Author Topic: Parker-Hale 30-06 (Read 800 times)

ratherbefishin · « **on:** May 28, 2004, 05:14:34 AM »

Anybody own one of these?Ifso- what is your opinion?Likes, dislikes?What are the possibilities of rebarreling to 35 whelen?

Big Tom · « **Reply #1 on:** May 28, 2004, 06:03:23 AM »

I had one for awhile in 30.06 and sold it to a buddy. He still has it and loves it. It had a beautiful MonteCarlo stock. I imagine you could convert it but I am not an expert in that area.

ratherbefishin · « **Reply #2 on:** May 28, 2004, 08:15:22 AM »

I understand the 30-06 was built on german mauser k98 actions.Not sure what barrels they used though.I don't think they've been in production for a number of years.

Lawdog · « **Reply #3 on:** May 28, 2004, 09:10:37 AM »

ratherbefishin,

I have a Parker-Hale Deluxe that I used to build my .30-338 on. Parker-Hale used the civilian Mauser 98 actions and there should be no problem re-chambering it to .35 Whelen. Just make sure a gunsmith checks out the action first. I really like that roll over Monte Carlo stock with their white line spacers and the rosewood grip caps/foreend tips. Small groups and tight lines to you. Lawdog

ratherbefishin · « **Reply #4 on:** May 28, 2004, 09:33:52 AM »

Any idea of where I might find a compatable 35 whelen barrel?and what would a typical charge from a gunsmith be to switch the barrel?

rickt300 · « **Reply #5 on:** May 30, 2004, 06:33:12 AM »

If it is a Parker Hale on a commercial M98 then Midway sells short chambered 35 Whelen barrels that a gunsmith can install for around 50 dollars. I have had good results from Adams and Bennet barrels in 7MM, .277 and .22 calibers.