Recoil should be memorable in a light rifle! I had a Ruger #3 in 45-70 and it was a real memorable experience with Elmer Keith type handloads! The 35 Whelen is much more enjoyable to shoot, and will handle just about anything IMO. whelennut
I like to do my hunting BEFORE I pull the trigger! There is only one kind of dead, but there are many different kinds of wounded.