Decided on new rifle

[Tnhunter]

I'm just back from a family vacation where we had a 300# (est) black bear walk by our cabin in the Smokies as I cooked some killer rib-eyes. Very good primer for my Maine bear hunt, 6 weeks, hence. I had a messge, when I returned that someone was wanting my Encore, which would then allow me to buy the SS Whelen I've been wanting. All is finished and I just need to await the Whelen's arrival in Ky to complete my plans!

This will be my 5th Whelen and likely my last (3 have been sold). I have a Zeiss 2.5-8x32 waiting to go on top. Life is good :mrgreen: I reckon that a Whelen may well make the long drive to Maine now..... :wink:

 

[Elkman]

That would be my choice. We will expect to see some bear photo's when you return. Good luck on your hunt.

 

[JD338]

Congratulations on the new 35 Whelen. Excellent bear round too.

JD338

 

[Guy Miner]

The .35 Whelen sure seems like a nice cartridge... Enjoy!

 

[DrMike]

We're all pulling for you on your hunt in Maine. The Whelen will perform well, I have no doubt.

 

[Greg Nolan]

Congrats on the rifle, caliber and future bear steaks. What model rifle did you get?
Greg

 

[sask boy]

It doesn't get much better than that a new Whelen
Congratulations

Blessings,
Dan

 

[Tnhunter]

Thanks to all that stopped by to comment! I finally decided on a SS Hawkeye that I found NIB on GunsAmerica. I will initially leave the gorgeous :roll: Ruger Tupperware stock on it and see how it shoots like that. At this point, I'm thinking of switching out to a B & C synthetic or, if I can find some extra nickels lying around, maybe even an Accurate Innovations wood stock as a final piece. If it shoots as well as my SS Hawkeye in .338 Fed, I will be a happy camper (happier camper!) :mrgreen:

Thanks,
Ed

Rifle arrived yesterday and I mounted up the Conquest 2.5-8x32 last night. They seem to go together pretty well! :mrgreen:

 

[SJB358]

That is awesome Ed! Glad you were able to score one. Those Rugers are some TOUGH rifles for sure. Can't wait to hear how it shoots for you. That scope seems just about perfect for it too. What load are you going to try in it's maiden trip to the range?

I have thought about a Medalist for my Whelen as well, but it shoots well as is, so I am too chicken to mess with it yet.