And what the heck is wrong with being in the same class as the 30-30? This actually seems like a compliment to me.
I love all of my swedes and have found 45.5g of IMR4350 to be perfect with 120 grains. The last couple years I've been shooting 130g Accubonds and a healthy dose of Reloader 22 or 19 always works well. I have taken deer, bear, and elk with mine. All died swiftly. I'm a tad recoil sensitive and I just feel more confident with a swede in my hands. I'm sure that plays a role in why so many are successful with it.