I have owned two 35 Whelens over the years. First was a Model 700 Classic which I later exchanged for a Rem 700 cdl sf. I live in Saskatchewan Canada and hunt moose and elk every single year. Over the past 10 years I have scored on an elk each time with my Whelen, and I can attest to its unique knock down power and degree of forgiveness to ranges out to 300 yards. Essentially, I can describe it thus ... bang, flop .... bang, stumble forward, flop .... bang, step step step, look around, flop. Thanks for the wonderful talk. You really caught the essence of this unique round.
Every time I watch a video of yours about a cartridge you like, I find myself pining for a rifle in that caliber. If only I had more than 2 cents to my name! You have a great way of promoting things you believe in. That is what I call a good teacher.
Thanks so much! First for your tribute to a man I've respected for many decades. Colonel Whelen spent his latter years living with his family in St. Louis, just 70 miles from where I grew up in the woods of Southern Illinois. He was a grand old gentleman. Secondly for your tribute to a fine cartridge. Mine was a Remington Classic with 22" barrel. I would have preferred a 24 inch, but still , it was a formidable cartridge, even with cast bullets. I let a friend shoot it the first time and he shot a 3/8" group at 100 yards. What kind of friend does that? Another great video!
love watching your shows and it's like when I was a kid listening to my dad and uncles talking in the backyard after a BBQ all where WWII vet's and loved GUNS even before the war. I wish they where still around so thank you Sir for the information and memories.
One of my particular favorite rifles...my Ruger No. 1, 35 Whelen! If they do not know what a bolt action is, they certainly will not know what a falling block is! I am thoroughly enjoying your videos. Thank you.
I am an odd shooter. I am right handed but left eye dominate. I own a Lipsey's Ruger #1 .35 Whelen because a lever gun is as easy for me to use as a bolt. It is the most efficient cartridge I've ever loaded. I am able to achieve incredible power and velocity with a medium amount of powder.
Hi GunBlue 490! Excellent job on the .35 Whelen! I've always been impressed with this caliber BUT was side tracked many years ago by the 9.3 x 62. Al Miller of Handloader and Rifle Magizines did an article on the 9.3 x 62, in the early 1990's, and got me hooked on this caliber. The 9.3 x 62 AND the .35 Whelen are two peas in the same pod. What one will do the other will do in every way. The reason I chose the 9.3 x 62 is the much easier availability of ammo in other countries. I was fortunate and was able to do my once in a lifetime hunt in two Africa countries in the year 2003 in Zimbabwe and South Africa. I used the .270 Winchester on all of the small to large plains game and one shot was the norm with 140 grain Barnes X Bullets loaded to 3150 fps using 58 grains of RL22 power from a 26 inch barrel. The PH guides told me that American hunters had used the .35 Whelen and no one could see any difference in the effectiveness of the two cartridges. My 9.3 x 62 killed 3 cape buffaloes with one shot, 5 wart hogs, 3 kudu, one elephant, one hippo, and approximately 8 other large plains animals. I only killed 5 large animals(elephant, hippo, cape buffalo, eland, and kudu) and all my other 13 animals were bagged with my Mauser action .270. My 9.3 x 62 was also used by another hunter, from Belgian, whose .375 H&H had been misplaced by the airlines and did not arrive until our hunt was over. The kudu was killed thirty minutes after I had shot my cape buffalo as we were having lunch at the kill site. He just walked out into view and I shot him. The PH and all of our tracker were startled out of their wits when I shot and were slightly pissed at me. I could only grin. Again, good work and I have subscribed to your site. Glenn
I have had and hunted with the following: 17 Rem, 220 Swift, 25-06, 7mm Rem Mag, 30-06, 300 Wthby Mag, 35 Whelen, 375 H&H, and 418 Rem Mag. All are good, but the most effective, versatile and deadly cartridge I have ever handloaded, shot and hunted with, is the 35 Whelen.
I bought and read Col. Whelen's book, "On Your Own In The Wilderness". Read about his idea about the hunting rucksack and how he used it. Last year on a big game hunt, I used that idea and works great. Great video about the history of the 35 Whelen. Thank you.
I just sighted in my 35 Whelen single shot rifle yesterday. It's a CVA scout with black synthetic stock and blued 25" barrel. I know I'm 5 years late but thank you for this video. Very informative.
Talked my friend into buying a Remington Model 700 in 35 Whelen. It was a grand cartridge for how he hunted. And yes, it was the Classic offered by Remington in 1988. I also enjoyed shooting it. Thanks for sharing your wisdom and insights. God Bless.
very interesting cartridge. the 35 whalen is. I'm almost 50 years old and this is one that always interested in since I was 14 years of age. I very much enjoyed this over view you put together on youtube. I think this round with the amazing bullets available today could truly bring this round to life. if the 30 06 is great for moose and the average bears then the 35 whalen is even better. your review makes me what to own and shoot a 35 whalen.what a great round and great history.. it truly is a classic cartridge.thank your for your time on this one indeed. the 35 whalen.. an unsung hero
I bought one around 8 months ago. It’s a real handful to shoot but it’ll be a perfect lightweight black bear hunting rifle. Hopefully I put it to good use this Saturday on the opener
I bought a Lipsey's Ruger #1 a few years ago. A beautiful firearm with the stamina to withstand any load I might put in it. It will really put the brakes on the elk I shoot. I have never had any problem with distances I have shot. It has lots of energy when that bullet gets there.
When I lusted over a .35 Whelen I found a 1903A3 stripped action and had it barreled in this caliber then added Remington 700 sights had the bolt bent(Gander Mountain had gunsmiths then) to use a scope and a Ramline fiber stock(cheap at the time they were made) had Ford's in Florida blue it for me. Stock maker friend of mine did the stock for me.
My first rifle was a Marlin 336 in 35 rem Cal I was 12 and instantly hooked on it because everything I shot fell in it's tracks,as I got older I got bored with lever action I wanted the cool guns for hunting 270,7 mag,300 mag and I killed deer and hogs with all of them but what I noticed was all the game I shot ran about 50 yards or so and had to trailed compared to my old 35 that stopped them dead,so at a pawn shop one day I found a Remington 700 in 35 wheelen the man said it's a 35 rem on steroids and he was right it's all I use to this day that 35 Cal bullet in my opinion is the hardest hitting design ever it punches through brush and delivers all it's energy on target,I don't know how it performs on large game but for my hunting here in Florida 150 lb deer 400 lb wild 🐗 it's devastating
Thank you so much for introducing me to the 35 Whelen. My first rifle was a Remington Model 700 Classic in 270 Win. I bought it in 1977 and have loved it from day one, and always will. I have taken lots of game, Texas Whitetail, hogs, and Exotics with it. I also really like the Model 700 Classic as a style of rifle. I have recently bought it in 257 Roberts, which you introduced me to, and the 35 Whelen 22" barrel. I hand load all of my ammunition. I loaded the 225 gr. Nosler Partitioned bullet to a velocity of 2575 fps. Last week I dropped a 200 lb. wild hog, we have plenty in Texas, at 200 yds., hit low just behind the ear, it dropped like a rock. I am sure the 35 Whelen will be my new, go to, Mule Deer rifle. Thank you for passing along your knowledge. There sure is a lot I didn't know, I didn't know.
