RE: 30-30 And Shoulder Shots
Thanks so much to all that gave their results on shoulder shot deer with your 30-30 rifle.More than likely I will get him a Marlin in 30-30 to start with.I started with one and loved it and wish I never had gotten away from them when I shot a bolt action for about 20 years but some close situations made me go back to the levers for a fast second shot if needed and I know by experience they are sometimes needed.Not to mention in my opionion there is nothing sweeter to carry than a compact lever action and my shots always average only about 50 or 60 yards due to the terrain I always hunt.Also the price of 30-30 shells are only about 15.00 dollars for 20 so my son can practice as much as he wants without breaking the bank.He now shoots a 410 pump with 3 inch shells and he loves it.He loves to shoot a gun so the price of ammo and knowing him makes me lean this way.As far as safety the new Marlins have the slide safety built in and also the half cock safety so it has 2 safetys.For a long time he will always be beside me when we hunt until I know he is ready to set apart from me.He knows safety is the most important thing as i preach it to him all the time.The rest of January my Saturdays will be spent squirrel hunting with him as he loves going after squirrels.This little boy gets excited playing xbox 360 games and when he shoots a deer or elk always makes me see it and I do as I always try to encourage him.Thanks a lot everybody! Mike