bigger bore rifle

[KillBilly]

Carl, in response to your question... I think the .375 H&H is a fine calibre, probably my first choice.  On the other hand, the Whelen is a fine calibre and not everybody has one of those. You can't go wrong with either one.

Since I can read, I am not going to recommend something you didn't ask about..

[Bob33]

375 H&H.  All the choices mentioned are good.  You said you want something with fatter bullet.  .375 bullets are fatter than .325, .338, and .358.

[GoldTip]

I would choose the 375 H&H as well.

[superdown]

I shoot an A-Bolt II in 325wsm and its a pretty cool round . but i wish i still had my #1 in 45-70.

[JackOfAllTrades]

The 35 Whelan does nothing for me.

What's missing, is what you have now?

OK, assuming you've got a varmint rifle, and intermediate Deer sized game rifle, Everyone has a lever action in 30-30, and you should own a 30-06, (OK, you could have a 7mag), And if you've got those and are wondering about bigger bores, then I assume you've got a .30 or .338 magnum...

.375 is the next step.  But there's nothing that the .30 or .338 mag won't take at distance in the lower 48, and for the most part Alaska/Yukon.

If you're a Bear or Elk hunter.  Have ya looked at the Marlin XLR in .444 Marlin?   A lever gun with some pop. 

http://www.marlinfirearms.com/Firearms/xlr/444.asp

-Steve

[KimberRich]

375 H&H leave that slow old 45/70 on the shelf

 

.325 WSM and .338 are grat but I think he's looking for something in a .35 Caliber or larger correct??? Can't beat the 375 H&H. 

[JackOfAllTrades]

Shoot before you buy.. Recoil of the .375H&H is not for the meek.

Yes, leave the 45-70 on the shelf.

There is the .450 Marlin..  I like the balistics of the .444 Marlin better though.

Then again,, If you really want a big bore, the smallest of the Nitro Express's should get your heart pounding.

-Steve

[sisu]

45-70 )

Got my guide model that stays in the fishing boat or with me if archery hunting up North.

[Bofire]

 :)Thanks for your responses, I am leaning to the 375, I have shot some and they are not bad on recoil more of a push, like a shotgun.
and I have lots of rifles, 223's thru 300 win mag. I have no use for any RUM, WSM or anything else less than 20 years old. I kinda like the 35 for its history and Townsend Whelen etc, I like the 375 for the same reasons. I see the 375 as a bit more versatile. I have no use for the 7mm Mag or 338 win mag, my 300's do anything they do, Better. I have no NEED for this rifle, I just want a big fat bullet rifle!! Maybe a 458?
 Keep your ideas coming.
thanks
Carl

[bobcat]

I like the 375 H&H. You could also look at the 9.3 x 62. (since you want an "old" cartridge)

[JackOfAllTrades]

Neet thing about the H&H.. The tragectory of the range of bullets available is near identical as the 30-06.

-Steve

[Huntbear]

Why not a .358 on a short action?  If you are stuck on a .35 caliber or bigger.  Give you something completely different.  Or how about a .338 Federal?

[JackOfAllTrades]

Well, now that's not a bad idea..

.358 Norma Mag.  -If not the .444 marlin, then the .358 is my next round.  Certainly not the .338Fed. (just my  )

[Huntbear]

Heck, was not even thinking about the Norma Mag.  I was thinking the .358 Winchester.  However, the Norma would be an awesome elk/bear gun.  Brass is a bit expensive, though.

[270Shooter]

I'd get an H&H because It shoots Fairly flat, but it probably is gonna kick more.

Plus there are more choices of ammo in the H&H than in the Whelen.