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Old 12-28-2009, 03:08 PM   #1
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Default 30-30,150 gr vs 170 gr?

I got my grandaddys Winchester 94 in 30-30 for christmas,my local wally world is out of 150s,but they have 170 gr.It will not take a scope, so it will b used in the thick stuff shots under 100 yards(or the longest range i can shoot wit iron sights).Which 1 do yall like better,150s or 170s?
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Old 12-28-2009, 03:29 PM   #2
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I HAVE ALWAYS Used the 150 Gr, but 170 will work just as well and even better in brushy areas,IMO.
Just 2 weeks ago I decided to take my trusty 30-30 Model 336SC which I have since 1980 and had not shot it since '82 , A calico doe came by the pond where I was just sitting in the brush, she was also in a brushy area but I figure where the shoulder was and let her have it with the 150 Gr, Remington Core lock" She dropped like someone hit her in the head, it is my second Calico doe and I'm glad I had that open site 30-30 for the quick shot.
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Old 12-28-2009, 03:33 PM   #3
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For that range it wouldn't matter to me, but in the 30-30 I do usually always go with the 150gr. It's flatter, holds more energy downrange(100+yds and just as effective.

Use those 170's. They'll work well.

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Old 12-28-2009, 03:37 PM   #4
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I shot it a couple times today,found 2 old shells in a box of winchesters(white box)dont know what grain,both shots where under 1 1/2'' at 50 yards,not bad 4 me shootin with iron sights!
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Old 12-28-2009, 03:40 PM   #5
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I've been using scopes for a long time. Back in the day I owned the target when it came to open sights. LOL!

I use to do a trick shot where I would hit a grape fruit size target about as fast as a guy could aim at 75 yards with my 94 30-30. Was nice to have 20-20 vision, but since I was abducted in '99, things haven't been the same.

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Old 12-28-2009, 05:29 PM   #6
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I aint old!Im 16,im just used to a scope.
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Old 12-28-2009, 05:39 PM   #7
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I have a Marlin and a Pre 65 Winchester and always have used 150grs........
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lol abducted
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Old 12-28-2009, 05:53 PM   #9
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I prefer 170 gr pills for the 30-30
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Old 12-28-2009, 06:21 PM   #10
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170 gr is fine.
Just buy enough so you can practice a lot on the range before the actual hunt.
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