zrex........ lets compare apples to apples, load both of them the same ( same weight bullet) then shoot them both of them 100 yds. (which is a long shot on a bear) and put a willow patch half way between the target and you. then tell us which one you would take the 30-30 or the .243
Boy oh Boy another old wives tale..30/30 as a brushbuster
I wouldn't intentionally shoot thru brush with a 45/70 never mind a puny 30/30