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While we're on the subject of 35 cal deer rounds. . .

I've got a Rem 7600 in 35 Whelen, "The Whelenizer." It's been sidelined since 2014. It was just too darned effective, and I wanted to give some of my other rifles a try. 10 deer in 10 years is pretty good for a rifle.

Now I'm thinking of bringing it back out, but I'd like to try something new. In the past, I've shot 200 grain Rem SPCL's. I downloaded them so they shot at hot 358 WIN velocities. It still was a bit much for the late-season doe I was taking with it. I'd like to try something lighter than 200 grainers. Speer makes a 180 grainer. Hornady makes 165 and 170 grainers for the 350 Legend.

Any experience? Any ideas?