35 WHELEN PROJECT

[@curtiscrystalnelson7034]

I love how this rifle turned out. You could do a whole series on the 35 Whelen, and I would watch every video you made on it. I'm thinking of building one similar myself. I'd love to see some hunts with the 35.

[@maxcontax]

The one in my safe is a Jensen barrel, a Mauser 98 action, a Timney trigger, laminate stock and a 2-8X Leupold. Like your final product, it is gorgeous and a shooter. With Varget powder it clusters 200 grain Hornady interlocks, 2650 fps. It is set up for white tails but the hunting area is in Grizzly country so the extra whack is comforting. Brilliant video, well done sir!

[@conradstarks3181]

I had my first Whelen built on a 98 action by Robert's. That should tell you something about my age. A Mauser good action back then was under$29. A Herters stock under $50. I now own two 35. Whelen That old rifle gives sweet memories of what used to be

[@cjr4497]

My two top cartridges are the 280 Remington and the 35 Whelen. I have a CVA Apex in 35 Whelen and it shoot Barnes TTSX 180 grain sub moa. It is an awesome rifle that I have taken many deer and hog with. Great video. I would love to have a bolt gun in 35 Whelen.

[@dansaver8247]

Terrific rig for up here in BC, Canada. Thank you.

[@leeadams5941]

One of the two best calibers for me, the .35 was always my go-to bear gun. Loved the build and love your enthusiasm for the .35 Whelen....well done, again

[@robertbessette8592]

I love the 35Whelen. I have a 28 in. Barrel on a tc pro hunter and when you hunt deer in the woods with a single shot rifle you want to put them down right there. That last 15 min. of hunting light is where it really shines. You’ll be gutting in the dark but not tracking. Awesome rifle build DD. You have a awesome looking and shooting rifle made to your spec. For around $1000. It’ll give you a sense of pride and satisfaction every time you hunt with it. When your son has it it’ll mean so much more that you built it and it was not just bought off a shelf in a gun store. Be safe and live free brother

[@MrJtin69]

Reloading this is truly a thumper and underated over looked cartridge truly amazing

[@rationalmind6362]

Been looking for a couple of nice Remington 7600 35 whelen carbines for my sons. Just can't justify the gunbroker prices.

[@chrismaclean5434]

Wow! I just did the same build, nearly identical! I took a post 1990 Mod 70 push feed, re-barrelled to 35 Whelen, ordered a HS stock in tan with black web and had a no.4 barrel finished at 21”. Great cartridge indeed!

[@NCWoodlandRoamer]

That thing turned out fantastic! I have a 1965 model 70 30-06 that I traded into for only $100. I put it in a Bell and Carlson stock and a VX3HD 2.5-8x36. It looks similar to your rifle. I’d build a .35 out of it but the thing shoots so damn good that I don’t want to change it.

[@andrewcleveland]

35 Whelen is a great cartridge. I’m partial to the 9.3x62 myself owning two of them. My brothers have ran the 35 whelen in years past, and they were great on our whitetails. That’s a great looking hunting rifle you’ve built DD.

[@martinstiastny7679]

Hello Andrew I am also a fan of the 9.3x62. It is my go-to cartridge. I'll be bringing it back to Africa in July, then Argentina the next May.

[@willrowell3218]

Always wanted a 9.3x62. I came close to buying a Sauer 100 back around Christmas chambered in it. It seems like a pretty good round.

[@martinstiastny7679]

@@willrowell3218 Hi Will - I got enamored with the 9.3x62 when reading stories by African PH's and "African Rifles and Cartridges" by Taylor. I felt I had to get a rifle chambered for it, so I got a Blaser (cause I travel). You won't regret getting one.

[@OldSchoolParatrooper]

The 35 Whelen seems like absolute overkill on a whitetail... my goodness.

[@Spruce-Bug]

@@willrowell3218 Careful, I think those Sauer 100's have a press fit barrel. Just incase you ever want to change the rifle later in the years.