Hello Sir! I truly appreciate your knowledge and willing to share. I have learned numerous topics from you and now can reload my own ammo. Thank you! I just received my re-barreled Action from E.R. Shaw in 35 Whelen for my R700 Long Range (that is the model name of rifle). I am waiting for my Leupold VX-3i 1.5-5x20mm to arrive next. I was motivated to build this project rifle based on your videos. Thank you again...and Merry Christmas!
Great video, so insightful - as always! It seems that every rifle niche has been filled a dozen times over. From the 22lr to the 243, 257, 6.5x55, 270, 7x57, 30-30, 30-06, 35 Whelen, 375H&H, etc, great rounds have been around for a long time. Of this short list, some are still praised and mass produced while others have faded away to obscurity... And every year or two, we have a new version of "the best round of all time" released and pushed by all the writers because their magazines are being paid for their enthusiasm! I treasure my 7x57 due to the much lighter recoil compared to the latest and greatest being pushed to the public. After hearing your thoughts about the 35 Whelen, however, I'll pay more attention the next time I stumble across one. Thanks for sharing your experience!
I also treasure my 7x57. If I could only own one rifle that would be the one. I do own a .35 Whelen and I can tell you if you get one you will not be sorry.
Thank you for your amazing insight into the 35 Whelan. I’ve just found a First Edition of The American Rifle "A Firearms Classic" by Major Townsend Whelan, Published by The Century Co, 1918. It’s a large, cloth covered hardcover, profusely illustrated with photos and illustrations, 640 pages on arms, ammunition and the sport. Best Wishes & to an amazing channel you have.
I have 4 rifles in my gun cabinet, a .22 lr , .44 magnum , 7mm-08 and my newest is a .35 Whelen. I feel i am thoroughly prepared to hunt anything that walks North America.
Maybe he doesn't. The point is the performance of weight, less recoil, and non Magnum action vs a Magnum 300 win mag action. As they said it was a poor man's 375 h&h. For truly long range a 300 win mag would fit the bill. I prefer to shoot all my animals inside 200 yards, it's not hard to do.
@@ValcoBayrunner35 whelan is a long action. The 300 win mag is also a long action. 30-06, 270, 280, 25-06, 35 whelan, 300 win mag,7mm rem mag, 338 win mag and others are standard long action.
The 35 Whelen is now a very popular in the state of Mississippi since the laws changed for primitive weapon deer season where any single shoot rifle of 35 caliber or higher can be used. Since then the 35 Whelen, 45-70 Govt and the 444 marlin in single shot rifles have become very very popular. I think it would be hard to give away a muzzle loader here these days due to this law change. I know one one person who got a custom built TC Encore cambered in 475 H&H Magnum and he uses it for hunting.
My best hunting experiences, have been with a Remington Model 700 in 35 Whelen. All one shot kill's, on PA Whitetails. I must admit, that my Remington Model 673 in 350 Rem Mag, is my now go to Rifle. And yes, I'm a big fan of the Remington Model 600's. Have had them in 243 win, 308 win and just love the ventilated barrel. Just call me old school!
I would like to thank you for your knowledgeable insight concerning the 35 Whelen cartridge. This caliber has peaked my interest for some time. I do hunt up here in Quebec with mainly 30-06. However, i was looking a heavier bullet for black bear, without going to the run of the mill magnums. Bear hunting here, as in the northern parts of New-England, is somewhat of a “short distance “ or “close quarters” type of hunting in heavy brush. I believe the 35 Whelen would be an excellent non-magnum option. I do thoroughly enjoy watching your very informative videos. I’ve cataloged many in my TH-cam library. Thanks for all your efforts to share the knowledge. God Bless.
@@jillesmast5105338 win.mag. is the most killing cartridge I have ever shot. I want an unbelted cartridge though & looking at the 35 whelen or the 338-06. I have a lot of bullets for the 338. Plus the dies Some factory bullets as well. Hard choice. I did like the 338 bullet & it has a high ballistic co. Hard choice. Would like to k ow more about the 338 to make up my mind. Great shooting to you.
liked your video I have a 35 whelen . Have not shot it a lot . Hope to use it for bear this year . I appreciate the information about killing power and velocity, and the recoil comparison. Thanks Greg
Thanks for this compelling case for the the 35 Whelen. I was introduced to the round more that 20 years ago but didn't pursue more information. I'm drawn to larger caliber non belted cartridges and this seems to fit the bill.
I was lucky enough to get used copies of both Mister Rifleman and On Your Own in the Wilderness very cheaply. I am constantly referencing Mister Rifleman for information on different calibers. Good video.
I still find my self coming back to this video, years after it came out. After it first came out I tracked down a really nice Remington 700 CDL in .35 Whelen that was once fired through my gun smith. Absolutely beautiful caliber and rifle and blast to shoot. Taking it for black bear tomorrow in fact. I really wish this was one they would make again. Both for ease of finding brass. As well as bullet availability it’s very good. My very small framed wife actually doesn’t mind shooting that rifle as well. She is oddly recoil tolerant but In the same breath, it’s not a hard caliber on the shoulder for how much it puts out. My favourite caliber inside 250 yards.
👍👀250 gr.....2600 WoW👀👍 Great info Sir! Beautiful setting too! Love the area room you’re setting this up in. The ‘open’ window, beautiful Game on wall, the comfortable Fire along w/ wood & Leather! And a beautiful Rifle! Great surroundings for a good story👍Well thought out👍as usual. (Where’s Mr. Benni) 😊 Thank you for this video. So much info I wasn’t aware of. You Sir are complimented (Blessed) w/ a 10000 Terabyte mind! 😎.....sharing of so much valuable history. 👌👍✌️
Another great history lesson, I have never owned the 35 Whelen but have always been intrigued by it, as an alternative to the ‘magnum mania’ plethora of cartridges. As a teenager my father bought a 308 Norma magnum, for me to hunt with. If you can visualize a 130 pound youngster squeezing of shots from this cannon, you can probably realize why I hated it, and all magnums to this day.
I stumbled across a new Cooper 52 in 35 Whelen this afternoon. Didn’t take me much much thought at all that it needed a new home. Looking forward to taking it to the deer woods this fall.
Your review of .35 Whelen was spot on...I have always ranked it high on the list of actual useful rounds. Something you can pass on to your kids that is not a fashion statement
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I love my .35 Whelen. It is just as long range as any other firearm today. Be cafeful when reloading ammunition that you don't push the shoulder back and increase the head space. When launching a 225 grain bullet at almost 2800 feet per second it has lots of energy at distances I will shoot. I got rid of my magnum rifles and kept my .35.
I understand his comment about the timing of the .35 coming out in the pumps. Today that would be the perfect eastern combo. Good for Maine moose and large whitetails, Wisconsin black bear, Michigan elk, and feral hogs anywhere. Fast gun and powerful but mild kicking rifle. With iron sights or low power fixed scope it's perfect for quick shooting in deep woods and yet able to handle the uncommon long shots. Snap shots or bench rest with enough authority without scaring you away from practicing with it. And sweet for reloading. The perfect gun.
Thank You GunBlue490, I am mesmerized By your Story telling and your Attention to Detail, I Feel as thou I am getting a college education when I am watching Your Videos. I Feel Blessed to still have the ability to receive this kind of information and delivered in such a Wonderful Manor.
