I am planning on a .35 Whelen from Grices as well; I love the caliber as well as hunting with a rifle that resembles my old 870 shotgun. I am becomming more and more of a believer in the pump and lever action rifles. As more and more hunters become infatuated with "long range" hunting the more I believe the big animals are going to be had within the deep dark timber regions. I know from experience that the biggest mulies and elkIhaveseen in the deep dark timber. I guess that is why they get so big, their smart.
I came across a forum some time back that had a very long thread on the 760/7600, I wish I could find it again, it was very informative. If anyone out there has some good links, post them here.

Thanks
Chief