It sounds to me that you believe the 30-30 to be "mystical". Not the other way around. When someone brags up a cartridge and starts talking about things that defy physics and simply makes noo sense, well, I think that is what they call a "fanboy" around here.

The 35 can be pushed as fast as a 30-30 only with LARGER bullets. That is a FACT. It also penetrates as well or better. That is a FACT. It also makes a bigger hole. Another FACT. If you want to argue with that, go ahead. I'll stick with reality.

Also, if yu are simply using deer (especially puny southern deer) or small hogs as your only test medium, maybe you nee to think a little more outside of the buck.......just sayin'......