.35 Remington: Great cartridge for east of the Rockies deer and black bear. 200 gr soft nose bullets at 2200 fps are formidable inside say 180 yards from an accurate rifle handled by steady, competent hands. In my case, here in KY where shots are seldom over 150 yds, it's a mainstay for me on opening day. Rifle = Marlin's famous 336 in .35 Remington scoped with a 2.5x Weaver made back in the '60's.
Bullets: Remington's justifiably famous 200 gr Core-Lokt, or Hornady's 200 gr XTP will both get the job done with any shot through in the boiler room. Too, with correctly sized 200 gr RCBS cast & gas checked flat nose bullets, it's always provided through and through penetration for me when directed to the ribs/shoulders region of our local white tails. This bullet, sized 0.360" & cast from wheel weights, has given me a boat load of 5-shot groups that measured right at 2" or less at 100 yds. The Remington and Hornady jacketed bullets previously mentioned, will do the same....all are outstanding for deer hunting.
Given a choice and available factory loaded ammunition by Remington or Federal, I'd readily pick a .35 Remington model 336 JM Marlin over a .30-30 by any manufacturer....it's just that good. While I've noticed it missing off the shelves for most of the year here in KY, as deer season approaches the green and yellow Remington boxes of .35 Remington reappear at Cabelas and local gun shops.
Reloading is easy so long as you don't set the shoulder back too far, thereby increasing head space. In my practice, I like a round that chambers with just a little resistance, knowing that it's seated firmly against the bolt face when fired. To accomplish this, I back out the sizing die just a bit, till the round feels right when cycled through my Marlin.
Best of luck and BTW, I just finished sighting in my own .35 model 336 Marlin for deer season. Load: Remington's 200 gr RN backed by enough 4895 to give me 2150 fps at the muzzle. (3031 or 748 will duplicate 4895's performance with equal accuracy in my rifle). With this combination I know I'll fill the freezer if I do my part.
Best regards, Rod