RE: hearing mixed fealings about the 30-30
jusge for your self. Personally I wouldnt try more than 150yards. Only way i would attempt 200 would be on something worth the risk, but then if im goin after that im gonna take a bigger rifle =)
bullet drop with 150grain Winchest silver tips
50yard = +0.5" 2390(fps) 1902(ft.lbs.)
100yard = 0.0" 2018(fps) 1356(ft.lbs.)
150yard = -2.6"
200yard = -7.7" 1684(fps) 944(ft.lbs.)
250yard = -16"
300yard = -27.9" 1398(fps) 651(ft.lbs.)
You can go to remington/winchester or any major ammo munufactor and get bullet drops for factory loads. then go the the range and try it out. I had just finished the search on my 300wsm, 223, and 30-30 like a hour ago and printed it out so it was easy for me to get you the info you need.