Took an l with the 35 this fall thank you for some of the advice and prior years it was very effective in a light handling single shot also took a white tail at a hundred and fifty yards also very effective surprisingly less tissue damage then the 270 at close range
I built a .375 Whelen Improved on a DWM Argentine Mauser 98 action. 20” heavy contour barrel, express sights. I built it for a friend in Alaska, and also had to form cases and and reload ammo for it. Only unpleasant part was fire-forming the cases. But with 300 gr. Barnes solids in it, it packed a punch.
Try fire forming with what I call cornmeal loads. I fire form 3006 cases for my original Mauser 9.3x62 ,1neck anneal prime 10 grains (starting) then fill to neck with cornmeal, or cream of wheat, plug neck tightly with tissue paper, then fire in rifle, if the neck is not quite formed after, up the charge a little at a time, caution (safety) as I used a old cowboy boot as a catcher and the tissue paper shot a hole through the boot !ear protection as well
I passed over this hunters dream back in 1988-89 for the .270 Win. Through tje years I've went to .300 Win Mag. ,.308 Win. ,.30/06 Sprngfld .243 Win and now I'm on a found in a ballistucs chart around 1986-87 and couldnt het at that time 7mm-08 Rem. Always toyed with getting the .35 Wheelen, found one $1500 a few years back ,just couldnt afford it. It was a Remington pump. After a little more digging I have been hell bent on a .35 Wheelen. Seeing this video settles it I habe to settle for a sinhle shot but thats all it takes with correct shot placement Momey I've saved for other purchases will now be extinguished for the platform of platforms. Geez , at 49 , I feel as if it will be my first deer rifle ever. Traditions is the brand I'm looking at . Is this a quality firearm producer or should I shop for a differemt maker e.g. Sturm Ruger model #1 . Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.
Good video and well presented. I wholeheartedly agree with your desire to illuminate the Whelen. I’ve had mine since 1989. I’ve had more one-shot stops on deer with it than any other cartridge in my gun safe. Mine is the Remington 700 Classic bought new in box. At that time it’d sat in the LGS for a year and he gave me a good deal. The Classic was the first Remington Whelen followd quickly by the7600. Two flaws that you could have mentioned are the (1)200 grain bullets and(2) the choice of rifling twist. Lots of the 200 grain bullets are made for the 35 lever rifles and surface explode on deer shedding jackets at close range leading to long trailing to recover wounded deer. Trust me on this. Pick the right bullet. Second is the 1-16 twist maxes out your usable bullet stability at 250 grains. A slightly heavier 275 to 300 would be better for bears or big moose(or african game) giving a better sectional density. A better twist custom barrel would be the way to go if your looking to really BIGGER game. Just my 2cents. Again good video
Fantastic video. Down 'here under' in Australia, the .35 whelan is very popular with hound hunters on sambar deer. The Remington 7600 pump is a very popular rifle here in this calibre. Many thanks for sharing!
I have a G & H (likely their entry/budget model ~ lol). It is made on a WWII Czech 98 Mauser (yep ~ the one w/ the winter-trigger well). Trigger itself is double set. Rifle has full Mannlicher type stock. It was at one time gifted to a native 'chief' here in Alaska. Unfortunately, it was used mostly as a boat gun and for a field expedient paddle over its life. That is how I ended up with it when a villager needed a little extra cash while visiting the big city of Anchorage and nobody knew what was hiding namesake-wise under all the wear and tear. Mechanically still sound, overall rough condition, dark bore in .30-06, fires, and an interesting piece of history for those in the know. I have often thought of simply re-boring to .35 Whelen, plus a nice re-crown. It's a rifle ya just don't find everyday. Great content in this video!!!
Great video, having a few different 35 whelens I do have to say they are a great caliber for hunting especially when handloading. The history adds to their desire to use them and the old Round nose Bullets bring back a time long gone. There ate some new powders out now that bring this caliber to a mew level if your looking. Recoil is like any of the bigger calibers, you can use light Bullets or heavy Bullets and you can load slower velocity or faster, all options serving well.
Model 1895 Win. in 35 WCF with spitzer 250g bullets I get 2300 fps. When I first bought the mod 1895 ammo was not available for it except for old loadings by Kynoch. Later Bruce Bertram of Bertram Brass made new 35 WCF casings. Larger than 6" groups with hand loads made me really clean the bore with the known bore cleaners. I got a clean patch but still shot 6". I used Muriatic acid and patches came out black/green. Groups shrunk by over half. You have to tape off any blued surfaces the acid may come into contact with and rinse well with water once done. I do not recommend this for regular cleaning but for an old abused bore the acid can bring these back to life. Years later It would be amazing to hunt back in the day of great African hunts. Theodore Roosevelt was one of the first to recognize the need for game conservation. That was the end of market hunting.
ditto1958 I agree that the 35 Remington is a great round. I use it when I hunt in heavy cover and my shots are short. It seems to be very close to the 30-30 in ballistics. I also enjoy using the 35 whelen. Its hard for me to decide which one I like better sometimes. Its just hard to find 35 Remington ammo sometimes. I guess I need to start reloading.
Remington is reportedly scheduling a limited edition of the 7600, according to a notation from another viewer, below. I'd check with Remington sales division and see who they are distributing through in your area.
Very informative I have a Ruger Hawkeye limited edition 35 Whelen and a CVA single shot in 35 Whelen I reload my own amo 225 grain bullets to around 2800 to 2900 fps beautiful round very accurate 1/2 inch moa at 100 yds. The single shot has a bull barrel and I added weight to bring it up to 9 lbs I was absolutely amazed that the rifle would put a round through the same hole at 75 yrds all day long Really great round
Really enjoyed this. Since I also hunt with a traditional bow, I've moved away from using big magnum chamberings for rifle season. If I can try to get within 30 yards with a bow, then there's no reason to be shooting at elk beyond 200 yards with a rifle. I'd like to own a .35 Whelen in a Ruger No. 1. Many of the good things you said about the .35 Whelen can also apply to my .358 Winchester in Browning BLR.
Thanks for your video. I had a 35 whelen built on a k98 receiver. Sub moa with handloaded Sierra 225gr game king. Wish more people looked into this cartridge. Keep up the great content.
That was a good video. Thank you for sharing your insight into our history. I built myself a 35 Whelen on a Mauser 98 action. It is probably the most potentially powerful rifle I own, and it thinks it is a bench rest rifle.
Love "The History of Select Firearms and Cartridges: And The Men Who Created and Used Them" (that's my title for them and I'm stickin' to it!!) videos you provide! As for the .35 Whelen, I think the first time I ever heard and/or read of the cartridge and the various and sundry rifles it was chambered in at the time (all custom built rifles of course) was in Outdoor Life, Field and Stream, or Sports Afield or even one of the many gun magazines of the same period, mid to late 1960s, and authored by possibly Jack O'Connor. What I do recall clearly, was how enthused the writer was about the cartridge and the rifle featured in the article(s) that covered them and their performance in the hunting fields. I also recall later articles, at least into the 1970s where the Whelen was favorably compared to other rounds of the day.....And then nothing to speak of....The .35 Whelen seemingly dropped off the face of the earth with only the very, very rare occasion of it's mention in print or here on TH-cam and even then, in the videos, such mentions were limited to either reloading for it or directly comparing it to the Wiz Bang T-Rex Killing Magnum of The Week that was hot at the time the video(s) were posted. I never owned a firearm that I did not have a use for right then and there or planned on using for a specific type of game. I'm no Jack O'Conner, by any stretch of fevered imagination, but it seems to me that the .35 Whelen was, and remains, an excellent option for the average to very good hunter who is NOT hunting a T-Rex or creature of similar size and temperament. Just my humble opinion.....It's mine and I'm stickin' to it too!!! Take care and keep the great videos coming!
