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Offline ratherbefishin

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lighter than the 45-70, heavier than 30-06
« on: July 11, 2004, 05:48:19 PM »
what choices are there[ apart from the 35 whelen, which is what I really want, but they don't make it anymore]
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lighter than the 45-70, heavier than 30-06
« Reply #1 on: July 11, 2004, 06:13:37 PM »
444 Marlin, they don't make it either but can be made from 44 Mag easily enough.  Seems like a real good compromise caliber to me.  Can be loaded very close to 45-70 or down to 44 Mag loads.
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« Reply #2 on: July 11, 2004, 07:36:01 PM »
Ratherbefishing and Handirifle:  Have you fellows sent NEF/H&R a letter asking for a return of the .35 Whelen?  Five minutes and the price of postage is all it takes.  If enough people send in a request, they might make a run of those barrels since the R&D has already been done for that caliber.  I sent them a letter a week ago.  Need for others to do the same.  Yes I have a .35 Whelen Handi, but I'll buy another if they are made.  I give them as gifts to my nephews and nieces, upon completion of their Hunter Safety Courses.
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lighter than the 45-70, heavier than 30-06
« Reply #3 on: July 11, 2004, 08:34:19 PM »
Nope, I haven't but will get one out in the next day or two for sure.  Thanks for the prod.
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« Reply #4 on: July 12, 2004, 01:46:49 AM »
Maybe we oughta do the same kind of letter drive for the 357 too.
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« Reply #5 on: July 12, 2004, 03:21:54 AM »
Why not just get the available 45-70 and download it?  If you don't handload, most factory ammo is already downloaded to trapdoor specs anyway.  :-)  Recoil isn't too bad with 400gr lead bullets at trapdoor velocities.

Then there's the 38-55 if that'll fit the bill.

just my  :money:
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« Reply #6 on: July 12, 2004, 11:02:41 AM »
i'd like to get them to bring back the 357 mag. i ask them every month if they can do it, but the answer is no.

that would be worth writing a letter for.

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