Contemplating the idea of a singleshot 35 Whelen

by jgt, Saturday, April 24, 2021, 05:56 (1309 days ago) @ Paul

I have a CVA Scout V II in 444 marlin with a fluted barrel and the compensator. The barrel is threaded, so, the compensator can be removed. That would mean finding a thread protector to protect the threads. The 35's are popular and I have read glowing reports on their ability. These are also reported as having Bergara barrels. Mine had no sights, just drilled and tapped for scope mounts. A one piece mount/ring combo came mounted. I could have bought the hunter model for less, but I liked the way the barrel release was designed on the Scout V II. I'm not sure how they are offered in other countries, but have read they are offered in Europe with walnut stocks and fore ends. If I shot that caliber, I would have no hesitation in owning one in 35 Whelen.