The .35 is a current interest of mine, too. My buddy's presently building one on a '98 Mauser action from 1910 that's barely long enough. It's a kick-a** caliber, pushes 220 gr bullets at appx 2800 fps. Methinks a CMP repark M1 receiver + some good wood, build parts, and a .35 bbl would make a respectable rifle with one of those adjustable gas plugs. Any tips will be appreciated.One of my long time wants has been a Garand in .35 Whelen. I have a SC O3 A3 converted to .35 Whelen and really like the caliber. Even though it's not a long range shooter, for the areas that I hunt a long shot is usually 200 yds. My issue is none of my Garands have bad barrels so I'm pretty much going to go the stripped receiver route. Someday.
Somewhere in my gun magazine pile I have an article on converting a Garand to .35 Whelen.............. I just have to remember which one it is. If I can find it I'll PM you a pdf of it. It really is a great caliber!!The .35 is a current interest of mine, too. My buddy's presently building one on a '98 Mauser action from 1910 that's barely long enough. It's a kick-a** caliber, pushes 220 gr bullets at appx 2800 fps. Methinks a CMP repark M1 receiver + some good wood, build parts, and a .35 bbl would make a respectable rifle with one of those adjustable gas plugs. Any tips will be appreciated.