Love the 35's. I have a 35 Whelen in the Remington 700 Classic. Also have the 350 Rem Mag in the Remington 600 and in the Remington 673 guide rifle. The 350 does it out of a short action. Great round's. Also like the 358 Winchester in the Winchester model 88 and Browning BLR. The 35's are also super accurate round's. It's a shame the 35's never really caught on because they are great round's for sure.
Love the 35 calibers. I have a 35 Rem (Better than 30-30), 356 win. (Marlin 336er), 358 win (I have in a lever and bolt action), and 35 whelen. The 350 Rem mag is way to much over kill. It makes a mess of whatever it hits.
how do you keep all that info in your noggin. great vid. bin looking at the whelen 35 for a while , and comparing it to 9.3x 57 and 9.3x62 these guns are going cheap up here in canada right now. companies are bringing them over from the eastern block.
Excellent video. The more I’ve gotten into ballistics, the more the 7mm and 6mm calibers have appealed. UNTIL I came across the 35 Whelen. The efficiency, the manageable recoil, the big fat bullets, and the trajectory to reach out to the ranges I want a bullet to work (500-600 yards) but not much more. I think of 7mm as minimum caliber for comfortable “enough” for elk, but why go with the minimum when I can go 7 calibers higher, still hit at ranges I want to, and I don’t have to take a beating to do it. Bonus is that it is obscure, but still has readily available components for reloading and a quality budget rifle option (CVA scout takedown at ~$450). It is an extremely appealing hunting-focused cartridge.
Hello I'm a Proud Owner of 3 Remington Rifles in .35 Whelen 2 are Pump Action and 1 is A Remington 700 Classic with a 22 inch Barrel . I had My first REM 760 which was in .30-"06 Rebored to .35 Whelen . I live in Pennsylvania and have used the 700 Classic in .35 Whelen to take 4 Nice Bucks with 1 shot kills . My Other Pump was a 7600 which I lent to A Friend Who Killed s 200 lb Black Bear at a decent range 65 yds. I plan to use the first Pump Action which I had a Carbine Made for PA Deer & Bear this Coming Fall. I can tell you that this Caliber won't die off. I have always Practiced with the 700 since I bought it in 1993 all through the Many Summers stalking/ killing Woodchucks with it to keep myself Familiar with it as to be able to get the Deer I used it on. I have Read that Story of the .35 Whelen's Birth. James V. Howe developed the.35 Whelen while Col.Townshend Whelen. Was on A hunting trip A Springfield 03 I believe in .400 Whelen ..... Upon his return Mr. Howe showed him the .35 Whelen cartridge . asking for Permission to call it the .35 Whelen.... which the Col. Replied. " It's your baby but I don't mind if you want to use my name for the cartridge!"
i live in Mass, and hunted Maine NH and Vermont for many years. Most of my hunting has been in the thick softwood peaces around clearcuts 30 30 308 35 rem etc.About 10 years ago i bought a 270 rem. pump, and love it . After watching your videos on u tube i learned that high velocity over 2800 mv is to destructive up close. Then i watched your video on the 257 roberts a 120 gr bullet at 2700 for deer. saw an ad for Hornady custom light ammo for the 270 120 gr at 2650 and i thought i could use them in the thick woods and use the superformance for the clearcuts. Would i sight in the superformance first and then c where the light ammo hits.if it is close i would have in effect a 257 Roberts and a 270 in 1 rifle I greatly respect your vast knowledge on the subject Love your videos and look foward to watching all of them. Wood love to hear from you
Carl Lovendale I would do exactly that. Woodland hunting involves very few shots beyond 35 yards, with some possibilities of more open shots in clearings that are seldom more than 75 to 100. I would sight the Superformance to strike 2.5 to 3.5 inches high at 100 yards, which will give you very long range hits, and my guess is that the reduced loads will be very close to dead on out to 150 or more. That's a good combination. The other way is to use 150s for the woods, which are also slower velocity, and are very potent moose loads, too.
Great video. I love my 700 classic in 35 whelen. He is right, you can hunt anything on this continent. I have no desire for a magnum caliber since I have the whelen. 300 yards in it will take care of business. Great video. You can find a Ruger M77 in 35 whelen and/or 358 win (308 necked up to 35) usually.
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This is one of the most informative videos. I could sit and listen to this man for hours. The 35 whelen is my favorite caliber.
I have owned two 35 Whelens over the years. First was a Model 700 Classic which I later exchanged for a Rem 700 cdl sf. I live in Saskatchewan Canada and hunt moose and elk every single year. Over the past 10 years I have scored on an elk each time with my Whelen, and I can attest to its unique knock down power and degree of forgiveness to ranges out to 300 yards. Essentially, I can describe it thus ... bang, flop .... bang, stumble forward, flop .... bang, step step step, look around, flop.
Thanks for the wonderful talk. You really caught the essence of this unique round.
Thank you
Every time I watch a video of yours about a cartridge you like, I find myself pining for a rifle in that caliber. If only I had more than 2 cents to my name! You have a great way of promoting things you believe in. That is what I call a good teacher.
Thanks so much! First for your tribute to a man I've respected for many decades. Colonel Whelen spent his latter years living with his family in St. Louis, just 70 miles from where I grew up in the woods of Southern Illinois. He was a grand old gentleman. Secondly for your tribute to a fine cartridge. Mine was a Remington Classic with 22" barrel. I would have preferred a 24 inch, but still , it was a formidable cartridge, even with cast bullets. I let a friend shoot it the first time and he shot a 3/8" group at 100 yards. What kind of friend does that? Another great video!
love watching your shows and it's like when I was a kid listening to my dad and uncles talking in the backyard after a BBQ all where WWII vet's and loved GUNS even before the war. I wish they where still around so thank you Sir for the information and memories.
One of my particular favorite rifles...my Ruger No. 1, 35 Whelen! If they do not know what a bolt action is, they certainly will not know what a falling block is! I am thoroughly enjoying your videos. Thank you.
I am an odd shooter. I am right handed but left eye dominate. I own a Lipsey's Ruger #1 .35 Whelen because a lever gun is as easy for me to use as a bolt. It is the most efficient cartridge I've ever loaded. I am able to achieve incredible power and velocity with a medium amount of powder.
Thank you for a brilliant insight into the 35 Whelen, Iv'e recently had my custom F N Mauser re barrelled to the 35 & absolutely love it !
“What’s a bolt action?”. That’s gold.
😂 probably called the local 7-11 by mistake.
I dot not know how many times I have seen this video. I do not get tired of seeing him. I love it!
You, sir, are a national treasure. Thank you!
Hilarious intro. One of the coolest youtubers right here.
