What would be some good options for a long range Indiana deer rifle?

[Tom Threetoes]

I wouldn't think that a half inch would make a big difference, since the 180 gr. bullet seems to be the pill of choice in both chamberings.

[Hank in Indiana]

I would stay with the standard 35 rem. I don't think the accuracy will suffer. I don't have any experience with the 35 rem but I do with the 45-70. My groups ran approx 1" with a 2.1" case. I shortened the case to 1.625" and the groups went to approx 2.5" The 1.8" case is back to a 1" group. Keep in mind that you only have to use the shortened case for deer hunting. Coyotes, varmints, and even squirrel with reduced loads can use the standard case.

[Tom Threetoes]

Your probably right, a .11 in. jump shouldn't cause to much loss in accuracy. It would also eliminate the chance of someone or even my own absent minded self from chambering a standard length cartridge and causing a "come apart"! I suppose if the bullet was seated out to standard length the big jump to the rifleling would be negated anyway. I'm guessing because even though I've done some reloading in the distant past I'm still a novice.

[Lon371]

 I am still learning, so if I am mistaken please correct me.
 From what I have been reading, It appears the reason for the lack of accuracy in a big jump. Is because some gasses get around the bullet before it gets in the rifling. Plus this causes a inconsistency in the pressure and changes the velocity. So if the bullet can hit the rifling before it completely exits the brass you would be good to go. Or at least consistent.

 Shorter gap is better, but a short jump may be ok.


Lonny

[Hank in Indiana]

Try it. You have a 357 Max, shoot a 357 mag. The jump is about the same.

[Lon371]

 Hank I would but I do not have a chrony. Soo I guess I have to wait


Lonny