pharmseller You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA

Re: 35 whelen build.... elkhunternm #11491926 10/09/16 Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 21,191 N.. Newaukum, Washington J Judman OP Campfire Ranger OP Judman Campfire Ranger J Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 21,191 N.. Newaukum, Washington You have problems!! Haha Ping pong balls for the win. Once you've wrestled everything else in life is easy. Dan Gable I keep my circle small, I’d rather have 4 quarters than 100 pennies. Ain’t easy havin pals.

Re: 35 whelen build.... Judman #11491982 10/09/16 Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 96,158 Likes: 3 Southern New Mexico E elkhunternm Campfire Oracle elkhunternm Campfire Oracle E Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 96,158 Likes: 3 Southern New Mexico Oh no! Life Member SCI Life Member DSC Member New Mexico Shooting Sports Association Take your responsibilities seriously, never yourself-Ken Howell Proper bullet placement + sufficient penetration = quick, clean kill. Finn Aagard Ken

Re: 35 whelen build.... Judman #11492039 10/09/16 Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 21,191 N.. Newaukum, Washington J Judman OP Campfire Ranger OP Judman Campfire Ranger J Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 21,191 N.. Newaukum, Washington Haha it's good buddy!! Long as you like em Ping pong balls for the win. Once you've wrestled everything else in life is easy. Dan Gable I keep my circle small, I’d rather have 4 quarters than 100 pennies. Ain’t easy havin pals.

Re: 35 whelen build.... Judman #11492086 10/09/16 Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 96,158 Likes: 3 Southern New Mexico E elkhunternm Campfire Oracle elkhunternm Campfire Oracle E Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 96,158 Likes: 3 Southern New Mexico I do. Just tryin' expand your horizons. Life Member SCI Life Member DSC Member New Mexico Shooting Sports Association Take your responsibilities seriously, never yourself-Ken Howell Proper bullet placement + sufficient penetration = quick, clean kill. Finn Aagard Ken

Re: 35 whelen build.... Judman #11492117 10/09/16 Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 21,191 N.. Newaukum, Washington J Judman OP Campfire Ranger OP Judman Campfire Ranger J Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 21,191 N.. Newaukum, Washington A guy at work has a 17 enfield for $100, I've tried and tried to think of a build, just caint like any of the old warhorses.... Ping pong balls for the win. Once you've wrestled everything else in life is easy. Dan Gable I keep my circle small, I’d rather have 4 quarters than 100 pennies. Ain’t easy havin pals.

Re: 35 whelen build.... Judman #11492133 10/09/16 Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 96,158 Likes: 3 Southern New Mexico E elkhunternm Campfire Oracle elkhunternm Campfire Oracle E Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 96,158 Likes: 3 Southern New Mexico A '17 Enfield chambered in a .338 Edge or Lapua would be an elk rifle to brag about. Life Member SCI Life Member DSC Member New Mexico Shooting Sports Association Take your responsibilities seriously, never yourself-Ken Howell Proper bullet placement + sufficient penetration = quick, clean kill. Finn Aagard Ken

Re: 35 whelen build.... Judman #11492136 10/09/16 Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 18,927 NM S SLM Campfire Ranger SLM Campfire Ranger S Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 18,927 NM Originally Posted by Judman A guy at work has a 17 enfield for $100, I've tried and tried to think of a build, just caint like any of the old warhorses.... Boat anchor?

Re: 35 whelen build.... SLM #11492216 10/09/16 Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 96,158 Likes: 3 Southern New Mexico E elkhunternm Campfire Oracle elkhunternm Campfire Oracle E Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 96,158 Likes: 3 Southern New Mexico Did have a '17 Enfield in a .338 A2. A 250 gr NP at 3120 fps it certainly worked on an oryx. The rifle weighed 11 lbs. Life Member SCI Life Member DSC Member New Mexico Shooting Sports Association Take your responsibilities seriously, never yourself-Ken Howell Proper bullet placement + sufficient penetration = quick, clean kill. Finn Aagard Ken

Re: 35 whelen build.... SLM #11492220 10/09/16 Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 21,191 N.. Newaukum, Washington J Judman OP Campfire Ranger OP Judman Campfire Ranger J Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 21,191 N.. Newaukum, Washington I agree!! Laffin Some folks swear by em... Ping pong balls for the win. Once you've wrestled everything else in life is easy. Dan Gable I keep my circle small, I’d rather have 4 quarters than 100 pennies. Ain’t easy havin pals.

Re: 35 whelen build.... elkhunternm #11492233 10/09/16 Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 21,191 N.. Newaukum, Washington J Judman OP Campfire Ranger OP Judman Campfire Ranger J Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 21,191 N.. Newaukum, Washington Damn I'd love to oryx hunt again. Not interested in Texas or Africa though... Ping pong balls for the win. Once you've wrestled everything else in life is easy. Dan Gable I keep my circle small, I’d rather have 4 quarters than 100 pennies. Ain’t easy havin pals.

Re: 35 whelen build.... Judman #11492239 10/09/16 Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 96,158 Likes: 3 Southern New Mexico E elkhunternm Campfire Oracle elkhunternm Campfire Oracle E Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 96,158 Likes: 3 Southern New Mexico Apply and dream that someday you'll get a tag. Life Member SCI Life Member DSC Member New Mexico Shooting Sports Association Take your responsibilities seriously, never yourself-Ken Howell Proper bullet placement + sufficient penetration = quick, clean kill. Finn Aagard Ken

Re: 35 whelen build.... Judman #11492303 10/09/16 Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 21,191 N.. Newaukum, Washington J Judman OP Campfire Ranger OP Judman Campfire Ranger J Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 21,191 N.. Newaukum, Washington Don't think I can? Drew mine before the broken horn permit Ping pong balls for the win. Once you've wrestled everything else in life is easy. Dan Gable I keep my circle small, I’d rather have 4 quarters than 100 pennies. Ain’t easy havin pals.

Re: 35 whelen build.... Judman #11492305 10/09/16 Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 21,191 N.. Newaukum, Washington J Judman OP Campfire Ranger OP Judman Campfire Ranger J Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 21,191 N.. Newaukum, Washington Btw, drew stallion range first year I applied!! Grin Ping pong balls for the win. Once you've wrestled everything else in life is easy. Dan Gable I keep my circle small, I’d rather have 4 quarters than 100 pennies. Ain’t easy havin pals.

Re: 35 whelen build.... elkhunternm #11492338 10/09/16 Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 18,927 NM S SLM Campfire Ranger SLM Campfire Ranger S Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 18,927 NM 7.5# push feed.

Re: 35 whelen build.... Judman #11492347 10/09/16 Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 21,191 N.. Newaukum, Washington J Judman OP Campfire Ranger OP Judman Campfire Ranger J Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 21,191 N.. Newaukum, Washington 36"x8"... 338 225 interlocks Ping pong balls for the win. Once you've wrestled everything else in life is easy. Dan Gable I keep my circle small, I’d rather have 4 quarters than 100 pennies. Ain’t easy havin pals.

Re: 35 whelen build.... Judman #11492354 10/09/16 Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 18,927 NM S SLM Campfire Ranger SLM Campfire Ranger S Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 18,927 NM Originally Posted by Judman Btw, drew stallion range first year I applied!! Grin 20+ years and still haven't drawn my OIL.