Very well done. Great segment on the 35 whelan. I am a big fan. Thanks 🙏
I'm a big fan of these longer form videos that dig into the history
Hi GunBlue 490! Excellent job on the .35 Whelen! I've always been impressed with this caliber BUT was side tracked many years ago by the 9.3 x 62. Al Miller of Handloader and Rifle Magizines did an article on the 9.3 x 62, in the early 1990's, and got me hooked on this caliber. The 9.3 x 62 AND the .35 Whelen are two peas in the same pod. What one will do the other will do in every way. The reason I chose the 9.3 x 62 is the much easier availability of ammo in other countries. I was fortunate and was able to do my once in a lifetime hunt in two Africa countries in the year 2003 in Zimbabwe and South Africa. I used the .270 Winchester on all of the small to large plains game and one shot was the norm with 140 grain Barnes X Bullets loaded to 3150 fps using 58 grains of RL22 power from a 26 inch barrel. The PH guides told me that American hunters had used the .35 Whelen and no one could see any difference in the effectiveness of the two cartridges. My 9.3 x 62 killed 3 cape buffaloes with one shot, 5 wart hogs, 3 kudu, one elephant, one hippo, and approximately 8 other large plains animals. I only killed 5 large animals(elephant, hippo, cape buffalo, eland, and kudu) and all my other 13 animals were bagged with my Mauser action .270. My 9.3 x 62 was also used by another hunter, from Belgian, whose .375 H&H had been misplaced by the airlines and did not arrive until our hunt was over. The kudu was killed thirty minutes after I had shot my cape buffalo as we were having lunch at the kill site. He just walked out into view and I shot him. The PH and all of our tracker were startled out of their wits when I shot and were slightly pissed at me. I could only grin. Again, good work and I have subscribed to your site. Glenn
I have had and hunted with the following: 17 Rem, 220 Swift, 25-06, 7mm Rem Mag, 30-06, 300 Wthby Mag, 35 Whelen, 375 H&H, and 418 Rem Mag. All are good, but the most effective, versatile and deadly cartridge I have ever handloaded, shot and hunted with, is the 35 Whelen.
Love your videos as well as my 35 Whelen. God bless you gunblue for all the great knowledge that you bestow upon us.
I bought and read Col. Whelen's book, "On Your Own In The Wilderness". Read about his idea about the hunting rucksack and how he used it. Last year on a big game hunt, I used that idea and works great. Great video about the history of the 35 Whelen. Thank you.
came for the information, stayed for the man, this is gold
I just sighted in my 35 Whelen single shot rifle yesterday. It's a CVA scout with black synthetic stock and blued 25" barrel. I know I'm 5 years late but thank you for this video. Very informative.
I have one and I love it..and I am 75 years old and use every hunting year
Great Show. love any of the "06" calibers.
Talked my friend into buying a Remington Model 700 in 35 Whelen. It was a grand cartridge for how he hunted. And yes, it was the Classic offered by Remington in 1988. I also enjoyed shooting it. Thanks for sharing your wisdom and insights. God Bless.
very interesting cartridge. the 35 whalen is. I'm almost 50 years old and this is one that always interested in since I was 14 years of age. I very much enjoyed this over view you put together on youtube. I think this round with the amazing bullets available today could truly bring this round to life. if the 30 06 is great for moose and the average bears then the 35 whalen is even better.
your review makes me what to own and shoot a 35 whalen.what a great round and great history.. it truly is a classic cartridge.thank your for your time on this one indeed. the 35 whalen.. an unsung hero
another wonderful offering!! the what's a bolt action piece cracked me up!! it's getting that way in boise Idaho too!
I was at Grices in Clearfield PA yesterday there taking orders for 35 Whelen in the rem 7600 pump. It is a special run 619.95.
Got one at grices also put a Burris compact 3x9 on it had to shim it under the rear base
I bought one around 8 months ago. It’s a real handful to shoot but it’ll be a perfect lightweight black bear hunting rifle. Hopefully I put it to good use this Saturday on the opener
Rob Masi .way too much rifle for black bear
I have watched this video about 10 times & enjoyed it every time.
I built myself one on a Kimber Hunter :)
Please do a segment on the 45-70.
What can I say, this is TH-cam excellence. Keep up the great work.👍
I just ordered a Ruger #1 in 35 Whelen. Can't wait to get it out after elk in the big timber this fall!
I just grabbed a No.1 in 35 Whelen as well, always loved the gun, and some experienced friends sold me on the caliber. Good luck!
Good choice
@@Snarky357 Just got mine last month, Ruger No. 1 in 35 Whelen, excellent choice!
I bought a Lipsey's Ruger #1 a few years ago. A beautiful firearm with the stamina to withstand any load I might put in it. It will really put the brakes on the elk I shoot. I have never had any problem with distances I have shot. It has lots of energy when that bullet gets there.
When I lusted over a .35 Whelen I found a 1903A3 stripped action and had it barreled in this caliber then added Remington 700 sights had the bolt bent(Gander Mountain had gunsmiths then) to use a scope and a Ramline fiber stock(cheap at the time they were made) had Ford's in Florida blue it for me. Stock maker friend of mine did the stock for me.
My first rifle was a Marlin 336 in 35 rem Cal I was 12 and instantly hooked on it because everything I shot fell in it's tracks,as I got older I got bored with lever action I wanted the cool guns for hunting 270,7 mag,300 mag and I killed deer and hogs with all of them but what I noticed was all the game I shot ran about 50 yards or so and had to trailed compared to my old 35 that stopped them dead,so at a pawn shop one day I found a Remington 700 in 35 wheelen the man said it's a 35 rem on steroids and he was right it's all I use to this day that 35 Cal bullet in my opinion is the hardest hitting design ever it punches through brush and delivers all it's energy on target,I don't know how it performs on large game but for my hunting here in Florida 150 lb deer 400 lb wild 🐗 it's devastating
Huge 35 Remington fan so I know I'd love the Whelen
Excellent video!! I absolutely enjoy your presentations! Unique and educational!
Thank you so much for introducing me to the 35 Whelen. My first rifle was a Remington Model 700 Classic in 270 Win. I bought it in 1977 and have loved it from day one, and always will. I have taken lots of game, Texas Whitetail, hogs, and Exotics with it. I also really like the Model 700 Classic as a style of rifle. I have recently bought it in 257 Roberts, which you introduced me to, and the 35 Whelen 22" barrel. I hand load all of my ammunition. I loaded the 225 gr. Nosler Partitioned bullet to a velocity of 2575 fps. Last week I dropped a 200 lb. wild hog, we have plenty in Texas, at 200 yds., hit low just behind the ear, it dropped like a rock. I am sure the 35 Whelen will be my new, go to, Mule Deer rifle. Thank you for passing along your knowledge. There sure is a lot I didn't know, I didn't know.
Hello Sir! I truly appreciate your knowledge and willing to share. I have learned numerous topics from you and now can reload my own ammo. Thank you!
I just received my re-barreled Action from E.R. Shaw in 35 Whelen for my R700 Long Range (that is the model name of rifle). I am waiting for my Leupold VX-3i 1.5-5x20mm to arrive next. I was motivated to build this project rifle based on your videos.
Thank you again...and Merry Christmas!
Great video, so insightful - as always!
It seems that every rifle niche has been filled a dozen times over. From the 22lr to the 243, 257, 6.5x55, 270, 7x57, 30-30, 30-06, 35 Whelen, 375H&H, etc, great rounds have been around for a long time. Of this short list, some are still praised and mass produced while others have faded away to obscurity... And every year or two, we have a new version of "the best round of all time" released and pushed by all the writers because their magazines are being paid for their enthusiasm!
I treasure my 7x57 due to the much lighter recoil compared to the latest and greatest being pushed to the public. After hearing your thoughts about the 35 Whelen, however, I'll pay more attention the next time I stumble across one.
