Advantages of a 35 Whelen?

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Been thinking about getting a 35 whelen - probably a 7600 carbine.

I already have a 325wsm, a .45-70, and a .375 h&h. Does the whelen do anything that those don't?
 
Practically speaking, not really. I have 2 Whelens, love the cartridge but you’re pretty set for big game with what you have.

What’s your intended use?
 
Probably moose, definitely deer, maybe elk and black bear.....I like the idea of the cartridge and might get one just to try it, especially in a light carbine. Just have never used it before and wanted to ask if there was any practical advantages to it over what I already have. Also have an 8x57, 7x57, 30-06, .270, etc. - so it's not a necessity at all. All things considered - is there any characteristics of the platform that make it "better" than what I already have.
 
A 7600 carbine is a handy rifle that is very quick firing for multiple shots on running or aggressive game. Ideal platform for some driven hunts, close-in thick bush shooting, and for shooting something that could bite back. Good enough reason to own one, and the .35 Whelen is its most capable chambering. The cartridge can't do anything more than the others you already have, but what it does it does well. I've owned one or another .35 Whelen for about 25 years, and shot more than two dozen critters bigger than deer with them. If you like the rifle you'll like the cartridge.
 
Ummmm, Considering what You already Have.......... No it wont do much that they Dont, except lob a reasonably heavy projectile at Moderate pace.... knockin snot out of whatever it hits .

interesting options you have but if its just a Want, then go for it, as Longwalker says, in close with a few fast back up shots it would be in its own there.
 
I shot a bear with a Nosler M48 Outfitter in 35 Whelen & the results were impressive. Almost a bang flop, with the bear going just a few feet before expiring. My brother then used it to harvest another bear, and I believe that was a bang flop.

And, let's be honest, most centerfire cartridges are big game capable... But variety is the spice of life and the 35 Whelen is a cool necked up 30-06 that has the advantage of being able to toss heavier pills of the 9mm persuasion. I really like it.

Cheers
Jay
 
You won't be disappointed, I have taken a few big game animals with the 35 Whelan it is a great cartridge.
 
yes the 7600 is reason enough. Wood or synthetic it easy to maintain while in the field and more accurate than many give it credit for. The detachable magazine is very handy ... and there seems to be adequate room to load the 35 whelen cartridge longer than factory if that helps...
 
WhelanLad said:
regardless, it would though :)

you guys are making me miss my whelen.....
im selling my 9,3 though too! i prefer the whelen i guess
WL
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I previously had a 9.3x62 Zastava but sold it as I found it unwieldy. My current favourite thumper is an 1895 cba in .45-70. It's lighter and trimmer than a regular guide gun and comes with a solid buttplate instead of a recoil pad. Pretty lively shooting heavy loads but is just balanced perfect - in my opinion the best of the marlin guide gun length rifles (even though it's not a jm and I have owned several).

I got turned on to the 7600's a while back and now own a couple with regular barrels but am thinking a 35 whelen carbine with the 18.5" barrel might be just the ticket for the areas I typically hunt and the type of hunting I prefer (where there's lots of walking and most shots are under 100 yds).
 
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