I am interested in having a rifle chambered in 35 Whelen. I have always wanted a bolt-action rifle in this cartidge and have been looking around the web, but it seems that virtually none of the major manufacturers make a rifle in this cartirdge. (Ruger makes one, but it's not what I was looking for.)
As such, I am considering having one custom made. This is what I was generally thinking and looking for:
Remington M700 Stainless Action.
Factory trigger with trigger job and 3 lb pull.
24" stainless barrel - #4 contour
H-S Precision or McMillan Stock.
What do you guys think? Would this make a good bolt-action rifle for hunting deer and hogs? Do you know of any good gunsmith that could build this gun? How much do you think it would cost? Could it be done (and done very well) for under $1,000? :?
Zachary
I have edited this post to inquire as to rate of twist. I plan on using this gun on deer and especially hogs. I don't plan on using bullets heavier than 225 grains, and I think 200 would be perfect. What rate of twist with a 24" barrel and bullets no heavier than 225 grains be best - 1 in 16" or 1 in 14" or 1 in 12" ?[/color]
As such, I am considering having one custom made. This is what I was generally thinking and looking for:
Remington M700 Stainless Action.
Factory trigger with trigger job and 3 lb pull.
24" stainless barrel - #4 contour
H-S Precision or McMillan Stock.
What do you guys think? Would this make a good bolt-action rifle for hunting deer and hogs? Do you know of any good gunsmith that could build this gun? How much do you think it would cost? Could it be done (and done very well) for under $1,000? :?
Zachary
I have edited this post to inquire as to rate of twist. I plan on using this gun on deer and especially hogs. I don't plan on using bullets heavier than 225 grains, and I think 200 would be perfect. What rate of twist with a 24" barrel and bullets no heavier than 225 grains be best - 1 in 16" or 1 in 14" or 1 in 12" ?[/color]