I compared the 30-30 to the 35 Rem. Nothing more, nothing less. Quit putting words in my mouth and making assumptions/gross generalizations. Nobody said bigger is always better or anything about shotgun slugs. Try to focus.

Now, what company in "the industry" as you say, do you work for?

Where are all those test firing components? Anyone who shoots like you say you do, and makes a daily living at it, like you say you do, should have quite the pile of components. Lets see it.....