Jim's observations about the 35W AI are spot on. The 35 like most 400 W rifles has a tapered cartridge not needed in a modern rifle with good ammo.
As Mike Petrov's research proved the 400 W was damned by not using the correct Whelen/G&H chamber. With the correct chamber it works just great. Had the 35W also had the G&H chamber it would be a far better cartridge. The 35W AI addresses that issue in spades.
The 9.3 still has an edge in ballistics and the range of bullets. The 9.3 has killed lots of Buffs and Elephants, the 35W not so.
Since there is no shortage of nice FN commercial 30-06s out there for around $500, why not have one of each ? Still cheaper than a new 700 or 70.