Thanks for sharing your experience!
I also treasure my 7x57. If I could only own one rifle that would be the one. I do own a .35 Whelen and I can tell you if you get one you will not be sorry.
Thank you for your amazing insight into the 35 Whelan. I’ve just found a First Edition of The American Rifle "A Firearms Classic" by Major Townsend Whelan, Published by The Century Co, 1918. It’s a large, cloth covered hardcover, profusely illustrated with photos and illustrations, 640 pages on arms, ammunition and the sport. Best Wishes & to an amazing channel you have.
Great video and history lesson on mr. Whalen and the .35 too !
I have 4 rifles in my gun cabinet, a .22 lr , .44 magnum , 7mm-08 and my newest is a .35 Whelen. I feel i am thoroughly prepared to hunt anything that walks North America.
You need a 300winmag
Maybe he doesn't. The point is the performance of weight, less recoil, and non Magnum action vs a Magnum 300 win mag action. As they said it was a poor man's 375 h&h. For truly long range a 300 win mag would fit the bill. I prefer to shoot all my animals inside 200 yards, it's not hard to do.
@@adamshaw8214 35 whelen would cover anything the 300win does.
@@toddjohnson271 not at 300 yards.
@@ValcoBayrunner35 whelan is a long action. The 300 win mag is also a long action. 30-06, 270, 280, 25-06, 35 whelan, 300 win mag,7mm rem mag, 338 win mag and others are standard long action.
The 35 Whelen is now a very popular in the state of Mississippi since the laws changed for primitive weapon deer season where any single shoot rifle of 35 caliber or higher can be used. Since then the 35 Whelen, 45-70 Govt and the 444 marlin in single shot rifles have become very very popular. I think it would be hard to give away a muzzle loader here these days due to this law change. I know one one person who got a custom built TC Encore cambered in 475 H&H Magnum and he uses it for hunting.
that has to be true because i see single shot 35s everywhere.
Fantastic! I would love to hear your opinion and knowledge of the 35 rem. Thank you, Brian
My best hunting experiences, have been with a Remington Model 700 in 35 Whelen. All one shot kill's, on PA Whitetails.
I must admit, that my Remington Model 673 in 350 Rem Mag, is my now go to Rifle.
And yes, I'm a big fan of the Remington Model 600's. Have had them in 243 win, 308 win and just love the ventilated barrel.
Just call me old school!
I would like to thank you for your knowledgeable insight concerning the 35 Whelen cartridge. This caliber has peaked my interest for some time. I do hunt up here in Quebec with mainly 30-06. However, i was looking a heavier bullet for black bear, without going to the run of the mill magnums. Bear hunting here, as in the northern parts of New-England, is somewhat of a “short distance “ or “close quarters” type of hunting in heavy brush. I believe the 35 Whelen would be an excellent non-magnum option. I do thoroughly enjoy watching your very informative videos. I’ve cataloged many in my TH-cam library. Thanks for all your efforts to share the knowledge. God Bless.
I use a Sako 85 Grizley federal338, nearby the 35 Whelen.
@@jillesmast5105338 win.mag. is the most killing cartridge I have ever shot. I want an unbelted cartridge though & looking at the 35 whelen or the 338-06. I have a lot of bullets for the 338. Plus the dies Some factory bullets as well. Hard choice. I did like the 338 bullet & it has a high ballistic co. Hard choice. Would like to k ow more about the 338 to make up my mind. Great shooting to you.
I have a Rem 750 in 35 Whelen, the rifle handles this load great and the Whelen cartridge is a beast highly recommend.
Another good one. Thank you sir. Really enjoyed the intro, that was fun.
liked your video I have a 35 whelen . Have not shot it a lot . Hope to use it for bear this year . I appreciate the information about killing power and velocity, and the recoil comparison. Thanks Greg
Thanks for this compelling case for the the 35 Whelen. I was introduced to the round more that 20 years ago but didn't pursue more information. I'm drawn to larger caliber non belted cartridges and this seems to fit the bill.
I was lucky enough to get used copies of both Mister Rifleman and On Your Own in the Wilderness very cheaply. I am constantly referencing Mister Rifleman for information on different calibers. Good video.
I still find my self coming back to this video, years after it came out. After it first came out I tracked down a really nice Remington 700 CDL in .35 Whelen that was once fired through my gun smith. Absolutely beautiful caliber and rifle and blast to shoot. Taking it for black bear tomorrow in fact. I really wish this was one they would make again. Both for ease of finding brass. As well as bullet availability it’s very good. My very small framed wife actually doesn’t mind shooting that rifle as well. She is oddly recoil tolerant but In the same breath, it’s not a hard caliber on the shoulder for how much it puts out. My favourite caliber inside 250 yards.
You Sir, are one of my favorite people on the internet. Like a favorite uncle, full of sage advice. no pretense or hoofarah.
You can custom order a 35 Whelen off the Shaw barrel website in any configuration you want.
👍👀250 gr.....2600 WoW👀👍
Great info Sir! Beautiful setting too! Love the area room you’re setting this up in. The ‘open’ window, beautiful Game on wall, the comfortable Fire along w/ wood & Leather! And a beautiful Rifle! Great surroundings for a good story👍Well thought out👍as usual. (Where’s Mr. Benni) 😊
Thank you for this video. So much info I wasn’t aware of. You Sir are complimented (Blessed) w/ a 10000 Terabyte mind! 😎.....sharing of so much valuable history. 👌👍✌️
Another great history lesson, I have never owned the 35 Whelen but have always been intrigued by it, as an alternative to the ‘magnum mania’ plethora of cartridges. As a teenager my father bought a 308 Norma magnum, for me to hunt with. If you can visualize a 130 pound youngster squeezing of shots from this cannon, you can probably realize why I hated it, and all magnums to this day.
I stumbled across a new Cooper 52 in 35 Whelen this afternoon. Didn’t take me much much thought at all that it needed a new home. Looking forward to taking it to the deer woods this fall.
Your review of .35 Whelen was spot on...I have always ranked it high on the list of actual useful rounds. Something you can pass on to your kids that is not a fashion statement
“...well he was probably one of the only democrats to say anything correct...” I could not agree more! Thanks for another great video.
LOL That was a great statement.
The Depression and the near crash of the economy under George Bush and the Republican Juntas are good examples of Republican "saying anything correct!"
I love my .35 Whelen. It is just as long range as any other firearm today. Be cafeful when reloading ammunition that you don't push the shoulder back and increase the head space. When launching a 225 grain bullet at almost 2800 feet per second it has lots of energy at distances I will shoot. I got rid of my magnum rifles and kept my .35.
I understand his comment about the timing of the .35 coming out in the pumps. Today that would be the perfect eastern combo. Good for Maine moose and large whitetails, Wisconsin black bear, Michigan elk, and feral hogs anywhere. Fast gun and powerful but mild kicking rifle. With iron sights or low power fixed scope it's perfect for quick shooting in deep woods and yet able to handle the uncommon long shots. Snap shots or bench rest with enough authority without scaring you away from practicing with it. And sweet for reloading. The perfect gun.
I picked up a Remington 7600 for $200 in a pawnshop about 10 yrs ago. Looks like new. Excellent deer rifle, a tack driver.
The.35 Whelan is grossly underrated !
Wow! Your cinematography is getting more pressive with every new video. I also love the humor!
