One of my first H&Rs was the 25-06 and the 45-70 was next, now I have 3 45-70 H&Rs, 2 Handis and a BC, plus a 45-120 BC, great to have, the 45-70 Handi or BC is one of the most popular of all H&R chamberings, a must have, if you will!!
I have an 835 as well, great turkey gun, but the recoil is stout, I won't pattern it from the bench with 3½" loads, they're brutal, I use a standing bipod, works great!! But when shooting toms, I never feel the recoil!!
Tim