[@pant0sand0hat]

A cartridge I have a fetish for but have not been able to justify buying. Love your content. Thank you!

[@MrJtin69]

You can reload that sob hot

[@desertdogoutdoors1113]

Give in to the fetish!

[@paulharding1621]

I’m a bit of a traditional wood stock guy, but the stock you have there looks great on that rifle.

[@richardkramer1094]

I built a .35 Whelen on a CZ VZ-24 Mauser action with a 24” 1:14 twist PAC-NOR barrel. It actually prefers Swift A-Frame 250gr in front of IMR 4320. Being a gun engraver and custom rifle maker I’ve been enjoying your videos.

[@billfisher6708]

Awesome build and result!

[@clintjohnson7023]

I would love a 35 Whelen. I think it would be the perfect round for hunting in thick timber. Maybe even better than the 358 win mag.

[@stratop3686]

Great video DD! I would have loved to see more details of the bedding, inlaid, etc. Keep them coming.

[@ashmerch2558]

the first hunting rifle I ever bought myself was a Ruger M77 Mk.II in 35 Whelen... I later had it rebarelled with a Shilen 24" barrel & had it recut / rechambered too 35 Whelen AI. after fire forming some brass. I started handloading for it. I'm a big fan of the 200gr Barnes TTSX & the 225gr Nosler Accubond.... if I can ever find some 250gr partitions I'll give them a try. edit : my rebarrel was 1-12" RH twist

[@heerkrupp64]

Well done great video.

[@MisterBrewer]

Beautiful rifle. Shoots amazing in my opinion. And in 35 Whelen!

[@sukivel]

Great build!

[@phild9813]

I really like the 30-06 and the 35 intrigues me as a result. Thanks for sharing the video. Maybe I’ll build one some day.

[@petrotmyrcz308]

Beautiful build DD. Very enjoyable video.

[@bradpotter6401]

I built a 35 Brown Whelen some years back on a 1917 Enfield action. I have the same contour barrel with a long straight section ahead of the action as you , and my gun is about as heavy as yours. Back then most barrel makers were selling contoured blanks for around a hundred dollars, I used a Shilen. I'm a machinist so I did my own threading and chambering. I live in California too so I need to get it tuned around a 225gr Barnes copper bullet.

[@CowboyTutt]

DD, those are impressive ballistics with a 225 grain bullet, I have to say. I'm working up a new load for my 358 Winchester in a BLR with Lapua brass and AR Comp that should give me 2300 fps out of a 20" barrel with a 250 grain Hornady SP-RP Interlock (according to Quick Load) which is a thumper too, but not up to the Whelen. I appreciate your handloading and hunting experience. -Andy Tuttle or CowboyTutt or just Tutt

[@ronlafitte6864]

New subscriber here. I love the35 Whelen and I have a 98 Mauser rebarreled to 35 Whelen. With a 24 inch barrel it will send a big bullet screaming at whatever target I use! I’m not real happy about the stock though, so I will eventually find a nice custom dark walnut stock that suits my fancy. I love your build! I enjoy reading about what others go through to build a nice rifle. Many thanks!!

[@davidpearn4344]

Love the video 35 whelen are quite popular for sambar deer hunting in Australia although 9.3x62 has taken some of its glory I had one in 7600 Rem and also loaded it with adi powder 2208 which is the same as varieties and loaded it with 250 wodlleighs perfect for our busg here hunting these big deer cheers DD love your vids

[@jamesmooney5348]

Enjoyed the video.... thanks. You did good and got a great rifle.