That was very instructive, thank you sir!
Thank You GunBlue490, I am mesmerized By your Story telling and your Attention to Detail, I Feel as thou I am getting a college education when I am watching Your Videos. I Feel Blessed to still have the ability to receive this kind of information and delivered in such a Wonderful Manor.
Took an l with the 35 this fall thank you for some of the advice and prior years it was very effective in a light handling single shot also took a white tail at a hundred and fifty yards also very effective surprisingly less tissue damage then the 270 at close range
I built a .375 Whelen Improved on a DWM Argentine Mauser 98 action. 20” heavy contour barrel, express sights. I built it for a friend in Alaska, and also had to form cases and and reload ammo for it. Only unpleasant part was fire-forming the cases. But with 300 gr. Barnes solids in it, it packed a punch.
Try fire forming with what I call cornmeal loads. I fire form 3006 cases for my original Mauser 9.3x62 ,1neck anneal prime 10 grains (starting) then fill to neck with cornmeal, or cream of wheat, plug neck tightly with tissue paper, then fire in rifle, if the neck is not quite formed after, up the charge a little at a time, caution (safety) as I used a old cowboy boot as a catcher and the tissue paper shot a hole through the boot !ear protection as well
I must say. You have knowledge you have personality. And great character. And very interesting. Thank you
I passed over this hunters dream back in 1988-89 for the .270 Win. Through tje years I've went to .300 Win Mag. ,.308 Win. ,.30/06 Sprngfld .243 Win and now I'm on a found in a ballistucs chart around 1986-87 and couldnt het at that time 7mm-08 Rem. Always toyed with getting the .35 Wheelen, found one $1500 a few years back ,just couldnt afford it. It was a Remington pump. After a little more digging I have been hell bent on a .35 Wheelen. Seeing this video settles it I habe to settle for a sinhle shot but thats all it takes with correct shot placement Momey I've saved for other purchases will now be extinguished for the platform of platforms. Geez , at 49 , I feel as if it will be my first deer rifle ever. Traditions is the brand I'm looking at . Is this a quality firearm producer or should I shop for a differemt maker e.g. Sturm Ruger model #1 . Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.
Good video and well presented. I wholeheartedly agree with your desire to illuminate the Whelen. I’ve had mine since 1989. I’ve had more one-shot stops on deer with it than any other cartridge in my gun safe. Mine is the Remington 700 Classic bought new in box. At that time it’d sat in the LGS for a year and he gave me a good deal. The Classic was the first Remington Whelen followd quickly by the7600. Two flaws that you could have mentioned are the (1)200 grain bullets and(2) the choice of rifling twist. Lots of the 200 grain bullets are made for the 35 lever rifles and surface explode on deer shedding jackets at close range leading to long trailing to recover wounded deer. Trust me on this. Pick the right bullet. Second is the 1-16 twist maxes out your usable bullet stability at 250 grains. A slightly heavier 275 to 300 would be better for bears or big moose(or african game) giving a better sectional density. A better twist custom barrel would be the way to go if your looking to really BIGGER game. Just my 2cents. Again good video
Another classic review of an icon of efficient all purpose cartridges spawned from the 7x57 Mauser to the 30 - 06 and beyond!
Hilarious intro! Thank you sir
Fantastic video. Down 'here under' in Australia, the .35 whelan is very popular with hound hunters on sambar deer. The Remington 7600 pump is a very popular rifle here in this calibre. Many thanks for sharing!
Well said oncall21 I live in Melbourne myself & I use mine as my go to Sambar gun 225 Barnes triple shocks nothing better !
I have a G & H (likely their entry/budget model ~ lol). It is made on a WWII Czech 98 Mauser (yep ~ the one w/ the winter-trigger well). Trigger itself is double set. Rifle has full Mannlicher type stock. It was at one time gifted to a native 'chief' here in Alaska. Unfortunately, it was used mostly as a boat gun and for a field expedient paddle over its life. That is how I ended up with it when a villager needed a little extra cash while visiting the big city of Anchorage and nobody knew what was hiding namesake-wise under all the wear and tear. Mechanically still sound, overall rough condition, dark bore in .30-06, fires, and an interesting piece of history for those in the know. I have often thought of simply re-boring to .35 Whelen, plus a nice re-crown. It's a rifle ya just don't find everyday. Great content in this video!!!
Great video, having a few different 35 whelens I do have to say they are a great caliber for hunting especially when handloading. The history adds to their desire to use them and the old Round nose Bullets bring back a time long gone.
There ate some new powders out now that bring this caliber to a mew level if your looking. Recoil is like any of the bigger calibers, you can use light Bullets or heavy Bullets and you can load slower velocity or faster, all options serving well.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge with the people who like guns I personally appreciate it very much
The smartest Rifleman I've ever had the Pleasure of listening to! Go gamble!
Model 1895 Win. in 35 WCF with spitzer 250g bullets I get 2300 fps. When I first bought the mod 1895 ammo was not available for it except for old loadings by Kynoch. Later Bruce Bertram of Bertram Brass made new 35 WCF casings. Larger than 6" groups with hand loads made me really clean the bore with the known bore cleaners. I got a clean patch but still shot 6". I used Muriatic acid and patches came out black/green. Groups shrunk by over half. You have to tape off any blued surfaces the acid may come into contact with and rinse well with water once done. I do not recommend this for regular cleaning but for an old abused bore the acid can bring these back to life.
Years later It would be amazing to hunt back in the day of great African hunts. Theodore Roosevelt was one of the first to recognize the need for game conservation. That was the end of market hunting.
Thank you, I really enjoy the rich historical aspects of these videos.
Thanks for the bedtime story. I've really enjoyed my 35. Maybe you can tell us a story about the 35 Remington next. Good night sir
My thoughts exactly. The 35 Remington is an entirely different cartridge from the 35 Remington. Still, it's a formidable hunting round.
ditto1958 I agree that the 35 Remington is a great round. I use it when I hunt in heavy cover and my shots are short. It seems to be very close to the 30-30 in ballistics. I also enjoy using the 35 whelen. Its hard for me to decide which one I like better sometimes. Its just hard to find 35 Remington ammo sometimes. I guess I need to start reloading.
LeverAction Gypsy ? are you in Europe,or Canada? Remington 35 Remington is all over the place. Bass Pro, Cabelas, even Wal Mart
I love my H&R 35 rem. Fun little gun with a big punch. No kick what so ever
Thank you sir for your knowledge. Please keep posting, your persona and videos are great
I had a 35 whelen in the Rem. 7600 I sold it about 2o yrs. ago and ever since looking for another one. Great video
Coyote Creek in Rochester NH took one in in trade a few weeks ago, they may still have it but the price will be worthy.
Remington is reportedly scheduling a limited edition of the 7600, according to a notation from another viewer, below. I'd check with Remington sales division and see who they are distributing through in your area.
Very informative I have a Ruger Hawkeye limited edition 35 Whelen and a CVA single shot in 35 Whelen I reload my own amo 225 grain bullets to around 2800 to 2900 fps beautiful round very accurate 1/2 inch moa at 100 yds. The single shot has a bull barrel and I added weight to bring it up to 9 lbs I was absolutely amazed that the rifle would put a round through the same hole at 75 yrds all day long
Really great round
Just got an h &r in 35 whelen. I always wanted one. Hope I like it .
Thank you very much for the wonderful videos.
