ORIGINAL: adam11082
The wife asked me tonight what I wanted for christmas, so I picked up the Dicks Sporting Goods ad that was in the Sunday paper and saw a Marlin 30/30 lever action with a scope for $319. it sounds like a good deal to me. And I like the new Hornady ammo they recently came out withfor this gun.
I'm curious as to what the limitations would be for this gun? I would want to use it for deer, coyotes and possibly bear. Is it enough for the deer and bear, or is it too much for coyote? I want to reach out too about 200yrds. What if I get a bug up my arse and want to go to texas and hunt boar...is it enough? as you can see, I want a gun that will work for a variety of game.
Any help with this would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Adam
You can certainly use a .30/30 for deer, coyotes, and black bear with no problems at all. I know some Canadians who have killed grizzly bear with that caliber also, but personally I'd prefer something a little more powerful for grizzly and brownies!
I would use 170 grain bullets for bear and boar/wild hogs. 150's are fine for deer and coyotes. I don't think it is overkill for coyotes.
A scoped Marlin in .30/30 will be effective to at least 200 yards, if you zero it to hit+2" @ 100......
NOW! The .270 Win. is MUCH SUPERIOR to the .30/30 for ALL North American hunting-BUT the Marrlin lever action is a much higher quality rifle than that Rem. 710, which is basically a cheapie piece of junk! UGH! I wouldn't give one of those things houseroom! If your choice is limited to one of those two, get the Marlin. (Personally, I like the Marlin
.35 Remiington calibera little better than the .30/30.)