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Got a 35 whelen on my mind…. If you were looking for one what would you go after?? I know the market is slim on selection. May have a lead on a 700 classic but really wondering if it might just be easier to rebarrel an action and just be done What’s your take ? I've owned Ruger and Remington 35 Whelens. Both had the 1:16 twist and shot 250-grain bullets just fine. If I were in the Whelen market again, then I'd get another of either in a heartbeat. If I were going to build one from the ground up, then it would be on a commercial 98 Mauser. It might also be a 9.3x62. Okie John Not responding to you directly, just in general to this and other posts mentioning the 1:16 twist. JES himself will tell you that a 16 twist will handle up to 250 grains easily, and if you run across bullet discussions with a 35 Whelen, the 225 Sierra bullet seems to be one of the most used, or at least most praised for a variety of game. So I'm not sure what all the super duper extra fast twist for a Whelen is about, unless I'm missing a long high BC bullet in 35 caliber that is available and popular, which is a possibility. Honest question.
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My M700 CDL 16 twist handles 250 gr. just fine. Although I choose lighter bullets for my applications.
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I’m on my third 700 35 Whelen. I’ve had two 350 RM’s too (ballistic twin).
I don’t think there’s any better than the 700.
I prefer classic. Semper Fi I used to run with the hare. Now I'm envious of the tortoise and I do my own stunts but rarely intentionally
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700, 20” mag contour barrel, good stock that fits you and a good trigger. 1.5-5x lit #4 reticle. For our hunting it’s ideal. Steady diet of 225gr Sierra’s
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700, 20” mag contour barrel, good stock that fits you and a good trigger. 1.5-5x lit #4 reticle. For our hunting it’s ideal. Steady diet of 225gr Sierra’s Mic drop…
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Remington 700 KS Mountain Rifle I'd eat some crow, but I'd sure use one of them....
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Got a 35 whelen on my mind…. If you were looking for one what would you go after?? I know the market is slim on selection. May have a lead on a 700 classic but really wondering if it might just be easier to rebarrel an action and just be done What’s your take ? I've owned Ruger and Remington 35 Whelens. Both had the 1:16 twist and shot 250-grain bullets just fine. If I were in the Whelen market again, then I'd get another of either in a heartbeat. If I were going to build one from the ground up, then it would be on a commercial 98 Mauser. It might also be a 9.3x62. Okie John Not responding to you directly, just in general to this and other posts mentioning the 1:16 twist. JES himself will tell you that a 16 twist will handle up to 250 grains easily, and if you run across bullet discussions with a 35 Whelen, the 225 Sierra bullet seems to be one of the most used, or at least most praised for a variety of game. So I'm not sure what all the super duper extra fast twist for a Whelen is about, unless I'm missing a long high BC bullet in 35 caliber that is available and popular, which is a possibility. Honest question. 16's have worked fine for me with 250 PT's, Speers, 225 TSX's etc.. For me, I know that a 1-10 doesn't hurt anything either adding some RPM's to the equation, so that's sorta my default if I am ordering a barrel. But I used a CDL for years it worked fine.
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Got a 35 whelen on my mind…. If you were looking for one what would you go after?? I know the market is slim on selection. May have a lead on a 700 classic but really wondering if it might just be easier to rebarrel an action and just be done What’s your take ? I've owned Ruger and Remington 35 Whelens. Both had the 1:16 twist and shot 250-grain bullets just fine. If I were in the Whelen market again, then I'd get another of either in a heartbeat. If I were going to build one from the ground up, then it would be on a commercial 98 Mauser. It might also be a 9.3x62. Okie John Not responding to you directly, just in general to this and other posts mentioning the 1:16 twist. JES himself will tell you that a 16 twist will handle up to 250 grains easily, and if you run across bullet discussions with a 35 Whelen, the 225 Sierra bullet seems to be one of the most used, or at least most praised for a variety of game. So I'm not sure what all the super duper extra fast twist for a Whelen is about, unless I'm missing a long high BC bullet in 35 caliber that is available and popular, which is a possibility. Honest question. Faster twist increases BC and aids in expansion
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I own a Nosler Outfitter in 35 Whelen, I haven’t killed anything with it but it likes 200 grain Remington Core-Lokts! I also had a SS Ruger Hawkeye that shot very well but I ended up selling it to a member here from Alaska.
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Like others have said, pick your favorite model rifle, in 06, and send it to JES. I had him rebore a Ruger 77 stainless, with factory irons, and set it in a hawkeye synthetic stock.
3 groove, 1:10" twist. It shoots everything inside an inch at 100 yards....225s to 310s. The 310 is the main reason I went with the 10" twist.....but, I also looked at the standard twist rate for the 338 win (1:10"), and the 375 H&H (1:12"), and figured 10 would be best, with Whelen velocity.
I also had him do a 7600....with the same groove and twist, with the same results.
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There's plenty of options out there. If it was me i'd wait until I found one in the action (Remington, Ruger, Winchester) that I liked. The JS re-boring option is always a good one if you can't find exactly what you want.
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The 700 Classic in a heartbeat if at all sanely priced and decent condition.
My 35 is a 700 Classic in 350 RemMag, great rifle.
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I would look hard for one of these. 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 WhelenPersonally I can have a custom built for that price and not on a 77 action.
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I like single shot rifles so my Whelen is a Ruger #1. It's a nice accurate rifle, I've been shooting the Hornady 200 grain RN in it for deer. Maybe someday a bolt gun is in my future. I like that Ruger African.
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Remington 700 KS Mountain Rifle I'd eat some crow, but I'd sure use one of them....
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The 700 Classic in a heartbeat if at all sanely priced and decent condition.
My 35 is a 700 Classic in 350 RemMag, great rifle. I really need a .350RM.
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I would look hard for one of these. 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 WhelenPersonally 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.
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I prefer classic. Semper Fi I used to run with the hare. Now I'm envious of the tortoise and I do my own stunts but rarely intentionally
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I like the 700 Classic in 35
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