The 35 Remington was my first lever and my first 35.

by Hoot , Diversityville, Liberal-sota, Monday, February 13, 2012, 13:36 (4615 days ago) @ rob

Growth in both categories has been experienced.

The only thing I have shot with the .35 Rem is a 300lb sow hog. If I were a better shot, it would have been all over at the first shot rather than the second. It's a fine cartridge and capable of doing what you describe in a light, handy package. I have shot them in a Contender, both pistol and carbine and would think they'd both do as well.

My .350 Rem Mag is in a Ruger M77 and I have two complaints. The magazine restricts COAL and the heavier bullets need to be seated quite deep which intrudes on powder space. It works real well with the Sierra 225gr Game Kings and also kills hogs dead. The second complaint , and maybe just with my rifle, is the feeding of the first round. It's fairly balky but the 2nd and 3rd (3 round mag) are fine. Haven't looked at that issue.

My .358 Win is also a Ruger M77. Wonderful cartridge and set up. Also kills hogs very well.

The next 35 going to chase hogs was originally a Marlin .30-30 which has been rebored to .356 Win. Light, compact package; more oomph than the .35 Rem. I expect it'll also do well.

Then there's the .35 Whelen and the .35 Newton and the .358 Norma Mag....too much fun!