I recently aquired a 700 CDL in 35 whelen... lovely gun cept for the big brother lock... i have not shot it yet though... i recently put together a 700 in 35 whelen AI with a PTC barrel from douglas... i have about the same money into each but the custom has a match grade barrel... took 6 weeks to get it blued also...

i wouldn't think twice bout the CDL... it is a nice rifle...

Jamie