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35WhelenClassic...
Fly Doctor
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From your handle, I take it you're a 35 Whelen fan. A fella I worked with in WY had one in an old lever action, but never saw the make or model and we're no longer in touch. Do you happen to know offhand if Win or Marlin made 'em and when?
I'd like to find one, but haven't seen one since his. Probably pretty hard to find.
Much obliged,
Doc
I'd like to find one, but haven't seen one since his. Probably pretty hard to find.
Much obliged,
Doc
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I'm definitely a fan of the Whelen, had several over the years, my favorite being the Remington 700 Classic. It's a lightning bolt on deer and elk. Not a screamer, velocity-wise, but it doesn't need to be. Doesn't beat the hell out of your shoulder either. IMHO, it never really got the respect it deserves.
Loaded with .357 diameter pistol bullets, it makes a good, medium range varmint round. Loaded with 225gr, 250gr, or 300gr bullets, it'll handle anything in North America and most anywhere else.[:)]
Thanks fer keepin' yer eye peeled!
[:D]
BTW, I have an old .35 Winchester lever.
That's another great caliber that was poorly mistreated by history.
Pretty much a simple rebore. Both of mine are bolt actions though.