woodrat said:
exactly 0.05" deader... ;D
Yup..........I got to agree..............Yes, the 35 will handle a heavier bullet, and the bullet will always be a little bigger in diameter than the 30 cal............But then, the 35 was my first Deer gun too..................
Nothing wrong with a 30-30...............Anyone who'd argue against a 30-30 will lose the fight.
I just happen NOT to be a 30 cal fan,............Only because EVERYONE ELSE is........ 8).......I just wanted something a little different.
My last venture into bolt guns was with a 270 Win, NOT a 30-06.........I've hunted with 30-30 and 308, but always went back to the 35 Rem..........
If you're trying to decide which to buy...........Buy the one that YOU like......Cost, and selection of Ammo can be a factor if you don't handload....And, IMO, handloading is necessary to really get the full potential out of the 35 Rem....When using good thoroughly tested handloads, I'd tend to agree, the difference between the two "may" become more noticable........
But in the end, your the one who's going to use it, and you'll never be "undergunned" for Deer or Black Bear with either one..........And Coyotes don't really care, either...... :

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Anybody who'd argue one, against the other is just looking for a spirited debate or trying to rattle you .
Tom