I grew up with a model 70 30-06 being in the closet since I was 13 years old. Bought the first 35 W model 700 classic I could find. In my experience There's really no comparison. Deer hit with the '06 run the usual distance and pile up. Deer hit with the 35 go straight down or a very short distance. Same thing on steel targets out at 2-300 yds. The Whelen hits much harder.
