The Traditions Outfitter G3 .35 Whelen rifle is a break-action single shot with a 22-inch round chromoly barrel, chambered for the medium-bore cartridge that turns a .30-06 case into a 200- to 250-grain big-game round (brand part no. CR350030W). Traditions blues the barrel, threads the muzzle 5/8×24 behind an 11-degree target crown, and fits its Elite XT trigger system, a rebounding hammer with a manual trigger-block safety that can stay engaged while you break the action to load, unload or check the chamber. The steel frame is drilled and tapped for a scope base. At 5.8 pounds it is one of the lightest ways to carry the cartridge, and the simple action suits new shooters and smaller-framed hunters. For a hunter who wants one accurate shot from a rifle that weighs less than most magazines of ammunition, this is the version to pick.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .35 Whelen, a .30-06-based medium bore with the authority for elk, moose and bear.
• The barrel is 22 inches of round chromoly steel, light enough to carry all day on a single-shot frame.
• The barrel finish is blued, over a black stock.
• The rate of twist is 1:14, matched to the standard bullet weights for the cartridge.
• The muzzle is threaded 5/8×24, with no muzzle brake included.
• The trigger is the Elite XT system with a rebounding hammer, which lets the action break open with the safety engaged.
• The safety is a manual trigger-block safety.
• Weight is 5.8 pounds for the gun alone.
• The frame is steel, the break-action receiver the Outfitter G3 is built on.
• The receiver is drilled and tapped for a scope base, and the rifle ships without sights.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I mount a scope? Yes. The receiver is drilled and tapped for a scope base, and no sights are fitted.

Is the muzzle threaded? Yes, 5/8×24, with no brake included.

What does the Elite XT trigger do? It pairs a rebounding hammer with a manual trigger-block safety and lets you open the action to load or unload while the safety stays engaged.

Buy the Traditions Outfitter G3 .35 Whelen Single-Shot Rifle, 22-Inch Threaded

The .35 Whelen has always been a hunter’s cartridge rather than a benchrest one, and a light break-action rifle is the honest way to carry it into elk country. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL, and see our other single-shot rifles while you are here.