I was wondering how many who have this cal have crossbolts install in their version? As some know (even though lead time is now a little longer) I am going to be taking possession of a new Mauser actioned 35 Whelen in the near future. As much as I would LOVE to find the right wood, etc. for it I am initially putting it into a laminated stock that will be bedded and barrel free floated from the get go. For those in the know...do you think it wise to have crossbolts installed in this laminate stock? Eventually in a walnut stock? The gunsmith I am having built the rifle says that it will be fine without crossbolts in a laminated and bedded stock. Just wondering is all...I CAN hardly wait. I have been chomping at the bit for this rifle more than any other I have owned, except say for my 270.

RRN

I agree with your gunsmith in not needing crossbolts in your stock, Whelen recoil is not that rough.

Although I am not an expert, the recoil from my Whelen is not much more than an 06. Remington and Ruger didn't put crossbolts in their rifles. However, I believe my Sako in 9.3x62 has two crossbolts, but I don't think they're necessary. If you want them, it can't hurt to have them installed. Kind of an insurance policy. Lou

I have 2 whelens. Here is my latest. Crossbolts not needed

Even a well glass bedded .375 H&H can survive without cross bolts.

They do give the gun a special look however andf they're really not very expensive.

FWIW, my 338-06 is built on a M77. It is glass beded into a laminated stock. After many 100rds thru it, the recoil lug (glass bedded) split along the lamination. I had my gunsmith install crossbolts front & rear after that. It may or may not but they look great & they are like a belt & supsenders. If you shoot 250gr & up alot, why not?

won't hurt anything and is an added degree of strength, but no need, the 35 Whelen does not generate enough recoil to really justify cross bolting in a properly bedded stock, even in a walnut stock..

I like the looks of crossbolts however as I think they add to the overall appearance of a hunting rifle, and installation is not costly.