Thoughts on project

[Sky61]

I am thinking of buying a beat up or find a good deal on a Remington pump in 30-06 and having it reamed out to 35 Whelen. Any thoughts on this.

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[gmerkt]

Remington made 7600's in .35 Whelen from the factory. But finding one of those on a "good deal" basis wouldn't be likely.

There is quite a bit of conversation online about conversions. .35 Rem. rechambered to Whelen, and .30-06 bored out.

 

[red442joe]

Would '06 to 35 Whelen be better than 30-06 to 338-06?

Joe

 

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[Sky61]

Would '06 to 35 Whelen be better than 30-06 to 338-06?

Joe

I think it doesn't matter that much, a 35 Whelen is a little bit like a free lunch, you get almost 338 win mag performance out to 300 yards with a third less recoil. I am not as familiar with the 338-06 but I know guys like it. Was originally thinking of taking my 742 woodsman semiautomatic to 35 Whelen but thought a pump would be a bit more reliable. I am kinda thinking about going full hobby rifle and going 35 Whelen AI. But, I don't think there would be anything wrong with a 338-06, I just always believe bigger holes in critters is better if velocities are close. I am just not a fan of muzzle breaks or 338 Win Mag recoil.

 

[Sky61]

Remington made 7600's in .35 Whelen from the factory. But finding one of those on a "good deal" basis wouldn't be likely.

There is quite a bit of conversation online about conversions. .35 Rem. rechambered to Whelen, and .30-06 bored out.

I have seen prices for those,

 

[gmerkt]

This is my .35 Whelen:



This is a Harrington & Richardson single shot, top break rifle. They made these around 1995-96, then another batch in the early 2000's after Remington bought the firm and was using up left-over barrels. The late ones have black plastic stocks. It's a pretty heavy thing for a single shot, very hefty and long of barrel. I think they were made under both the H&R brand and the New England Firearms brand; (H&R 1871 made both).

I've only ever fired it on the range. It's pretty accurate. I don't load shoulder-bruising rounds for it. I've got a cast bullet load for it, and some lower velocity jacketed bullet loads utilizing the newish Hornady Sub-X bullets, "Designed to expand reliably at low velocities."

My thoughts about a single shot are, one good shot is probably all I'm likely to get on game. If that isn't successful, each successive shot thereafter has much less chance of doing good. That's why after owning a couple of Remington 742's and several 760's, I still don't much believe in rapid follow-up shots.

Knowing a little about the Remington designs under discussion, I don't much like the idea of out-of-factory serious mods to them. They can be cranky enough in stock form. Yes, we read online about people doing it. I wonder if the ones who get a botched result post about their experiences.

.35 Whelen is a reloader's cartridge. Last time I looked, factory ammo was about $3 a shot. I've made my own brass for it. But last year, I got a chance to buy some new Hornady primed cases.

 

[CountryGent]

There are several Remington pumps in .35 Whelen, including a 760 and 7600, on Gunbroker right now. Just passing it along.

 

[Sky61]

This is my .35 Whelen:

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This is a Harrington & Richardson single shot, top break rifle. They made these around 1995-96, then another batch in the early 2000's after Remington bought the firm and was using up left-over barrels. The late ones have black plastic stocks. It's a pretty heavy thing for a single shot, very hefty and long of barrel. I think they were made under both the H&R brand and the New England Firearms brand; (H&R 1871 made both).

I've only ever fired it on the range. It's pretty accurate. I don't load shoulder-bruising rounds for it. I've got a cast bullet load for it, and some lower velocity jacketed bullet loads utilizing the newish Hornady Sub-X bullets, "Designed to expand reliably at low velocities."

My thoughts about a single shot are, one good shot is probably all I'm likely to get on game. If that isn't successful, each successive shot thereafter has much less chance of doing good. That's why after owning a couple of Remington 742's and several 760's, I still don't much believe in rapid follow-up shots.

Knowing a little about the Remington designs under discussion, I don't much like the idea of out-of-factory serious mods to them. They can be cranky enough in stock form. Yes, we read online about people doing it. I wonder if the ones who get a botched result post about their experiences.

.35 Whelen is a reloader's cartridge. Last time I looked, factory ammo was about $3 a shot. I've made my own brass for it. But last year, I got a chance to buy some new Hornady primed cases.

Tha is a cool rifle, I am fond of the h and r. If hunting deer, I don't mind a single shot, but, I shoot elk until they hit the ground. A lot of times once more after that. I am trying to move up to Alaska and a multiple shot Whelen I think would do fine. I load a couple cartridges and shotguns already, I planned on loading it. I appreciate the input.

 

[DLS]

I have some .35 Whelen brass stashed somewhere in a back room. If anybody is interested PM me and I'll dig it out and see what I have.

There may be some .35 bullets as well.

 

[Jbsheepdog]

I am thinking of buying a beat up or find a good deal on a Remington pump in 30-06 and having it reamed out to 35 Whelen. Any thoughts on this.

Hey there!! I have a set of 35 Whelen dies, along with 5 pieces of brass and 7 projectiles that I would like to get rid of. I'd be willing to make you a deal on the whole lot.