I had an older beat up 35. It was the best shooting lever I ever put in my hands, as I remember @3/4" group at 100yds. The cartridge didn't perform as well as I needed in the woods. I hated to sell that gun as it was a keeper of a life time because of it's accuracy. I sold it to a friend of mine on a deal. He is a big fan of the 35. I told him not to ever sell that one. After a range session he agreed. So after that I started using a 375H&H for a brush gun. Hits the mark even through trees, instant blood trail and doesn't tear up the meat.