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I would love to see CZ make one. But then again the 9,3 is a close twin..... :wink:
Kimber 84 35 Whelen
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gerry":1rhr71h6 said:
That is sorta my dimlemna, as I want a hard hunting kinda rifle for all weather. It is my main carry rifle, next to my 338WM. I like wood alot, but there is a huge piece of my mind looking for an all weather kinda rifle that can be hunted hard. The M48 Custom's are pretty awesome. While not a CRF rifle, I think it would do okay as well. I want the rifle to be impervious to pain. So many choices.
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gerry
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Why not get a Model 70 stainless action rebarreled to the Whelen and have it fit into either a good fiberglass stock or one of those laminates that looks like real walnut. For that matter I have read that there are ways stabilizing wood stocks so a standard featherweight stock could be an option for you.
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Scotty, you have lots of time to think things through and end up with exactly what you want. Researching all the options is half the fun 
DrMike
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A stainless Model 70 35 Whelen mated to a good laminate stock would certainly be a lovely weapon.
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Here's another thought has anyone tried those bamboo stocks? It sure is a neat concept and they are reportedly very tough.
CatskillCrawler
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How about a nice walnut stocked, bolt action that shoots sub-MOA with ease that carries easily and has a great trigger?
Oh wait.....you already have that...
Oh wait.....you already have that...
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gerry":18euw5yp said:Scotty, you have lots of time to think things through and end up with exactly what you want. Researching all the options is half the fun
You are so right about that and after you order your barrel then you can take the time and say I want this, and this, and this, and pretty soon you have all the parts but no action and then the waiting game starts. Kinda like my .280AI project. Barrel is ordered stock in the mail, Jewell trigger in the closet, brass and dies and AB's in the cave, but no action. Gonna work on that this week. Or like my second one that is on hold until the .280AI is done. Pre-64 action in the safe.
CatskillCrawler":1dg3po45 said:
Well, I don't see the Whelen moving so I'm thinking I will have plenty of time to get what I want. The Whelen will only increase in value since Remington isn't making them any longer. It shoots well and has been a great rifle. Thinking about ordering a rail for the rifle and putting it into PRW rings. It help with my giraffe like need for extra eye relief. Heck, maybe the boy will want it. Everyone needs at least one Whelen, so having two in the house can't be a bad thing, right?
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Good thinking Scotty, the model 700 Whelen for nice weather and a ss model 70 for ugly weather, sounds good to me
DrMike
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Such a brilliant thought! Gerry, you've come up with a marvellous solution.
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SJB358":1tslqdth said:
I agree. I was surprised you mentioned using a Fwt though. I was thinking Sporter but it is your dream. Honestly, I'd much rather have a Sporter than a Kimber as well.
DrMike
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Ah, another discriminating soul that recognises quality when it is presented! :lol: I do love Featherweights, but there is a place for the Sporter, to be certain. My 9.3X64 is built on a Sporter to give a bit more heft and a tad thicker stock in the wrist.
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Scotty,
Sounds like a good game plan.
JD338
Sounds like a good game plan.
JD338
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I don't know about Virginia, but around here, if one is patient, he can find a used M70 in 270 or 30-06 without much fuss. If he's really patient, he can find one for 4 bills or less.
What this hypothetical fellow could then do, of course, is discard everything except the action, install a .358" bored barrel while truing the action and lugs, and then have it chambered for the 35 Whelen.
He could, hypothetically, then proceed with a Bell & Carlson Medalist stock bed/bolt it all together, and have what many would consider the consummate hunting rifle.
Hypothetically, of course....
What this hypothetical fellow could then do, of course, is discard everything except the action, install a .358" bored barrel while truing the action and lugs, and then have it chambered for the 35 Whelen.
He could, hypothetically, then proceed with a Bell & Carlson Medalist stock bed/bolt it all together, and have what many would consider the consummate hunting rifle.
Hypothetically, of course....
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Tom,
That is all too hypothetical for my mind! However, a Model 70 built into a 35 Whelen would be nice.
That is all too hypothetical for my mind! However, a Model 70 built into a 35 Whelen would be nice.
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tddeangelo":14epg92l said:
This sounds vaguely familiar. Not sure where I've heard this before. Could it have been a dream, a forum search result or just the ramblings of a sick and disturbed man? Oh well, I won't pay it anymore attention. I'm fairly certain that where ever it's source, it most assuredly is just a fictional scenario that will never occur in real life. Come now, a M70 in 35 Whelen? Next thing you know, the Gods will be dropping Coke bottles from the sky.
