My smith keeps trying to get me to do a whelen on it. I currently do not have a .35 caliber rifle, so would fill a niche for me. My goals for the rifle are fairly heavy (220-350 grain) bullets at between 2500-2800 fps so no need for any real speed. Components that are available even if they are tough at times to get. Load data must be available also. Would like a rifle weighing around 9 lbs.
I am not interested in a long Barrel, something in the 22-24" length would be about perfect for me.

Of interest to me is if any of our members have a front sight, Barrel blank, or any other item that might be willing to part with, I would like to try to acquire it for this project