Thanks again for the info. I have the 35 in an H and R handi rifle and though it has a 22" barrel, it has performed well. I haven't shot deer over about 130 yards, but it was right on and packed a punch. In fact, it has become my go-to gun where our shots are going to be well less than 200 yards. As far as the recoil, I will say it is the only rifle that I really notice after I have shot but it is not really offensive to me. I have friends though, who "cry" about the punch. My theory has always been, "If you're gonna dance, you gotta pay the fiddler!"