Remington 35 Whelen
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Fork Horn
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Remington 35 Whelen
Any opinions on the the Remington 35 Whelen? My brother-in-law has the pump version and swears by it. He was telling me that they are in production again and I was looking to purchase a new gun for big game.
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Nontypical Buck
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RE: Remington 35 Whelen
I have always been a fan of Remington Pumps. I think they have made recent improvements as well. Not sure if they are experiencing QC issues as some other models seem to be lately.
As for the 35 Whelen, it is a good big game round, especially for a handloader.
As for the 35 Whelen, it is a good big game round, especially for a handloader.
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Typical Buck
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RE: Remington 35 Whelen
it will handle any big game animal on the north american continent with the right bullet loading . the remington pumps are excellent but , i've heard ( not confirmed ) stories about thier actions in .35 whelen popping open right after firing , i don't know how true this is as my .35 whelen is an older model 700 classic . but the cartridge is a great one and very potent.
BTW- they're also offering it in a limited edition in the model 700 CDL
BTW- they're also offering it in a limited edition in the model 700 CDL
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RE: Remington 35 Whelen
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it will handle any big game animal on the north american continent with the right bullet loading . the remington pumps are excellent but , i've heard ( not confirmed ) stories about thier actions in .35 whelen popping open right after firing , i don't know how true this is as my .35 whelen is an older model 700 classic . but the cartridge is a great one and very potent.
BTW- they're also offering it in a limited edition in the model 700 CDL
it will handle any big game animal on the north american continent with the right bullet loading . the remington pumps are excellent but , i've heard ( not confirmed ) stories about thier actions in .35 whelen popping open right after firing , i don't know how true this is as my .35 whelen is an older model 700 classic . but the cartridge is a great one and very potent.
BTW- they're also offering it in a limited edition in the model 700 CDL
Actually it is kind of nice because once you are accustomed to it you find it has the effect of cycling the action very rapidly. As quick or quicker than some autoloaders.
They are good guns and the .35 Whelen is a really fine caliber!
Dave
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Typical Buck
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RE: Remington 35 Whelen
thanks for the info akbound , because of what i've heard i stayed away from the whelen in a 7600 and went for the classic . wish i would've new that then as i like the pumps better than the turn bolts. they are very good guns , and are pretty accurate too.
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Typical Buck
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RE: Remington 35 Whelen
I have considered buying a .35 whelen before, it looks like a great caliber. It would be wonderful if they started producing it again. I would like to try one out.
Dave
Dave
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Nontypical Buck
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RE: Remington 35 Whelen
My 7600 does the same thing. After the shot the off hand just naturally starts the slide back. I'll tell you this much though I can get off three rounds from the 7600 faster than any of my lever guns. with better accuracy as well.