H&R 35 Whelen

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Well, a person must admit that the 35 Whelen is gaining popularity. I thought I'd never see it in a cheaper break action (factory) rifle.

H&R is now offering the 35 Whelen in its Handi-rifle models. I feel like buying one "just because":runaway: . The model number for anyone interested is SB2-135.

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They make it in a .45/70 and it will take Marlin level loads according to a letter I got from the manufacturer.
I have a buddy that converted one to .45/120. It was an "experience" to shoot to say the least. I don't think the Whelan would be too bad.
They make the T/C Encore in .416 Rigby. Imagine that one going off!
 
Where are you guys getting the 5 LB figure from? The stuff I saw from H&R's website lists the model that they're chambering in .35 Whelan at 7 LBs.
 
Hard to day Supercub, I might have had a minor influence in that rifle. I think we all got these ideas from the editor of "Canadian Access to Firearms", he is a big bore man and does some smitting. Our little group kind of got started on the big bores there about 15 years ago with some of those projects he did with us. The first NEF .45/70 I bought about 20-22 years ago had a much heavier barrel and better sights from the factory than any I have seen since. The one he did the .45/120 on was a lighter one, just like the factory guns today. It was interesting and brought it's own challenges. There have been a few .45/120s done around here, it's quite an impressive round.
 
Casull said:
Hard to day Supercub, I might have had a minor influence in that rifle. I think we all got these ideas from the editor of "Canadian Access to Firearms", he is a big bore man and does some smitting.
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That explains some of it.

I met Paul when I was there in 98 and have talked to him several times. Nice guy! :)



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I have personally owned one in 45-70 and it was a bear to shoot. Recoil was tolerable at best, but the muzzle flip was horrendous.....honest, it is way less with my 1895 Marlin......maybe the stock design or light weight out rront on the NEF.....definitely not a bench gun.....but it carried nicely,.....
 
I'm kinda half tempted by one of their ultra-lights in .243. I'm not going to be able to afford a decent light-weight sheep rifle for a while - a 5 1/2 pound single shot seems nice. Flute up the barrel and lop off 2" and I oughta be able to get down to an even 5 before scope.

I mean, when I run into anybody out in the mountains while I'm carrying the thing I'd have to throw it in the creek to hide my crappy-gun shame - but 2 pounds is 2 pounds.
 
I also owned one in .243 and one in 30-06. Great little rifle except for the odd failure to extract/eject......plenty light and accurate though....The one I had in 17HMR was probably the most accurate rifle I have ever owned.....
 
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