I killed my first dozen deer with a bow and a 30/30. My records indicate a 30/30 has less than 1000 foot pounds of energy at 200 yards. However, the Swede has about 1500 foot-pounds at 200 yards. And I would use a 30/30 at 200 yards or less. So I do consider the Swede more than adequate for deer. I have nothing bad to say about the Swede. It is not a magnum but in my experience you do not need a magnum for deer.
In the past, (sitting at camp) whenever somebody quotes which rifle or caliber is the best for deer, I always remember my results with a 30/30. I have had a few heated discussions. Here is what I have found out. Usually a person that has never used a 30/30 on deer, badmouths, everything except the gun/caliber that they are using.
Do I consider the 30/30 a good cartridge at 200 yards or less. NO! I consider it an excellent cartridge! There is an old saying " You can't argue with success!" And the Swede is better than a 30/30.
