A bow will kill a deer and many hunt with a bow. A muzzleloader will kill deer better at farther ranges and many hunt with muzzleloaders rather than bows. A 30/30 will kill deer better and at farther ranges than muzzleloaders and so many hunters use a 30/30 rather than a muzzleloader. There are many cartridges that are better than the 30/30 and extend the range at which deer can be shot.

If you know your limitations and stick within them you will have to give up some opportunities but you can hunt deer successfully with a 30/30 or a muzzleloader or a bow.

Robin