Originally Posted by
Bullcamp82834
Are we even discussing whether the 30/30 or the 30/06 is the better elk cartridge?
If a kid can shoot a 30/30 he can go just a little bigger and shoot a 30/06, thereby having a far better elk rifle. If the 06 is still too much gun I suggest our young hunter stay with deer and his 30/30 for a couple more years.
***The kid shot the 30-06 a lot with no problem and that's what he took on the hunt, but didn't get a shot at one. The hunt and thread is pretty well over after the kid took the better gun suited for the animal and with the loads of experience he had on other big game he did fine.