35 whelen??? You plan on being right next to moose right. That 35whelen is a short range brick thrower..dont get me wrong itll do the job, .but there are alot of other calibers out here that will make it alot cleaner. Distance and shot placement... You owe it to that old MOOSE( 300win mag, 30-06 hell even a .270 is justice) And thats the bottom line 'cause ".YOU SAID SO" "" Hope you dont run into no bear out dare ..BE SAFE