[@greghenson3321]

I bought one of the Remington model 700 Classics in .35 Whelen when they brought it out back in the 80s, that was a one hole wonder with their round nose .250 grainers. It would take your hat off with every shot though, ouch. Sot a couple deer with it but mostly let it sit in the safe. Since that time I have converted to a 338-06 aficionado, which for those who don’t know is a .33 Whelen this gives me everything the .35 does with a much larger bullet choice and better ballistics. 180s for deer size game and as much as 300 grainers for bigger stuff also this one I built on 98 mauser action with a cheap midway barrel and will group 5 at 100 yards into a 1.25 inch group regularly something to think about. Most excellent video Mr. Dog. Thanks……..

[@desertdogoutdoors1113]

The 338-06 is an inferior round compared to the 35 Whelen. The BC advantage of the 338-06 doesn't matter at ethical hunting distances because the Whelen will have 100-200fps more velocity across all bullet weights. (the Whelen shoots flatter within the MPBR). So the Whelen shoots flatter and hits harder, with the same powder charge. The Whelen also has much better brass and ammo availability.

[@brandondavis5249]

I recently came across a Golden State Arms Santa Fe 1946 in 30-06. It is built on a Mauser action. I am thinking of chainging it to 35 Whelen.

[@YellowHammer26]

Great job, if you give that to your son he ought to be ecstatic.

[@joesonfifth3661]

What a fantastic project and an excellent rifle! Makes me want to build one too 😁 However, PLEASE publish your 35 Whelen video! Your take on rifles and cartridges is why many of us subscribe! Your unique perspective makes your cartridge reviews truly exceptional! Keep up the good work 👍👍

[@borkwoof696]

Congratulations on your new build and what a build it is! Would definitely like to see more videos in the future on some of your project guns. Maybe even past projects?

[@johnmollet2637]

Hey DD, great video. I'll be honest, from what I could see on the video, I thought the barrel finish was great. I didn't realize that it was SS until you mentioned it. Nice project!

[@OldSchoolParatrooper]

I have a JC Higgins 50 in 30-06, I'm considering making a 35 whelen AI. Those old Higgins 50s are K98 Mauser actions made by FN.

[@desertdogoutdoors1113]

That is a fantastic parent rifle for builds. I have used several.

[@mojomike3913]

I have a 280 AI built on that same donor rifle.

[@brianmiller1580]

Nice build!

[@BornAgain2019]

Thoroughly enjoyed the video and an awesome build.

[@ingvarkristjansson766]

Looks great 👍. One of my favourite cartridge is the 9.3x62 which is very similar to 35 Whelen

[@dennisfaulkner5470]

Had much respect for the 35whelen.. Couple of rem. 1. 7400.. 😍 2. 7600..😮 never shot i had great success with 250gr. hornady round nose Thumpers.😊 Only big game i my pursue.. whitetail.. moved to a lighter cal. in my older young age.. Appreciate the info.

[@MrHf4l]

I bought a lilja 1:12 twist stainless for my whelen build. Going to use a CZ550 30-06 as the parent action and walnut stock. I’m excited to say the least. I’ve never shot a whelen.

[@desertdogoutdoors1113]

That's a great parent rifle for a Whelen build. The weight of that 550 will make the Whelen a pussycat to shoot.

[@22vampyre]

YES! You just built what I had been planning for a while now! I am planning on using a post ‘63 Model 70 or an early 3 position Model 670 that is on the cheap. I am planning to use a Bell and Carlson stock, and that same Leupold 2-10x42 VX5HD scope! You beat me too it!!! This video was excellent, and right in line on my ideas too! Thanks again for a kick ass episode.

[@chriscosby2459]

Beautiful rifle, the .35 Whelen and .338-06 are impressive cartridges. I would like to do something like this with a 6.5-06. I enjoy your videos, I always learn something.

[@bjcoveney5306]

Always wanted to look in to the35. What a great video! Thanks for sharing..

