Build idea

[EasternCountryBoy]

Toying with the idea of doing a build (in the future when I pay down some debt) .
This is my donor rifle (or victim depending on how die hard a Remington fan you are) a mint 700 CDL DM in 30-06 from the early 90’s.


Decided on the following additions:
-26” carbon fibre barrel make undetermined in 35 Whelen
-Badger bolt knob
-Timney Calvin elite trigger
- Glass bedded
-vintage Leupold Vari III in 2.5-10

One question I have is will the factory mag still be fine? I would assume since it’s a 30-06 based cartridge

 

[Fyn]

It will feed fine, just finished a similar build (30-06 BDL to Whelen) and the factory bottom metal works great

 

[SuperCub]

I'd just have that rifle re-barreled with no other changes.

Keep it simple. You'll save some loot and be happier with it.

 

[redneck09]

I’m curious why carbon fibre? Why 26” for 35 whelen? Just seems like those 3 things don’t fit well but im willing to bet you have your reasons.

 

[remington jim]

Hmm 26 “ Carbon barreled 35 Whelen . That’s ODD as &#@% !

 

[Bustercluck]

If you’re looking for opinions… I wouldn’t waste my time with a carbon fibre barrel on any rifle, nvm that one. You’d have to measure your barrel channel, but a lighter barrel may have too much space around it for your liking, but you’ll probably have to open it up for a carbon wrapped barrel. You could also get the gunsmith to cut your new (steel) barrel with the same profile as your current barrel if that’s easier too.

 

[todbartell]

Hmm 26 “ Carbon barreled 35 Whelen . That’s ODD as &#@% !

If it pisses off the internet, that's a good enough reason to do it

 

[littlehughey]

Heck, that rifle is darn near perfect already. Iron sights and everything. Sent it to RKS Enterprises and have the barrel bored to 35 whelen and call it a day.

 

[EasternCountryBoy]

Gentlemen… my finger slipped lol I was going to go 24” not 26”. But honest I think some of yall convinced me I’m going to honestly either rebarrel in 35 Whalen in 24” blued steel not carbon fibre and keep the rest as Remington built her (still with the trigger upgrade though)

 

[bcsteve]

I wouldn’t go longer than 22” on a Whelen or anything else for that matter.

 

[45C]

I’d sell that piece of Junk and start from scratch

 

[SuperCub]

Gentlemen… my finger slipped lol I was going to go 24” not 26”. But honest I think some of yall convinced me I’m going to honestly either rebarrel in 35 Whalen in 24” blued steel not carbon fibre and keep the rest as Remington built her (still with the trigger upgrade though)

The 35 Whelen is not a target chambering, pure hunting and that older Walker trigger will work fine. I wouldn't replace it, but a tune up won't hurt.

 

[SuperCub]

I’d sell that piece of Junk and start from scratch

While that 700 is far from a piece of junk, there is something to be said about selling that donor and buying a factory rifle in 35W. Be cheaper, easier and worth more in the end.

There are 700 Classics and Rugers out there from time to time.

 

[Pat Brennan]

We won't bring up the twist rates from factory!

 

[SuperCub]

We won't bring up the twist rates from factory!

I will ........ Go 1:12". Remingtons are 1:14"

 

[DGY]

I will ........ Go 1:12". Remingtons are 1:14"

Or even better get Ron to do his gain twist thingy…

 

[DGY]

But really sell that one and buy one in 35 Whelen!!

 

[bcsteve]

I will ........ Go 1:12". Remingtons are 1:14"

1:16 actually.