Rebuilding my Savage 110 30-06 to a 35 Whelen!

[Archie]

Because I want it. I don't buy ammo. Bullets and brass are not a problem for either.

Good enough. I have a .35 Whelen and like it, but the twist is too slow and heavy bullets are difficult to find.

I bought a 9.3x57mm because I am a reloader. When I find a 9.3x62mm I will buy it if the price is suitable. I buy components and loading dies, but little ammunition for shooting. However, reloading makes the 9.3xanything caliber quite easy to make.

 

[Archie]

One of the original advantages of the .35 Whelen was the ability to shoot cast bullets for designed for the .38 Special. So the original Whelens had a fairly slow twist. They do best with lighter bullets -- my favorite is the 225 grain Nosler Partition Jacket.

I suppose I should load up some cast lead bullet loads just for fiddlin'. I find the 225 grain bullets light for a rifle with that much bore and case capacity and pressure ability.

 

[Vern Humphrey]

You can try heavier bullets in your .35 Whelen -- it may shoot them well. Or it may not. The 225 grain Nosler PJ has performed so well for me that I have never tried anything heavier.

 

[Newtosavage]

Nice use of a classic old Savage action.

I also used a sized case and a No-Go gauge to set my headspace. I think it's a great way to go.

 

[adcoch1]

Nice use of a classic old Savage action.

I also used a sized case and a No-Go gauge to set my headspace. I think it's a great way to go.

it works... I went and worked on the stock for a few more minutes and now it's fully free floated, still need to go get some bedding compound for the recoil lug/front action screw location. then I get to go shoot it!

 

[revolvergeek]

If I wasn't working with a Savage, I would of had JES reboring bore my 30-06 to a 35 Whelen. A great way to redo anything with a shot out barrel. Costs about $250, which is almost exactly what I have into this rebarrel. By the time I'm finished I could of bought a cheap new or used rifle moneywise, but this way I get just what I want. Really need to go get some bedding compound, I want to finish this one up and shoot it!

VERY interesting post! I have been planning to send JES an old stainless Savage that is currently a .270 to have converted to a .35 Whelen. I have a .35 Whelen H&R and love it.