[@Paul-q3m7k]

Corlanes in Dawson creek BC built mine . Rem 700 action , Wilson stainless barrel with a 1-12 twist , it’s got a McMillan stock and a trigger tech trigger. For a scope I have a vortex hs 2.5x10x44. So far I’ve dropped a deer and a 6 point bull elk with it . Both 1 shot kills using 250 grain norma oryx . The elk was shot at 198 yards and the deer at 290 . The deer dropped like a rock . The elk took two steps then fell over dead . Awesome cartridge

[@Weaponsandgearcenter]

Awesome build man, killer deal on a stock! I just built a 243 target rifle on a model 70 action (push feed) and a H.S. Precision stock. Ironic.

[@Fusako8]

Shortly before moving out of Alaska, I was considering putting together a 35 Whelen hiking/backpacking rifle. I wanted something that was suitable against big Browns, with a folding stock. In doing my research I discovered the r7600 had actually been released in 35 Whelen, and naturally 7600 takes R870 stocks. Had I stayed in Alaska, that is likely what I would have built. I've always considered the .35 whelen underrated.

[@luvtahandload7692]

Beautiful hunting rifle there, Dog. A lot nicer than my H&R Handi Rifle .35 Whelen. 😆😆 I have a few H-S Precision stocks. They are great! Thanks for the vid!

[@gennerobootz6490]

Those old jc Higgins rifles really are hidden gems

[@desertdogoutdoors1113]

I agree 💯 percent.

[@a.j.failor5890]

I just bought a 35 Whelen in a CVA scout its is a tack driver and deer hammer.

[@shamus967]

Nice going and great video! Thanks.

[@gordyowens9570]

I would love to have a 35 Whelen

[@rogerramjet7567]

I have a 33806 A I, Douglas 23” stainless AA match barrel number 2 contour. It’s in Brown precision carbon fiber stock. Weighs6.7 lbs with 2-8 leupold up. Shoots 1/2” with 200gr accubonds 2885fps. Awesome rifle.

[@jamessutherland5107]

My Whelen A.I. had a Tikka T3 parent, and rebarreled it with a Shilen stainless. 250 gr Hornadys pushed by Varget do just fine putting down elk. Great video, you have a real nice rifle there. Ive seriously considered necking out a 338WM to 35

[@nellinecronje6911]

Nice bundook! I'm waiting for my .35 Whelen barrel for a Tikka T3. Should be a fun rifle!

[@philippedomon5178]

A great caliber with a very Nice building, congratulations, , I love a good muzzle brake to finish this great rifle, but this is my choice.

[@josephindahl6388]

love it! im building one right now on a savage 110, hard to find good left hand actions, but i ordered a 35 cal 12" inch twist 22" carbon fiber wrapped barrel, on a boyds gun stock its going to weigh around 7 pounds and that will nice for hauling around up here in alaska

[@Paughco]

Thank you very much for that fine video.

[@josephr2766]

I’ve never needed a 35 here in the south east woods. But man you picked some of my favorite parts to build that rifle. I once got an HS stock for my 223 varmint Remington for 200 and I love it.

[@guyskeer5411]

.35 Whelen People! Wow! Most Cherished Rifle I own is a .35 Whelen, Ackley Improved, built by Chick Donnelley in the late 70s

[@Selkirk69]

Used a push feed M70 in .6.5-06. With Sierra 140's I could ger 5 shots at .7" all day. Never had any issue with a failure to extract even after 2600 shots..great action.

[@blackpowder4016]

The push-feed model 70's are actually great rifles.

[@NorthwoodsNomad]

Very nice job on your rifle build ! Great all around big game hunting caliber ! I think custom build is definitely the way to go ( I’m not even sure anyone chambers rifles in .35 Whelen anymore ) I was searching around and did not find any new production.35 Whelens . I found a really nice Sako Kodiak stainless steel with laminate stock but they’re only chambered in .338 Win Mag or the 9.3*62 . I’m not sure how available those European cartridges would be here in the States though . .35 Whelen is difficult enough to find . And I’m not a hand loader .

