And to be clear.. I'm not recommending a .30-30 for rabbit. I'm just saying it's not wrong to use one if somebody chooses to.
Back to the OP:
Originally Posted by
dontSweatTheSmallStuff
I've currently got a .30-30, and I'm going between that and getting a 12 ga shotgun to use. Would a 150 grain reduced load, like the Rem managed recoil, to the head of the rabbit do the job without making something nasty of the meat? Or would the 12 ga with #6 shot be better/how much impact would it have on the pelt?
Thanks!
yes, any .30-30 load to the head will do the job, probably without much damage to most of the fur. And yes a 12ga would be better. But will do more damage.
-Jake