Plan to have JES rebore a 3006 to 35 Whelen
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Originally Posted by
Chill Wills
That has NOT been my experience at all. I have a 1990 Rem 700 Classic 35 Whelen, 16 Twist.
It certainly does well with 250gr jacketed bullets and LBT 280gr cast.
I found it accurate and easy to load for pushing bullets easy in the high teens and with all out loads using R-15. Like Shuz, I cast and heat treated bullets and for hunting elk, the few bullets needed, I cast them in two part using a 20/1 soft lead nose.
I never did shoot many loads using light bullets. No need.
Based on my experience of one rifle alone, 16 twists will work fine and a 14 twist, should you have one could even be better. Who knows.
The 35 Whelen is a really nice rifle for us cast bullet users. Have fun and good shooting.
Have a 77 Ruger old tang safety 3006 with a bad barrel. Plan to shoot RCBS 200 gr FP cast and maybe 220 gr. FP Speer (jacketed) that is why I lean to the slower twist. )It will be easier to shoot 200 gr.cast faster in a 1-16 twist from what read and been told. That is why I lean to the slower twist. Realistically what MV can I expect??
Any 35 Whelen shooters have any suggestions. I don't plan on using any heavier boolits. Deer are my only big game I hunt. afish4570