Really enjoyed this. Since I also hunt with a traditional bow, I've moved away from using big magnum chamberings for rifle season. If I can try to get within 30 yards with a bow, then there's no reason to be shooting at elk beyond 200 yards with a rifle. I'd like to own a .35 Whelen in a Ruger No. 1. Many of the good things you said about the .35 Whelen can also apply to my .358 Winchester in Browning BLR.
Thank you for an extremely informative and entertaining discussion of a forgotten classic in American rifle history; the 35 Whelen.
Very interesting and informative. We learned a few new things for sure.
Thanks for your video. I had a 35 whelen built on a k98 receiver. Sub moa with handloaded Sierra 225gr game king. Wish more people looked into this cartridge. Keep up the great content.
Same bullet I use. It has a great shape doesn't it.
That was a good video. Thank you for sharing your insight into our history. I built myself a 35 Whelen on a Mauser 98 action. It is probably the most potentially powerful rifle I own, and it thinks it is a bench rest rifle.
I love my new CVA Scout 2 in 35 Whelen. Definitely a great shooting rifle. I enjoyed the video.
My local gun shop has the traditions single shot rifles in 35Whelen...I plan to pick one up!
Keep making videos! Best informative sense on actual hunting. Great source of history!
Love "The History of Select Firearms and Cartridges: And The Men Who Created and Used Them" (that's my title for them and I'm stickin' to it!!) videos you provide! As for the .35 Whelen, I think the first time I ever heard and/or read of the cartridge and the various and sundry rifles it was chambered in at the time (all custom built rifles of course) was in Outdoor Life, Field and Stream, or Sports Afield or even one of the many gun magazines of the same period, mid to late 1960s, and authored by possibly Jack O'Connor. What I do recall clearly, was how enthused the writer was about the cartridge and the rifle featured in the article(s) that covered them and their performance in the hunting fields. I also recall later articles, at least into the 1970s where the Whelen was favorably compared to other rounds of the day.....And then nothing to speak of....The .35 Whelen seemingly dropped off the face of the earth with only the very, very rare occasion of it's mention in print or here on TH-cam and even then, in the videos, such mentions were limited to either reloading for it or directly comparing it to the Wiz Bang T-Rex Killing Magnum of The Week that was hot at the time the video(s) were posted. I never owned a firearm that I did not have a use for right then and there or planned on using for a specific type of game. I'm no Jack O'Conner, by any stretch of fevered imagination, but it seems to me that the .35 Whelen was, and remains, an excellent option for the average to very good hunter who is NOT hunting a T-Rex or creature of similar size and temperament. Just my humble opinion.....It's mine and I'm stickin' to it too!!! Take care and keep the great videos coming!
Thankx, hope you have a good winter. Most New Hampshire game ain't rabbits
Hilarious. " Only thing a Democrat ever said that was right."
Knew next to nothing about this topic and very much enjoyed the presentation. Carry on!
Love the 35's. I have a 35 Whelen in the Remington 700 Classic. Also have the 350 Rem Mag in the Remington 600 and in the Remington 673 guide rifle. The 350 does it out of a short action. Great round's. Also like the 358 Winchester in the Winchester model 88 and Browning BLR. The 35's are also super accurate round's. It's a shame the 35's never really caught on because they are great round's for sure.
You are correct, all 35 calibers are efficient and very useful.
Love the 35 calibers. I have a 35 Rem (Better than 30-30), 356 win. (Marlin 336er), 358 win (I have in a lever and bolt action), and 35 whelen. The 350 Rem mag is way to much over kill. It makes a mess of whatever it hits.
BOB LEE SWAGGER Col.Cooper chose a Remington 600 as a proof of concept Scout Rifle. caliber? 350 magnum.
I love my 350 rem mag as well but ammo is hard to come buy here
Thank you good sir .... that was the subject i was asking about months back!!
how do you keep all that info in your noggin. great vid. bin looking at the whelen 35 for a while , and comparing it to 9.3x 57 and 9.3x62 these guns are going cheap up here in canada right now. companies are bringing them over from the eastern block.
Excellent video. The more I’ve gotten into ballistics, the more the 7mm and 6mm calibers have appealed. UNTIL I came across the 35 Whelen. The efficiency, the manageable recoil, the big fat bullets, and the trajectory to reach out to the ranges I want a bullet to work (500-600 yards) but not much more. I think of 7mm as minimum caliber for comfortable “enough” for elk, but why go with the minimum when I can go 7 calibers higher, still hit at ranges I want to, and I don’t have to take a beating to do it. Bonus is that it is obscure, but still has readily available components for reloading and a quality budget rifle option (CVA scout takedown at ~$450). It is an extremely appealing hunting-focused cartridge.
Hello I'm a Proud Owner of 3 Remington Rifles in .35 Whelen 2 are Pump Action and 1 is A Remington 700 Classic with a 22 inch Barrel . I had My first REM 760 which was in .30-"06 Rebored to .35 Whelen . I live in Pennsylvania and have used the 700 Classic in .35 Whelen to take 4 Nice Bucks with 1 shot kills . My Other Pump was a 7600 which I lent to A Friend Who Killed s 200 lb Black Bear at a decent range 65 yds. I plan to use the first Pump Action which I had a Carbine Made for PA Deer & Bear this Coming Fall. I can tell you that this Caliber won't die off. I have always Practiced with the 700 since I bought it in 1993 all through the Many Summers stalking/ killing Woodchucks with it to keep myself Familiar with it as to be able to get the Deer I used it on. I have Read that Story of the .35 Whelen's Birth. James V. Howe developed the.35 Whelen while Col.Townshend Whelen. Was on A hunting trip A Springfield 03 I believe in .400 Whelen .....
Upon his return Mr. Howe showed him the .35 Whelen cartridge . asking for Permission to call it the .35 Whelen.... which the Col. Replied. " It's your baby but I don't mind if you want to use my name for the cartridge!"
i live in Mass, and hunted Maine NH and Vermont for many years. Most of my hunting has been in the thick softwood peaces around clearcuts 30 30 308 35 rem etc.About 10 years ago i bought a 270 rem. pump, and love it . After watching your videos on u tube i learned that high velocity over 2800 mv is to destructive up close. Then i watched your video on the 257 roberts a 120 gr bullet at 2700 for deer. saw an ad for Hornady custom light ammo for the 270 120 gr at 2650 and i thought i could use them in the thick woods and use the superformance for the clearcuts. Would i sight in the superformance first and then c where the light ammo hits.if it is close i would have in effect a 257 Roberts and a 270 in 1 rifle I greatly respect your vast knowledge on the subject Love your videos and look foward to watching all of them. Wood love to hear from you
Carl Lovendale
I would do exactly that. Woodland hunting involves very few shots beyond 35 yards, with some possibilities of more open shots in clearings that are seldom more than 75 to 100. I would sight the Superformance to strike 2.5 to 3.5 inches high at 100 yards, which will give you very long range hits, and my guess is that the reduced loads will be very close to dead on out to 150 or more. That's a good combination. The other way is to use 150s for the woods, which are also slower velocity, and are very potent moose loads, too.
Great video. I love my 700 classic in 35 whelen. He is right, you can hunt anything on this continent. I have no desire for a magnum caliber since I have the whelen. 300 yards in it will take care of business. Great video. You can find a Ruger M77 in 35 whelen and/or 358 win (308 necked up to 35) usually.