RE: .35whelen
After using 270's & 6mm on deer for many years, I bought a Whelen when Remington issued in their 700 Classic line. The effectiveness of the Whelen on game absolutely impressed me. I took a bunch of whitetails, couple of muleys & elk, & a moose with it.
One of the excellent characteristics of this caliber is that due to its bore diameter & modest velocity, it is a very effective killer with "standard" bullets. You just do not need to use high dollar projectiles in the Whelen, and it will never disappoint you. I have yet to recover a bullet from a game animal.
The only long kill I ever had to make was with the Whelen, on a PA whitetail, at a bit over 300 yards, with the 200 gr Hornady. I have been nothing but pleased with the caliber.