New Ruger 35 Whelens available

STS45 · May 11, 2015

Just wanted to give guys a heads up. Grice Gun Shop commissioned a run of Ruger M77's in 35 Whelen. I picked one up and they are very nice. It is my favorite caliber. Great price for a factory 35 Whelen.

Here is a link to one that just sold. Not a bad price. They have more in stock.

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewIt ... =483182468

Guy Miner · May 11, 2015

Very nice! I've always liked Ruger 77's!

6mm Remington · May 11, 2015

Ruger builds a fine rifle!!

JD338 · May 11, 2015

Decent price for a new M77 35 Whelen.

JD338

SJB358 · May 12, 2015

Very nice. You'll never lose money on them, that's for sure.

Any idea on the twist used with the Ruger?

Can't wait to hear a range report. How are you planning to set it up?

DrMike · May 12, 2015

SJB358":3s56qay1 said:
Any idea on the twist used with the Ruger?

My Hawkeye was a 16 twist.

sask boy · May 12, 2015

That is a great price. I doubt that you will ever lose on that rifle :wink:. The 35 Whelen is very easy to load for as well, this talking from my limited experience.
I sure hope that a few more of this Forum family decide to pick up this rifle in a great calibre

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Blessings,
Dan

tim629 · May 12, 2015

any idea if they made any left handed? my brother-in-law has been talking about his need for a 35 whelen but he's a lefty

STS45 · May 12, 2015

Called Ruger. It has a 1:16 twist. I'll either put a Leupold 2.5x8 or a 6x36 on it and call it done. I plan to shoot either 225 grain Partitions or Accubonds whichever it likes better.

gerry · May 12, 2015

It will work fine even with 250's. Other than one black bear with the old 250 gr RN factory load everything else I have shot with the Whelen has been with a 225 gr bullet and the last couple years the 200 gr AccuBond. You will be in fine shape with either of those 225 gr bullets on anything in North America (and a lot of other places too).