#541779 - 12/27/07 10:10 AM
338-06,35 Whelen,375 H&H
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mr.big
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if you had to walk or climb 5-6 miles and had one shot at probably your only elk ever which would you take??the 338 is about like carrying a rRem Varmint rifle,the 375 is HEAVY and the 35 is built like a mountian rifle with a Lilja bbl,,they are all super accurate custom rigs,,
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#541875 - 12/27/07 11:42 AM
Re: 338-06,35 Whelen,375 H&H
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35 if they're all good shooters, it's less weight to carry
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#541876 - 12/27/07 11:43 AM
Re: 338-06,35 Whelen,375 H&H
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I guess out of those three choices I would take the 35 Whelen only due to it being the lightest weight. Second choice would be the 338-06
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#541898 - 12/27/07 11:53 AM
Re: 338-06,35 Whelen,375 H&H
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Did someone say 35 Whelen. Guess what I think? What do you expect the range to be? Of course of the three there's not a lot of difference in range. Load up with some good 225 Partitions and don't look back.
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#542082 - 12/27/07 03:24 PM
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That is a no brainer. If they all shoot good, take the lightest one. A 10 lb. gun will get heavy on you in the mountains in a hurry.
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#542085 - 12/27/07 03:27 PM
Re: 338-06,35 Whelen,375 H&H
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out to 300 yards would you rather have the 35 with the big slow bullet as to a 300 Win Mag with a 200 AB at 2900 fps?
the 300 is a Sako Finnlight
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#542137 - 12/27/07 05:07 PM
Re: 338-06,35 Whelen,375 H&H
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As much as I like my 338-06 I would say the Whelan if its conciderably lighter
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#542144 - 12/27/07 05:21 PM
Re: 338-06,35 Whelen,375 H&H
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I go along with everyoned else, however if you are really thinking about going, take your 300 Ultra Mag.
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#543237 - 12/28/07 05:22 PM
Re: 338-06,35 Whelen,375 H&H
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Most powerful rifle in the world won't do you no good if you're too tuckered out once it gets time to use it.
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