I'm having a rifle built to replace my FN 35 Whelen that I should have never sold. FN commercial action and a fiberglass stock. What muzzle diameter would be considered a standard or medium sporter for a 35 cal 24" barrel? BTW, it will also be threaded for a suppressor so will need enough meat for that.

I use ,625 or so, but muzzle diameter is not an indication of overall weight. Look at the Douglas contour chart on their web site and see what a medium shorter is.
I usually use the 1930 Oberndorf contour, for which I have the pattern. the one with the step in it.

Decided to go with a 22" Lothar Walther Standard Sporter contour.

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Originally posted by KevinNY:
Decided to go with a 22" Lothar Walther Standard Sporter contour.

Excellent choice.

I use only Douglas Barrels.

Mine has a Shilen 22" #4 contour.

Shilen No 4, 24 inch barrel

Or any of the big barrel makers there of

Douglas, Kreger, Hart, Benchmark.

A 24 inch barrel is no less handy than a 22, so have a reduction in top line velo.

I actually use 25 inch barrels; again, no less handy than 22, which is too short. And I do find that some of those newer barrel makers mentioned are useful; when I get them in on customer's actions; they are used as pry bars and tent stakes.

ON a Whelen "fwt" you could use 22. But I would use a #3 at 24 inches. It seems to me most use a #4 Douglas, and that's a good choice..

A fwt wt #2 Douglas at 22 inches has ballistics about like a 358 Win.. That would defeat the purpose of a 35 Whelan IMO..