Originally Posted by
salukipv1
I remember reading an article that I believe stated the .30 carbine had more energy at 100yds than a .44 mag did at 25yds, something to that affect, and just how the .30 is often states as being too light for deer, but almost no one would 2nd guess using a .44mag on a deer up close.
B.S.!!!!!! LMAO!!! Where do you guys come up with this crap? The 30 carbine has 967ftlbs of energy at the muzzle and 373ftlbs at 200 yards versus the 44 mag. it has 1650 ftlbs at the muzzle and 661 ftlbs at 200 yards. There is no comparison! The 223 with a 64gr.sp has 1357 at the muzzle and 760 at 200 yards. both absolutely smoke the 30 carbine. Like I stated before the 30 carbine is absolutely useless as a hunting cartirdge.
Here is a link for the balistics charts incase you need to look for your self.
http://www.chuckhawks.com/rifle_ballistics_table.htm