I blame Bob N 35 whelen

[Sideshow]

I thought Bob was a 243 kinda guy

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Love the eyebrows gives mine something to aspire too

 

[Zinz]

Not that I needed another .35 Whelen, but as soon as I saw this one pop up at auction, I knew it would make a perfect match to my .458 Lott. And it does…

Built on an Oberndorf action and my preferred bolt.

The wing safety is only 2 position, which I don’t necessarily care for. Gun has to go off safe to open the bolt. Hmmmph. And the floor plate is fixed.

Not sure the barrel maker, but someone put a very nice double-recessed crown on the muzzle.

Weighs in at 9 1/2 pounds, LOP is 13 1/2” over a Pachmayr Decelerator pad; which I figured would be a tad short for me but the crosshairs come up perfectly. Scope is a Leupold VX-II, 3-9 with a fine crosshair and target dot reticle, of all things…
Trigger breaks cleanly at maybe 3 1/2 pounds. Barrel has a single standing rear sight and banded front. Looks like those were never sighted in, or they shot perfectly (rear V is not filed). The barrel is cerakoted matte black. The bolt looks like it was bead blasted to a smooth, French grey.

Looking forward to some range time with it.

Hope you like it, Bob

Ed Z

 

[Beck]

This is an awesome thread. I am going to have to buy a .35 whelen and blame bob

 

[CBH Australia]

This is an awesome thread. I am going to have to buy a .35 whelen and blame bob

That’s right, it’s Bobs fault. Anytime the .35whelen gets a mention Bob comes to mind.
Kinda like the .243 Bob often gets a mention for being so passionate about these cartridges

 

[Flbt]

Not that I needed another .35 Whelen, but as soon as I saw this one pop up at auction, I knew it would make a perfect match to my .458 Lott. And it does…

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Built on an Oberndorf action and my preferred bolt.

View attachment 695189

The wing safety is only 2 position, which I don’t necessarily care for. Gun has to go off safe to open the bolt. Hmmmph. And the floor plate is fixed.

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Not sure the barrel maker, but someone put a very nice double-recessed crown on the muzzle.
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Weighs in at 9 1/2 pounds, LOP is 13 1/2” over a Pachmayr Decelerator pad; which I figured would be a tad short for me but the crosshairs come up perfectly. Scope is a Leupold VX-II, 3-9 with a fine crosshair and target dot reticle, of all things…
Trigger breaks cleanly at maybe 3 1/2 pounds. Barrel has a single standing rear sight and banded front. Looks like those were never sighted in, or they shot perfectly (rear V is not filed). The barrel is cerakoted matte black. The bolt looks like it was bead blasted to a smooth, French grey.

Looking forward to some range time with it.

Hope you like it, Bob

Ed Z

Nice rifle
Now you need a 358 and 350 rem mag and a 350l
The 35 likes company lol

 

[USN]

Not that I needed another .35 Whelen, but as soon as I saw this one pop up at auction, I knew it would make a perfect match to my .458 Lott. And it does…

View attachment 695188

Built on an Oberndorf action and my preferred bolt.

View attachment 695189

The wing safety is only 2 position, which I don’t necessarily care for. Gun has to go off safe to open the bolt. Hmmmph. And the floor plate is fixed.

View attachment 695191

Not sure the barrel maker, but someone put a very nice double-recessed crown on the muzzle.
View attachment 695190

Weighs in at 9 1/2 pounds, LOP is 13 1/2” over a Pachmayr Decelerator pad; which I figured would be a tad short for me but the crosshairs come up perfectly. Scope is a Leupold VX-II, 3-9 with a fine crosshair and target dot reticle, of all things…
Trigger breaks cleanly at maybe 3 1/2 pounds. Barrel has a single standing rear sight and banded front. Looks like those were never sighted in, or they shot perfectly (rear V is not filed). The barrel is cerakoted matte black. The bolt looks like it was bead blasted to a smooth, French grey.

Looking forward to some range time with it.

Hope you like it, Bob

Ed Z

I dang sure like it

 

[USN]

This is an awesome thread. I am going to have to buy a .35 whelen and blame bob

He is an enabler!

 

[Bob Nelson 35Whelen]

Not that I needed another .35 Whelen, but as soon as I saw this one pop up at auction, I knew it would make a perfect match to my .458 Lott. And it does…

View attachment 695188

Built on an Oberndorf action and my preferred bolt.

View attachment 695189

The wing safety is only 2 position, which I don’t necessarily care for. Gun has to go off safe to open the bolt. Hmmmph. And the floor plate is fixed.

View attachment 695191

Not sure the barrel maker, but someone put a very nice double-recessed crown on the muzzle.
View attachment 695190

Weighs in at 9 1/2 pounds, LOP is 13 1/2” over a Pachmayr Decelerator pad; which I figured would be a tad short for me but the crosshairs come up perfectly. Scope is a Leupold VX-II, 3-9 with a fine crosshair and target dot reticle, of all things…
Trigger breaks cleanly at maybe 3 1/2 pounds. Barrel has a single standing rear sight and banded front. Looks like those were never sighted in, or they shot perfectly (rear V is not filed). The barrel is cerakoted matte black. The bolt looks like it was bead blasted to a smooth, French grey.

Looking forward to some range time with it.

Hope you like it, Bob

Ed Z

@Zinz
Ed
You made a wise choice, you can never go wrong with a Whelen. Now all you need is some CFE223 and some nice 225-250 grainers and your set.
Welcome to the Whelen clan.
Bob

 

[Bob Nelson 35Whelen]

Nice rifle
Now you need a 358 and 350 rem mag and a 350l
The 35 likes company lol

@Flbt
Why spoil a good thing by getting another 35.
The Whelen when loaded properly will do just fine.
The grand tower of power that has no fear in hunting.
Bob

 

[Bob Nelson 35Whelen]

He is an enabler!

@USN
Who me, I'm just a humble educator enlightening the world to the benefits and glory of the mighty Whelen.
The Whelen is like a fine wife.
Glamorous and a joy to behold and call yours, as well as bringing pleasure when you appreciate her abilities and assets.
A man only needs a fine wife and a Whelen to accomplish what life throws at him.
Bob

 

[Zinz]

Welcome to the Whelen clan.

Ohhh… it’s not my first Whelen rodeo. I’ve got a lightweight Mauser Sporter and a stainless Ruger #1 in the arsenal. Something about the old adage …“collecting in 3s” ?

I have a good feeling this one will be a good shooter. Hopefully soon I can post a range report.

Ed Z

 

[RedTag]

My .35 Whelen shot her worst group ever the other day… thanks Remington corelokt!

 

[ZG47]

@USN
Who me, I'm just a humble educator enlightening the world to the benefits and glory of the mighty Whelen.
The Whelen is like a fine wife.
Glamorous and a joy to behold and call yours, as well as bringing pleasure when you appreciate her abilities and assets.
A man only needs a fine wife and a Whelen to accomplish what life throws at him.
Bob

@Bob Nelson 35Whelen Are you in trouble with Judy right now ?