The cartridge has a substantial reputation as being effective on larger animals, to moose, elk, bear, etc.

It's probably more than needed in the Carolinas, unless you shoot a really big boar, but the 200-225 grain bullets make it versatile. Many prefer the 250 grain bullets, but they aren't needed for lighter animnals. The .35 is said to kill effectively, and ruin less meat than, say, a .270.

I'd probably have chosen Nosler Partition bullets if they have what you want in .35. Barnes bullets have a nasty rep for copper- plating your bore.

The M-700 is a known quantity: simple, pretty reliable. Usually very accurate. If your bolt handle doesn't turn a plum shade due to bluing issues, it should please you.

T-Star