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Title: .35 Whelen (7600 pump)
Post by: ebusa on November 05, 2008, 07:21:30 PM

Hey all, 

Just wanted to get some opinions on the .35 Whelen cartridge?

I've read nothing but good things so far so I decided to get one.  I wanted something different from the next guy and new I had to have another pump rifle in this caliber, especially since they don't make the 7600 in this caliber anymore.  I already have a Tikka.30-06, and Win Model 70 .300 Win Mag.  So this will be my last rifle purchase for sometime.

Anyways, I found one brand new in the box at kesselrings, I think it's from the 2005 special run.

Anyone else shoot this caliber?

Title: Re: .35 Whelen (7600 pump)
Post by: 270Shooter on November 05, 2008, 08:20:07 PM

That sounds like the ultimate woods elk rifle :drool:

Title: Re: .35 Whelen (7600 pump)
Post by: 257 Wby Mag on November 05, 2008, 10:54:01 PM

Hellava round!! I had one built about 15 years ago on a Enfeild action, later, about 5 years later I bought a 700 bdl Whelen. Both shot good, killed my best bear with the Rem. I shot 225 Trophy Bonded Bear Claws with excellent results. Nosler is making a 225 BT specificlly for the Whelen that oughta work pretty good. Let us know if you buy er. Later

Title: Re: .35 Whelen (7600 pump)
Post by: PWN Kurt on November 05, 2008, 11:38:10 PM

I'm a fan of all the 35's...358 winchester, 35 whelen, 35 remington...and even 357 mag rifles!
My girlfriend bought a 700 in 35 whelen this year and we are both big fans.  My boss and family did a african safari this last summer and bagged 30+ critters with the 35 whelen (on a pre-64 action)...after I saw the pictures of what they took down with it, I became a huge fan.

His favorite load was a 250 nosler partition.  I haven't been able to find them on the shelves, but I like the 225 nosler partition and the 225 sierra game king.  Others have told me they like the swift a-frames.

ENJOY!

Kurt

Title: Re: .35 Whelen (7600 pump)
Post by: Slenk on November 06, 2008, 06:36:10 AM

Buy it the .35 Whelen will take Down anything in N.U.S.A.
Alaskans call it the poormans magnum.
Slenk

Title: Re: .35 Whelen (7600 pump)
Post by: ebusa on November 06, 2008, 08:08:50 AM

thanks for the feedback! 

I've got it and it's ready for sighting in.  I through on a new scope on it and it is sweet! 

Also, the stock is one of the darkest I've seen!   I went with the VXII 3x9x40 Matte w/Wide Duplex   :drool: :drool:  I removed the rear sight, and had a front sling swivel put on the front forearm.  Don't care for the barrel band style. 

First box of shells are going to be Federal Premium 225gr bearclaws.  :yike:

Title: Re: .35 Whelen (7600 pump)
Post by: bankwalker on November 06, 2008, 09:04:51 PM

Quote from: ebusa on November 05, 2008, 07:21:30 PM

Hey all, 

Just wanted to get some opinions on the .35 Whelen cartridge?

I've read nothing but good things so far so I decided to get one.  I wanted something different from the next guy and new I had to have another pump rifle in this caliber, especially since they don't make the 7600 in this caliber anymore.  I already have a Tikka.30-06, and Win Model 70 .300 Win Mag.  So this will be my last rifle purchase for sometime.

Anyways, I found one brand new in the box at kesselrings, I think it's from the 2005 special run.

Anyone else shoot this caliber?

my buddies dad is going on 17 one shot kills on elk out to 200yds with his. he wont take any other gun with him when elk hunting.