The Remington 700 Classic in .35 Whelen was the same year Remington standardized the .35 Whelen cartridge — previously a popular wildcat — as a factory SAAMI cartridge. The Classic series annual run gave the newly standardized cartridge its first official factory rifle appearance. The .35 Whelen drives 250-grain bullets at 2400 fps from the 22-inch barrel, generating heavy-game terminal performance in a standard-length action. The Classic straight-comb walnut honored the cartridge's wildcat heritage. Type: Rifle Action: Bolt-Action Caliber: .35 Whelen Capacity: 4 Year introduced: 1988, USA Weight: 44 oz Overall length: 42.5" Status: Discontinued Intended use: Hunting, Collecting