[@DeepOwl1073]

I have a VZ24 that I've been considering a custom build on. As a 350 Rem Mag shooter and enthusiast, I respect hell out of the Whelen. Same ballistics, (essentially) but you can fit 2 more in the mag, and there's no denying the smooth feeding of the long, skinny 06 brass. I won't even mention what brass costs! Very cool video, I'm going to go pull the old Mauser out of the safe and do some dreaming.... P.S. Your range music killed me. 🙉

[@WHOTEEWHO]

this is awesome

[@paulsimmons5726]

DD, That turned out to be a great finished rifle! I’ve used 30-06 rifles over the years for Whitetail but never hunted anything larger. I imagine that 35 caliber bullet would devastate about anything in its path. Great video, thanks for posting!

[@mk-xh6jt]

Has for me.. Stoned EVERY Deer I shot with the 250 grainer with the high Shoulder shot

[@HondoTrailside]

So close to 9.3x62, and yet so far. Great to learn more about the Whelen. I like all the Whelens, when I can find them.

[@mausercal65]

That’s a beautiful rifle 👍

[@lawrencelewis1036]

Very beautiful gun!

[@Tigershark-qy2gq]

I've waited long enough for a .35 Whelen to show up at any gun shop I haunt. I'm going to have to do what you've done and get one built.

[@desertdogoutdoors1113]

Getting an old long-action and rebarreling to 35 Whelen is usually cheaper than buying a new rilfle.

[@Tigershark-qy2gq]

@@desertdogoutdoors1113 I just came back from my favorite gun shop. I've got them looking for a .30-06 for me to get re-barelled at a local gunsmith that does fine work. Time to treat myself. I've waited long enough. I ordered a Winchester 94 in .450 Marlin today too. I miss my .450 Browning BLR. I should have never sold it. Reversing that mistake too.

[@Cbman375]

Went from not knowing anything about the Whelen to wanting one, thanks DD!

[@_Steve_W]

Very interesting video DD

[@russellkeeling4387]

My first .35 Whelen was a disappointment. The 2nd round fired through it had a head separation. The rifle was a CVA Scout break action single shot and once I returned it to CVA they affirmed what my gunsmith said. To much headspace. CVA didn't have another one to send me but that's a different story. I went and bought a Lipsey's Ruger #1 in 35 Whelen. At this point I mainly use Sierra 225 gr. gameking bullets and 4064 powder. I do not load to maximum and my average velocity with my load is 2816 fps. This is the most efficient rifle I have ever loaded for. Because of this rifle I have gotten rid of all the magnum rifles I owned starting with my .338 Win.

[@robertagusti3712]

whar barrel lenth on the #1 a 26 in or 24

[@russellkeeling4387]

@@robertagusti3712 It has a 24 inch barrel.

[@austinroberts8842]

Best hunting related channel on KZbin, absolutely love it.

[@davidfloyd9134]

Great video.

[@mojomike3913]

I built my 35 Whelen AI on a 1908 Brazilian Mauser action, it was a rifle I'd acquired and cost me nothing. It had already been sporterized, had a Timney trigger, Beuhler style safety and was drilled and tapped for a scope. I bought a short chambered Green Mountain barrel for less than $100, paid my smith to finish the tenon and chamber and cerakote the barreled action for $200. I got a pull off Bishop stock from my dad for nothing and refinished it, bought a set of Talley rings and mounted a Leupold VXII 3-9 I already owned. All in less than $400 and it shoots lights out. It's taken 2 elk and a whitetail buck all DRT.

[@desertdogoutdoors1113]

That is a great budget build!

[@mojomike3913]

@@desertdogoutdoors1113 wish we could post pics here. You'd never believe it was a sub $400 rifle.

[@enigmasunshine4554]

what twist rate you have got ?

[@mojomike3913]

@@enigmasunshine4554 1:14

[@enigmasunshine4554]

@@mojomike3913 , i am planning to get 35 whelen barrel build, and only looking to shoot 250 gr or occationally 225 gr bulltes, would you suggest 1:12 or 1:14 twist rate ?

