Originally Posted by
Bocajnala
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:
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
well even this I might have to disagree with, as if the OP was wanting a gun to shoot rabbits with so they can make a hat or??use the pelts, a 30/30 wouldn;t be a great pick, I almost MIGHT (LOL) say its a WRONG, pick for this task NO??
even with reduced recoil loads, its stands a LOT larger chance of a poor shot happening and RUINING a the whole pelt
same thing, I wouldn;t suggest telling someone to use a 20 lb sledge hammer to hammer in roofing nails, even though it can be done? LOL
more likely to make a mess of roof IMO, and god help you if you hit a finger by accident HAHA!