No dies came with it but it did come with a very clean Leuplod Vari X II 3X9 scope. The barrell and all boxes just say Whelen 35 IMP. The stock is close to a tiger wood pattern and has a nice cheek pad. It is a long gun, a short armed guy would have issues. Guess for the money any shooter is going to be a good deal. So it is a 30.06 case that expands out and you basically put another bullet in the neck? Can use 35 Whelen factory ammo but not 30.06 correct? Will take to local gun shop next week to inspect, check rifling etc. Expect a little extra recoil over 30.06?