35 Whelen VS 444 Marlin.

[badbrass]

This rifle should be under 8lbs . with scope

 

[SuperCub]

This rifle should be under 8lbs . with scope

Mine weighs 7lb 6oz as shown. I like those B&C stock like yours. Best deal out there right now.

 

[GMC403]

This rifle should be under 8lbs . with scope

Hmmm, I'm at 8lbs 8oz with my 700 Classic in the B&C. That's only a 22" barrel with a 1.5-5 scope (granted the rings are heavier).

 

[badbrass]

I'll get the scope on and weigh it at work, government regulated scale! And see what it say's!

 

[badbrass]

I think I found a caliber that's all I need in Central Alberta! 35 WHELEN! Having so much fun finding info about this round & caliber!

 

[GMC403]

I think I found a caliber that's all I need in Central Alberta! 35 WHELEN! Having so much fun finding info about this round & caliber!

Yup, it's a great round.
If you haven't worked out a hand load yet, the factory Nosler 225gr AB loading is excellent, and you end up with some good brass after.

 

[8x68]

Been playing with Sierra's 225gr Spitzer BT in my Rem 700. Got a couple of loads that shoot sub MOA.
Also have a 444 Marlin that shoots sub MOA at 100yds with both 240gr and 265gr bullets. Area I hunt the 444 is perfect. If it was slightly more open I would use my 35 Whelen, or maybe my 9.3x62, or maybe the 7x57, or 7x64, or...decisions...decisions!

 

[popper]

Out of these two I'll go with the Whelen, but if it were my money I'll split the difference with 9.3x62

 

[Kevan]

i have a 2.5-8 on mine and the balance is fine.

After the load dev. is finished, I may take that scope off and replace it with a Leupold 4x33mm. Will save a bit of weight and have an even smaller scope atop it.

My old original Whelen wore an ancient 4X Leupold and in spite of trying newer more powerful optics I really never felt the need for more glass.
After a successful Pronghorn hunt I was chatting with other hunters and I had the slowest rifle and lowest power scope of the bunch.
The boys with the 264s couldn't believe that someone would even consider hunting Antelope with a Whelen, but it worked for me at that time...

 

[badbrass]

Well here she is with new scope! Leopold VX3-2.5X8X36
Still fits me well, I'm happy with the change!

 

[Jay]

^That is one good looking rifle badbrass!

Cheers
Jay

 

[badbrass]

Thanks Jay! Now need some sun! and get out to try it out!

 

[WhelanLad]

BB thats a ripsnorter of a Rifle setup!!

Great lookin setup

 

[badbrass]

Well put it on the scale at work today! And it weighed in at 7.6lbs. Should be a nice rifle to carry!

 

[badbrass]

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[badbrass]

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