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Thanks. I was hoping for that answer. Okie John

Just found one of these locally and scooped it up. Got a question about the screw in the forend: does it tie into a recoil lug, or is that a place where I could mount a sling swivel if I didn't want to use the one on the barrel band? Thanks. Okie John

Logistics over ballistics. Shot placement trumps everything, so you have to practice a fair amount to get things done properly especially if you use smaller cartridges on larger animals. A handloader with the right components can weather almost any storm but it's another story if you rely on...

Thanks for the kind words. I may have already encountered the 35 Whelen guru. Okie John

Is anyone using CFE-223 or TAC with 200-grain TTSXs? thanks, Okie John

You may know me from other forums. Long-time hunter and shooter. Former military, too. Now I focus on hunting elk, bears, and wild hogs. Here mostly to seek out data on the 35 Whelen. Thanks, Okie John