JQ
Any of the Marlin 336 models in .35 are good choices, the 336D is the "guide" version with the 18.5" barrel. This model is tough to find and pricy. I had been hunting with my 336/35cal for 15 years and absolutely love it. My son now totes it and I made the jump to the 444 big bore, what a kick in th pants to shoot and hunt with. As for the 35 Whelen, I traded the one I built on a K98 action to a bud for the new 444. Nice bullet as it is the 30-06 punched out to .358 and packs alot of power at both ends. It was just to long & heavy for my style of hunting (thick brush & swamp) The center fire 22's they speak of are mainly classified in the "varmint" areas, rounds like the 223, 22-250, 221 rem. fireball and the like. If you hunt the thick stuff take a look at the Marlin 1895GS in the historical 45/70 caliber 18.5" barrel stainless. That will be my next purchase.