Originally Posted by UncleSoapy
Compare and contrast the terminal performance of a .30-06 vs. 35 whelen, both equipped with a 180 gr. TTSX. Would it be equal?
Same bullet weight, different caliber.
Basically the same cartridge, I guess.
Someone enlighten me please.
I would not try to quantify the terminal differences between a 30/06 and a 35 Whelen on deer. As was said in the beginning, there are better choices for deer than the 35 Whelen. However, if I was going to pursue deer with a Whelen the 180 TTSX would be tops in my opinion/experience. The Whelen is a "big" game cartridge and deer are not "big" game.....

Originally Posted by Mule Deer
Suck bullets simply suck.