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Offline hawken54

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ruger k1a 35 whelen
« on: January 25, 2009, 02:18:37 PM »
i was wanting info on this rifle i bought one of these about two years ago, it is a lipseys special run that was supposed to be about 250 made. mine is new in the box never fired only sat in the safe since i bought it and i have a friend that has inquired about wanting to buy it. here is were my delimma starts, with my hours at work not being what they should be i could definitely use the extra money, but i really like this rifle and the caliber and dont know if i want to part with it unless absolutely necessary. if i decide to part with it what is this rifle worth thanks for any input. Donnie 
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Re: ruger k1a 35 whelen
« Reply #1 on: January 25, 2009, 04:15:40 PM »
What is a k1a?
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Re: ruger k1a 35 whelen
« Reply #2 on: January 25, 2009, 04:46:53 PM »
its a stainless ruger no 1 a with walnut stock in 35 whelen . thanks
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Re: ruger k1a 35 whelen
« Reply #3 on: January 28, 2009, 04:22:14 PM »
I have one and would not sell it, nor would I sell any of my No. 1's.  Your's is likely worth as much as $1,400.00, depending on the buyer. The .35 Whelen is right up there with the .338 Win Mag as one of the most versatile chamberings for big game one could choose in North America. I would avoid selling it were I you.
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Re: ruger k1a 35 whelen
« Reply #4 on: January 28, 2009, 04:40:10 PM »
thanks for the reply, you just reinforced what i already felt in my gut that i better hold on to this. do you shoot yours and if so what kind of scope do you have on it. i have not shot mine mainly because i just have not had the spare income to put a scope on it. i have been looking at a leupold vx-ll 2.5x8. this is my first no. 1 and in a caliber that i always admired. thanks again Donnie
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Re: ruger k1a 35 whelen
« Reply #5 on: February 03, 2009, 05:16:33 PM »
The Leupold Vari-X III 2.5 x 8 in silver finish is the very scope I have on my Whelen. It is a nice fit, properly scaled to the rifle, IMO. They are being discontinued by Leupold so you might pick up one at a discounted price right now.

If I had to quibble just a bit, the gun's balance is slightly skewed to the butt, which is of course a function of the 1-A light taper barrel and the .35 cal bore. It's not really objectionable, just a different feel than other #1's, but that is what gives it a unique personality.

I had a little trouble with misfires with mine, which I discovered was due to a slight bit of shoulder setback on factory Rem brass (one or two out of a given lot). Since, of course, the Whelen headspaces on the shoulder, you have to watch for this oddity. I have taken to sorting brass and checking head to datum line length with a Hornady gauge. Intend to only neck resize brass that passes muster. Seems as thought RL-15 is the powder of choice in the Whelen.

The Whelen is truly a phenomenal chambering, one could hunt almost worldwide with it and not want for much more, short of going after the Big 5.
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