i got to the range with this gun it is a fn sporter deluxe built in 1951 as 30-06 and rechambered in 1952 to a 35 Whelen. it came with weaver fixed 4 with 2 cross hairs of the same era, also lyman sight.
i bought Nosler custom ammo loaded with 250 gr partions, i had no idea where this gun would shoot. so i started at the 50yrd range. to my suprise it was 2 in low but centered. i then went to the 100 yrd range it was still 2in low. i made 6 turns on the scope and put 3 in a nice group of 1 1/2 in. i need to shoot it some more to see wher the secound cross hair hits. i bought this gun of gunbroker and was nervous as this was my first internet purchase of any kind. i am very happy. thanks mike

forgot to say 1 in 12 twist.

well, if it was just rechambered to 35 whelan I don't see how you are getting those 35 caliber bullets down that 30 caliber barrel!!!!!

(just teasing)

Sorry, i mean it was rebored. thanks for pointing that out!

22wrf the ammo box from Nosler had Whelen spelled Whelen.
if you can dish it out you have to take it

mike61...

That is one hell of a flat - shooting Whelen: 2" low at 50 and 2" low at 100 !