Arkansas Paul
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I agree, and I'm a .30-06 lover.
I would say .35 Whelen, but since you're a lever fan, .35 Rem in a 336 Marlin would be great.
Just say 'no' to medium bore?
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I agree, and I'm a .30-06 lover.
I would say .35 Whelen, but since you're a lever fan, .35 Rem in a 336 Marlin would be great.
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ExAgoradzo
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Mavracer, I love the schnable at the end. Also love the look of the action/magazine that looks like an great rifle!
SwampWolf
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I've hunted whitetails with a Savage Model 99 chambered in .358 Winchester for several decades and have not found it lacking in any respect in terms of range or killing power when prowling the woods and cedar swamps of Mi and Pa. 250 grain SilverTips put deer down right now!
RSVP2RIP
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How about a 375 H&H. It's considered a medium bore in africa and will handle anything on the planet with good shot placement. Not going to be found in a lever action, or an autoloader for that matter.
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ExAgoradzo
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I have decided that if I can't find a 338 MX, then I will get the BLR .358 (I like the exposed hammer instead of the Savage/Rem/Ruger lever actions...).
I like the combination of the mid-bore, guns I already like, and the reviews I have read. I really appreciate all your comments. I hope to be able to give a report on this someday
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Greg
I like the combination of the mid-bore, guns I already like, and the reviews I have read. I really appreciate all your comments. I hope to be able to give a report on this someday
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T.R.
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.308 and 30-06 have enormous popularity wherever game is hunted and for good reasons, too:
- affordable ammo
- easy to find ammo
- wide selection of bullets and bullet weights
- amazing accurasy
- long history of lethality
- long history of hunter satisfaction
The middle bores have largely been ignored by North American hunters. Not because they're ineffective but because they're abit too exotic for the so-called average hunter. For example, 338 FEDERAL, 358 and 35 Whelen deserve more popularity. But they fill a need that is obscure to most hunters.
In contrast, the 100+ year old 35 Remington remains popular at least here in Pennsylvania. This cartridge has a long history of one shot kills at reasonable hunting ranges. The 35 is even a good choice for game larger than deer. I once knew a Cree Indian guide in Saskatchewon, Canada who routinely toppled moose, caribou, and large bears with his antique 35 Remington. He never considered his rifle to be marginal or ineffective. This example shows what can be accomplished with hunting skills and shot placement. In summary, 35 Remington is a KEEPER!
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- affordable ammo
- easy to find ammo
- wide selection of bullets and bullet weights
- amazing accurasy
- long history of lethality
- long history of hunter satisfaction
The middle bores have largely been ignored by North American hunters. Not because they're ineffective but because they're abit too exotic for the so-called average hunter. For example, 338 FEDERAL, 358 and 35 Whelen deserve more popularity. But they fill a need that is obscure to most hunters.
In contrast, the 100+ year old 35 Remington remains popular at least here in Pennsylvania. This cartridge has a long history of one shot kills at reasonable hunting ranges. The 35 is even a good choice for game larger than deer. I once knew a Cree Indian guide in Saskatchewon, Canada who routinely toppled moose, caribou, and large bears with his antique 35 Remington. He never considered his rifle to be marginal or ineffective. This example shows what can be accomplished with hunting skills and shot placement. In summary, 35 Remington is a KEEPER!
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ExAgoradzo
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Hey Thanks TR for reviving this. I keep coming back to the Rem. Like I said, I held one in my hands as the LGS had one for a long time before it left the rack. He said the same thing that others have said here: they are very popular back east, but out here not so much.
My first choice would be the Federal in a BLR (they never answer my messages ). Second is the 338MX. I like the 358 because it is in BLR; but the 35 Rem is available...for less money...(always a plus when you're married to an accountant).
Thanks again everyone for commenting! I appreciate reading your thoughts.
Greg
My first choice would be the Federal in a BLR (they never answer my messages
). Second is the 338MX. I like the 358 because it is in BLR; but the 35 Rem is available...for less money...(always a plus when you're married to an accountant).Thanks again everyone for commenting! I appreciate reading your thoughts.
Greg
Kachok
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Love my 6.5x55, it is the perfect real world deer thumper, and I love my 30-06 which I bought as a project gun but it just shot so darn good I could not bear to tear it down, but part of me wants a 35 Whelen, I cannot justify it logicly just never owned a 35 cal before.
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