[@wadeparker6091]

I have a Browning X Bolt action i want a 35 wellen is this a good choice. The X Bolt has great featers. Love your videos they are very agreabal.We have many of the same aplications for most things .Common sence and math rule. Good luck on endavers as always good hunting. I LIKE TO SJOOT.

[@tomlarue654]

Very nice rifle.

[@ck042]

Great video on 35 whelen, i really respect your knowledge on the cartridge. I have one question for you, why 14 twist over 12 twist on barrel? Do you find advantages to that? I am trying to decide which twist between the two as I am having my rifle rebarreled. I also notice according to Berger twist rate stability calculator that 14 twist is right on the line on securely stabilizing accubond 225 grain bullets. I hunt at sea level in Alaska and am concerned it won't stabilize the accubond 225 grain bullet sufficiently as that is the bullet I plan to use most. I know this video is a couple of years old but, I hope you will still respond to my question. Your videos are very informative. Thank you.

[@RockIslandguy]

I would’ve left it in the wood stock and just fit it, but I’m partial to wood. That HS stock looks pretty good though

[@mj23isthebest]

Awesome video 👍🏻

[@Shane696]

Nice build! I am also a fan of the 35 Whelen. I am building one on a Mauser 98 action. What velocity were you achieving? I will be using a 24” barrel.

[@amoruzz]

Thank you. Hoping for one myself!

[@aaronwilcox6417]

Would love to have an 35 whelan in an left hand rifle but it's hard when I already have several 338 cal rifles and 375. Still the 35 whelan is excellent

[@liddell157]

can you make a video reviewing the top rifle scopes such as leupold, zeiss, schmidt and bender, swaro. I would be interested on your take on these.

[@davidgendron1953]

9.3x62 for me!! I have two of them and love them!

[@ranchodeluxe1]

Saw ammo on the shelf today at the local M I m and Pop gun shop.

[@desertdogoutdoors1113]

Yep, my local gun stores have Whelen on the shelves.

[@boarzwid1002]

Yes you’re right. I built my 35W , on a 98k scrap sporter works fantastic,

[@desertdogoutdoors1113]

4 of my current Whelens are built on orphaned 98 actions.

[@boarzwid1002]

Desert Dog Outdoors i also have a anomaly old. German sauer 98 it’s very close to the 35w improved a 9x 63 , I fireform 3006 cornmeal loads on anneald case necks to much my surprise the barrel slugs 357 it never caught on in Europe most likely because of Otto Boock,s 9.3x62 But the two cases are almost identical except for the bullet diameter, on a foot note when I attended gunsmith school in early 80s one of my instructors D,Arcy Ecols during design and function class as I remember correctly, that there is nothing wrong with using push feed actions for custom builds , like your often overlooked sears action and the big plus is that it’s made out of modern steel, enjoy your 35w ,

[@desertdogoutdoors1113]

@@boarzwid1002 Good post. I intend to release a video I did called "Metallurgy of the Mauser" soon. It addresses your last point.

[@boarzwid1002]

Desert Dog Outdoors 👍

[@boarzwid1002]

Desert Dog Outdoors just a after thought ‘ you probably have the book Hatchers Notes, in the book GEN Hatcher address a lot of the subject of steel properties in arms ECT

[@mwgallotte1]

Man I sure wish more companies chambered bult guns in 35W. It's my favorite round to drop deer in their tracks!

[@justintempus7406]

Just another data point for people on a budget. You can have your original '06 barrel bored, rifled, and chambered by JES Reboring for $300 plus shipping. A great option for shot-out barrels on guns with sentimental value.

