Originally Posted by
The Famous Grouse
I'm not using "relics" as a synonym for "old", IH. This has nothing to do with chronological age. There are many cartridges that are newer than the .30-30 that'd I also consider relics. Anyone bought a new rifle chambered in 30-40 Kraig or .303 British lately?
The .30-30 excelled because of it came as part and parcel of an action type that was the dominate repeating action of its day. That action type and the cartridge will probably always have its fans, but now it's simply relegated to a niche market.
Looking at the OP's stated need, the .30-30 just isn't a great choice IMO.
If the .30-30 is such a great cartridge, why isn't it in the lineup of the vast, vast majority of manufacturers today? IMO, it's because when all other options are on the table, the performance of the .30-30 is eclipsed by dozens of other cartridges.
Grouse
Fair enough. Personally, I agree with on the fact that there are far better choices than the 44 or 30-30 for moose or any other game for that matter. I just wanted to raz ya a bit because of the use of the word relics. Hope ya didn't take offense to me giving ya a hard time. Personally, and I deer hunt with a 44mag, I don't think the 44 is much good out past 100 yds. 30-30 maybe get ya to 150. Anyone who said they killed an animal at 500 yards with a either is either a lucky/risky as heck hunter or a really bad liar.