7600 35 Whelen Carbine Stock Swap

[Mountain Hunter]

Got the other stocks today and put everything together. Went together real easy and fit was perfect. A little oil, into gun socks and into the safe they go.

Also, made an unexpected purchase of a 760,308 with a Japanese Tasco 3x9 in very nice condition. Couldn't pass it up. Came with 2 clips and 4 boxes of Corlokts for $250.

Those are beautiful. I had an absolutely mint 1988 7600 in 35 Whelen. I bought it from the original owner with an 1988 box of 35 whelen Core-Lokts, that had 9 bullets missing. He bought it to hunt Maine, but never went.

I shot 3 bucks with it, but I never clicked with the gun. I sold it and bought a guide gun. I like my guide gun better but boy do I regret selling that Whelen.

 

[longbow]

Those are beautiful. I had an absolutely mint 1988 7600 in 35 Whelen. I bought it from the original owner with an 1988 box of 35 whelen Core-Lokts, that had 9 bullets missing. He bought it to hunt Maine, but never went.

I shot 3 bucks with it, but I never clicked with the gun. I sold it and bought a guide gun. I like my guide gun better but boy do I regret selling that Whelen.

Thanks I’m pretty happy with them. I have two of those older ones. One has been my main gun for quite a few years . Yes they have increased in value nicely.

 

[Grandkid]

What's your go to round for this gun?

Roger-

 

[longbow]

What's your go to round for this gun?

Roger-

Federal Trophy Bonded Bear Claw 225 grain. I have also used the Rem Corlokt 200 and 250's. POI is pretty close on all three.

 

[Shooter Buck]

Now that it looks like the Bear claws are no longer. Any thoughts on trying anything else? Even though Im sure you have a stock pile to get through first. I'm trying to decide what to shoot through mine. I was leaning towards the 200gr Barnes.

 

[longbow]

Now that it looks like the Bear claws are no longer. Any thoughts on trying anything else? Even though Im sure you have a stock pile to get through first. I'm trying to decide what to shoot through mine. I was leaning towards the 200gr Barnes.

I shot the Corelokts and had good success with deer and moose. The Federals and Barnes are a tougher, deeper penetrating bullets. Probably overkill most of the time, but nice to have if shooting tail to nose or shoulder shooting a big moose.

 

[Mainewoods]

I’ll be using the Federal trophy bonded for elk. Spin off of the bear claw.

 

[longbow]

I’ll be using the Federal trophy bonded for elk. Spin off of the bear claw.

Should be very similar. The whole rear portion of the bullet is solid copper like the Trophy Bonded Bear Claw.

 

[Grandkid]

Federal Trophy Bonded Bear Claw 225 grain. I have also used the Rem Corlokt 200 and 250's. POI is pretty close on all three.

Thanks for the info. I am stunned that the POI is close with a 50 grain difference in bullet weight. What distance are you talking about here?

Roger-

 

[longbow]

Thanks for the info. I am stunned that the POI is close with a 50 grain difference in bullet weight. What distance are you talking about here?

Roger-

Didn't shoot past 200 yards. Here is the comparison. http://guide.sportsmansguide.com/ballistic-chart/remington_charts/35whebal.htm

 

[Grandkid]

Thanks for the info. Right not much difference. I wouldn't have expected that.

Roger-

 

[Grandkid]

Ordered a stock set from Remington today. Hope I got all the parts. The guy was super helpful and it was a cinch to spend some money to replace the plastic ones.

Roger-

 

[longbow]

Ordered a stock set from Remington today. Hope I got all the parts. The guy was super helpful and it was a cinch to spend some money to replace the plastic ones.

Roger-

Great! What caliber is the rifle and how old is it?

 

[Grandkid]

It's a new 35 Whelan. Picked it up this past weekend.
Roger-

 

[longbow]

It's a new 35 Whelan. Picked it up this past weekend.
Roger-

Carbine? Where did you get it?

 

[Grandkid]

Gun shop in NH via one in Pa.. Got a good deal on it. Yes a carbine. Spitting image of your three.
Roger-

 

[Grandkid]

New stock on the gun and it is a spitting image of your three.

Roger-

 

[longbow]

New stock on the gun and it is a spitting image of your three.

Roger-

How did it go? Pretty easy?

 

[Grandkid]

Right...easy. Two Philips screws, one slotted screw and one slotted screw bolt. 10 minute change out. Glad you posted this because I wanted the gun in wood.

Roger-

 

[ahmoore]

Noticed on Big Woods Bucks FB, a former 7600 BWB limited edition .30-06 carbine up for sale, it then said sold but to stand-by....35 Whelen coming, stand-by for details. Wonder if another limited BWB run of carbines in .35 Whelen or a one-off a BWB team member is selling. Longbow, did you happen to hear?