Hornet Man,

Boy that was a long one..... The guy obviously likes his 30-30's. I was glad to see he said they were good for "hunting smaller species of big game where conditions limit shooting range" at least he is keeping it within the realm of credibility.

A Win M94 30-30 provided me with my first shot (with close adult supervision) with a so-called "high power" rifle at 8 years of age. It was more of a handful than my 22LR or my .410 which made it exciting at the time. It certainly provided some entertainment for me as a youngster over the next few years, but that's really about all I can say for it. Where I live, 60 to 100 mile visibilities and 300 yard shooting is not all that uncommon and....

It is now a "family heirloom" of sorts and will continue to languish unused (since 1969) in the back of my gun safe while rifles chambered for much more capable cartridges continue to dominate the rack slots near the safe door, make the trips, and take the game in a fashion the 30-30 could never match.

Good read though --- especially if you are into them.

Good Luck and Good Hunting,
EKM