[@laughingdog6010]

Nice rig

[@cliffstewart9142]

Any information on fire forming brass for the 35 Whelen Ack/Imp would be great. :) I have a .358 Winchester built on a savage action that is GREAT. :)

[@jeffreywilson690]

You might want to try hybrid v it also works well with the 225s

[@Hd28cw]

Bro. Nice. But in my trailer park a “budget build” is a tasco pronghorn with see thru mounts on a rusted savage 270 missing the butt pad

[@edwardabrams4972]

PAC nor make great barrels. Craig Boddington used them in several of his gun rebuilds including his favorite 8 Rem mag.

[@hillbillyscholar8126]

Indeed they do. They used to be a bit less expensive than other custom barrels, on par with Douglas. Sadly that has changed but every one I have seen shoots well.

[@TimberTramp]

Do you find the steel bases and rings better because of rigidity? Or was that simply a budget option? For those building, you might look at Pendleton stocks. He will fit and bed them for a great price! Awesome “budget build” … this gets my blood pressure going for a similar project. I just built a 400 Whelen Griffin & Howe on a pre-64 m70 … not exactly ’budget’ but it has some panache!

[@shaneboyle9982]

Great video been waiting for this

[@hillbillyscholar8126]

I like your build DD! I built mine long ago and chose a techo-retro build. I used a nickle steel 1903 Springfield action as the starting point of my Whelen. My question to you would be if you think the .338-06 might be a better cartridge for a reloader than the old classic? I have used both and like them very much, to the point that I would not feel at a disadvantage with either. That said I think the .338" has a better selection of accurate bullets available (if you can buy them that is...). Your thoughts?

[@desertdogoutdoors1113]

The 35 has more velocity for a given bullet weight than the 338-06, so shoots flatter within 350 yards. The 35 also has more frontal diameter than the 33, which seems to thump a little harder. The Whelen has much better factory brass availability than 338-06, and a good selection of commercial ammo. The Whelen also has a bigger "cool factor" IMO. The 35 Whelen is the most efficient cartridge I have ever used (performance vs. grains of powder) and is the pinnacle of what can be achieved from the 30-06 case. Bullet selection is also not limited like many think. You can shoot Partitions, Accubonds, TTSX's, TSX's, Interlocks, GMX, FTX, Gamekings, Speers, A-Frames, Pro Hunters, Oryx, Wooleighs, and more with the 35 Whelen. And as a bonus, the Whelen is a perfect cartridge to use with cast bullets.

[@SuperLysergic]

I like this video. Did you shoot this particular rifle before the rebarrel? Did you consider getting it rebored instead? I imagine the stock profile didn't match your desires, but I'm curious. I've been looking forward to a proper overview of the .35 Whelen for some time. Personally, I don't give a damn about other people coming out with videos first. I value your information specifically because you have experience with the cartridge, the AI variant, and several rifles thus chambered. That, and your general style is fairly unique. With that in mind, I hope you reconsider releasing the full .35 Whelen video in the future. If not, perhaps you could salvage it into a bigger, broader, general comparison of medium bores, something like your 7mm video? If not, I understand. Keep up the good work. Best wishes.

[@desertdogoutdoors1113]

A large number of re-bores in 35 whelen with sporter or light profile barrels end up having very thin bore walls after the re-bore. I like the #4 Douglas profile for my Whelen builds, because it maintains the wall thickness of a sporter barrel when bored in 358. Plus, it's only a couple hundred dollars more to get a brand new match-grade barrel vs a rebore.

[@SuperLysergic]

As I thought. To be clear, the thin walls wouldn't be dangerous, but would contribute to less accuracy with repeat shots due to the barrel heating up too fast. Is that your reasoning? I asked primarily because I very seriously thought about getting a new Model 70 Alaskan in .30-06 rebored to .35 Whelen or 9.3x62. I'm sure it'd balance like a pig on a shovel but I'm more concerned about muzzle blast, frankly.

[@edburash7656]

Fantastic video! Desert Dog do you have an idea of your velocities with the loads in the video?

[@NELLY-jg2rx]

Worth a sub my man

[@NoBrakes23]

I didn't realize you were behind the wire here in Cali.