Daryl, You bring up the 338/06 which is also very popular with Wyoming hunters. However, I have found that all the 338/06 shooters load their own, and many 35 Whelen shooters shoot factory ammo.

I made a 35 Whelen on a Springfield action for a good friend a few years back. It's a bit of an odd-ball. I made a semi-scout" It's got a 19" barrel and a laminated stock with a patchbox like a "Kentucky Rifle" and that patchbox holds a combo tool, an oilier and a sectioned cleaning rod and brush. That little rifle is about the ideal weapon for hunting in steep mountains where the main game animals are elk moose and large bears. I have a 1-12" twist in it and it shoot 250 grain Hornady Round Nose bullets into MOA groups. He’s a handloader. My friend Clay said he'd sell his house before he's sell his 35 Scout.
I will see if i can get some pictures of it. It's not the type of rifle I build for a living, but as I said, this was a project for a friend.

I expect to see Clay again soon, and I'll have him bring it over so I can get some pics. It's a little beat up (all rifles used in the steep country get that way) but it's still a very nice and fast handling rifle, and gets lots of comments wherever he shows it.
Steve