As much as I like a good mauser sporter, there is nothing svelte and light about them and if going for a 35 cal it would be a whelen all the way.

I'd look for a Ruger M77, or Rem 700 in .243, 7-08 or .308 as a donor action. You'll be starting a true short action and have a modern trigger and safety. You're also set up for a scope should you decide to add one in the future.

Or heck you can just get a factory made M77 .358, though this one seems a bit steep

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...=454036369#PIC