30/30 and elk ???
Well I have a buddy who's 13 yo son drew a Co. elk tag this year. He is kinda on the small side and cant control my buddys 7mm. So, I offered up my 30/30 for him to use. After all I believe the 30/30 has taken down more animals then anything else.
But, I also have a 30/06 he could try. I know the importance of being comfortable with your weapon but have you guys with kids let them get by for one or two shots on sticks with 2 big of a gun (not recoil wise) or take the shorter range 30/30 that fits him good? Going out and buying a youth model is not an option. I also have like 10 boxes of 165 gr bullets for the 30/30, would these be a good elk round?