Fellas, I have my late father's tired old Springfield and I'd like to give it a new lease on life as a heavy medium. I initially thought it would make a fine .338-06 or .35 Whelen. But I will admit being partial to the 9,3X62, having taken a CZ in the caliber to Namibia in 2007 for my old African plains game hunt. I'd feel better about one of the Whelens on a Springfield for sentimental reasons, and sentiment and "classic" carry a lot of weight with me. Just looking for random thoughts on this matter. I'll probably go with .35 Whelen "just because" the 9,3 seems to belong on a Mauser action.

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I have a Springfield 03 in 35 Whelen made in the 1950's. It is long, heavy and wonderful. Griffin and Howe scope mounts, Lyman Peep on the side just in case.
best regards,

I just had a 400 Whelen built on a 1903 Springfield next project up is a 35 Whelen on the same.
My 9.3x62 is built on a Mauser action.
Just my preference.

No question in my mind. It would be a 9.3, it is everything the 35 Whelen should have been.

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Originally posted by Kebco:
No question in my mind. It would be a 9.3, it is everything the 35 Whelen should have been.

+1

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Originally posted by Bill/Oregon:
I'll probably go with .35 Whelen "just because" the 9,3 seems to belong on a Mauser action.

A couple years back I traded a single Springfield action for three Mauser actions. If you really want a 9.6X62 then I agree that a mauser action is the way to go. You might consider looking for an old JC Higgins or Interarms commercial Mauser to build one on.

On the other hand, My Whelen is built on a Mauser action and it is an awsome round. Do what feel right.

Build what YOU want on it. Do you post up asking what color socks to wear each morning?

Seriously, I love my Mausers but can't really get into the notion that X Action needs to be chambered in Y cartridge.

As long as the action itself can safely accommodate the cartridge and will feed reliably when completed, go for it.

My next 9,3x62 will be on a Rem 760.

Mikey,
if you don't mind, don't be preachy .. you didn't even answer his question... he didn't ask your advice on asking a question.. you know, like follow your own advice... generally that's the hardest thing to do

Of course it will fit, likely feed well, and it will be an american classic .. in fact, it should feed great, from even a ham fisted barrel plumber

Factory ammo?- 9.3x62 or 35 Whelen-

Semi -wildcat- 411 Hawk or 375 Hawk

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Originally posted by jeffeosso:
Mikey,
if you don't mind, don't be preachy .. you didn't even answer his question... he didn't ask your advice on asking a question.. you know, like follow your own advice... generally that's the hardest thing to do

Humor Jeffie! Hence the smiley. They didn't have the bible thumping emoticon otherwise I may have gotten preachy.

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Originally posted by jeffeosso:


Of course it will fit, likely feed well, and it will be an american classic .. in fact, it should feed great, from even a ham fisted barrel plumber

You should know.

Bill,

I cannot say enough good about both my Whelens, the 35 and 400. Both go well with a Springfield. you might even consider the 375 Whelen. If I get time this week I'm sending my old beat up Sedgley Springfield to JES Reboring to become a 375 Whelen.

Mart

Jeffe,

you are dealing with an opinion from colorado...

How about a 35 Whelen Improved. I have one built on a Springfield '03 and it is a sweetie. 22" Shilen #4 barrel so not too long and heavy and it pushes a 250 grain bullet just short of 2700 fps. It works nicely on elk.

338-06 would be my choice, 35 Whelen is classic and with all due respect to the opinion from Colorado, a 9.3 screams European action.

The only action that is classically universal for any and all cartridges is a Model 70. But there seems to be no limit to the bastardization of 700's.

My opinion only, YMMV

Bill, FWIW, I have a 9.3 on a Ruger action and it seems to me to be a bit of a whore.

Sure, its a great rifle, accurate and deadly, but never the less, its am American action with a European cart.

My next metric cartridge will be on a European action and my American actions will contain American cart's.

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My next metric cartridge will be on a European action and my American actions will contain American cart's.

How about all those Mausers and SAKOs with .300 WM, 7 mm RM and so on...
Are they all "whores"....?

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Originally posted by igorrock:

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My next metric cartridge will be on a European action and my American actions will contain American cart's.

How about all those Mausers and SAKOs with .300 WM, 7 mm RM and so on...
Are they all "whores"....?

I couldn't say, I've not met them yet. Send them up for a visit and I'll let you know. LH only if you don't mind.

My Mauser is a 7x57.

If Africa is in the cards, the 9.3 might be a better choice, just because its legal for DG in some areas and ammo will be easier to locate. If you're just hunting North America, none of the animals you shoot will be able to tell the difference. I'd be inclined to go for the Whelen, just for nostalgic reasons. Having said that, I have to confess that my Whelen is built on an Oberndorf 98 Mauser. I wanted a Whelen, I had a Mauser action, so that's what I built.