I used to have a Ruger M-77 Mk II in 35 Whelen. It had a 1:16 twist, and held 1 MOA with pretty much any 250-grain bullet. Velocity was around 2,550 fps with a near-max charge of RL-15. After a while, it started to miss fire, and I replaced the firing pin spring on the advice of riflesmith Jim Cloward. It worked fine after that, but I ended up selling it when cash got tight. Later I had Cloward build me a custom 35 Whelen on a pre-64 Model 70 action.


Okie John