Before I became convinced that a bolt action scoped rifle was a must for deer hunting, I used a Marlin 336 in 35 Remington, with peep sights. My hunting was in the woods, average range was probably 50 yards. 200 grain Core-Locts resulted in a dead deer, usually dropping right where they were shot. My son used it as his first deer rifle, with the same results. I cannot believe that there is a cartridge anywhere that will kill a deer any better than a 35 Remington, especially with a 200 grain soft point. It's not a long range cartridge, nor was it ever intended to be.
