Advantages of a 35 Whelen?

Highwind said:
I'd probably lean towards the bolt action myself. I find with pumps the accuracy is less stellar then a bolt action. I believe that this happens because some pump action guns have a certain degree of lateral movement, and it's tough to repeat the same hold when shooting this type of rifle... On a shotgun it's not a problem when a number of pellets are reaching out towards the intended target.
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I'm not clear about this "lateral movement" you mention as the 7600s and 2nd gen 760s both have free floating bbls and have always had (in my experience and for others) been very accurate & consistent shooters. Also, to compare a 760/7600 to pump shotgun groups is a bit of a stretch by far.

You seem to favour bolt guns. Many folks do, including myself these days, but I've used the pumps enough to know what they are capable of and they often surprise people at how well they work and the accuracy they produce. The 760/7600 is a well designed rifle.
 
SuperCub said:
I'm not clear about this "lateral movement" you mention as the 7600s and 2nd gen 760s both have free floating bbls and have always had (in my experience and for others) been very accurate & consistent shooters. Also, to compare a 760/7600 to pump shotgun groups is a bit of a stretch by far.

You seem to favour bolt guns. Many folks do, including myself these days, but I've used the pumps enough to know what they are capable of and they often surprise people at how well they work and the accuracy they produce. The 760/7600 is a well designed rifle.
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I'll go along with that.
At the ranges most people shoot at for big game hunting, that is under 300 yards, the difference in accuracy will make no difference to the game shot, assuming the shooter has the skill.
You need a 35 Whelen. Why? You're a gunnut! That should suffice!
 
SuperCub said:
I'm not clear about this "lateral movement" you mention as the 7600s and 2nd gen 760s both have free floating bbls and have always had (in my experience and for others) been very accurate & consistent shooters. Also, to compare a 760/7600 to pump shotgun groups is a bit of a stretch by far.

You seem to favour bolt guns. Many folks do, including myself these days, but I've used the pumps enough to know what they are capable of and they often surprise people at how well they work and the accuracy they produce. The 760/7600 is a well designed rifle.
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I think the Remington pump action rifles have their strengths and weaknesses, but accuracy is not one of their weaknesses. Perhaps what Highwind is referring to is a lack of stability in the forend, which while apparent, is not such a big deal that it affects the hunter's ability to place his bullet correctly, as would say a poor trigger or sights that are difficult to see.
 
Boomer said:
I think the Remington pump action rifles have their strengths and weaknesses, but accuracy is not one of their weaknesses. Perhaps what Highwind is referring to is a lack of stability in the forend, which while apparent, is not such a big deal that it affects the hunter's ability to place his bullet correctly, as would say a poor trigger or sights that are difficult to see.
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My biggest beef with a 760 is that the brass needs to be FLR. No necksizing for these rifles. Saying that, I've never had to use small base dies for them.
 
SuperCub said:
My biggest beef with a 760 is that the brass needs to be FLR. No necksizing for these rifles. Saying that, I've never had to use small base dies for them.
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I've reloaded for 760/7600 owners and have had to run the reloads through a Redding body die after finding the rounds wouldn't chamber. I initially blamed a short throat, but that wasn't it.
 
SuperCub said:
My biggest beef with a 760 is that the brass needs to be FLR. No necksizing for these rifles. Saying that, I've never had to use small base dies for them.
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Boomer said:
I've reloaded for 760/7600 owners and have had to run the reloads through a Redding body die after finding the rounds wouldn't chamber. I initially blamed a short throat, but that wasn't it.
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Interesting. Why would this be? Just tighter than average chambers, or something else entirely?
 
Well, got some bad news, the OPDA on my jeep seized up this weekend so it looks like my gun budget for the immediate future is going to a new camshaft (and probably timing chain and lifters as well).

I'm pretty set on trying out a whelen - but it looks like it may have to wait for a bit.... thanks to everyone for posting your thoughts!
 
ndallyn, sucks to hear the vehicle crapped out.
If the situation you have is anything like the ford Cam Phasers spend a little time researching the repairs before going in to deep.
Wasted time and money only to have it get worse will set you back further.
Best Regards and Good Gun Hunting,
Rob
 
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