Read the ballistics on the 25-35 and the 25-36 with the loading data for the turn of the century when they were in wider use.
Yeah, Ive actually killed a few deer over the years with various Winchester 1894s in 25-25 and even a Marlin lever gun In 25-36.
Low recoil but that is as much a measure of low pressure as anything else and the rifles they were chambered in.
So what do you base your opinions on? Yoiur great expoerience and your 140+ posts?
I encourageage everybody that wants a #1 in an obsolete, off the wall or favorite cartridge to simply spend the money and build one. You will then have your lifes dream, without waiting.
I'm always amazed at guys that say they have been waiting 30+ years for a specific #1 and that the cartridge is their all time favorite yet they don't simply build what they want. If you had built it 30 years ago when you first suggested it the money would have probably have been less than the rifle will now cost even from the factory in 2009 dollars.
If you want a 25-35 then build one, you'll get it a lot faster than waiting for Ruger a #1 in you favorite caliber even a 25-35.
RWT