I like 35's/9mm's as game getters using cast and like the caliber in general. However, I think if I were to "cut off" a cast bullet caliber for hunting it would be at 8mm. A 200 gr., 8mm bullet with a nice meplat has been effective for me. My experience does appear to indicate that "bigger is better" but, I've used 40's and 45's significantly more than the smaller bores so it isn't an equal comparison.
