30-30
#11
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2005
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RE: 30-30
ORIGINAL: stubblejumper
...the truth is that many other cartridges kill just as well at short ranges,and much better at longer ranges.
...the truth is that many other cartridges kill just as well at short ranges,and much better at longer ranges.
#12
RE: 30-30
I really like the NEF 30-30. No limitation on bullet shape and the gun shoots really well. Its still a 150-200 yard maximum range rifle. I also have a 300 Savage and 308 so I don't use the 30-30 when longer shots are likely.
#14
RE: 30-30
Yup...
My Marlin .30-30 is for close in action in the heavy woods. Plain ol' open sights and the shot might be, at best, 50-75 yards. It's my go-to gun that I always reach for.
But now for longer range shots,I picked up a Savage bolt action in .308 complete with a 3-9x32 scope, for a heck of a price earlier this past spring. It is wickedly accurate and can do way more than the .30-30 but I'll use it for longer 100-200 yard shots.
Butch A.
My Marlin .30-30 is for close in action in the heavy woods. Plain ol' open sights and the shot might be, at best, 50-75 yards. It's my go-to gun that I always reach for.
But now for longer range shots,I picked up a Savage bolt action in .308 complete with a 3-9x32 scope, for a heck of a price earlier this past spring. It is wickedly accurate and can do way more than the .30-30 but I'll use it for longer 100-200 yard shots.
Butch A.
#17
RE: 30-30
On my list of rifles to obtain is the Stevens 30-30/20 guage over under. That would be the ultimate hunting rifle for when we are getting firewood in the fall. Turkeys, grouse, bear, cougar, deer and even an elk if it isnt too far away would all be game.
#18
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2005
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RE: 30-30
ORIGINAL: c j
The new LeveRevolution shells from Hornady are fantastic.
The new LeveRevolution shells from Hornady are fantastic.
#19
Fork Horn
Join Date: Dec 2005
Posts: 342
RE: 30-30
I have a Savage model 340C bolt action that my dad gave me about 30 years ago and I killed my 1st deer with it, a 7pt, I love this gun. I don't know if Savage or any of the others make a bolt action 30-30 anymore or not.
#20
RE: 30-30
ORIGINAL: biscuit jake
Marlin is a fine piece. Get it, love it, shoot it and tell us all about it!
Marlin is a fine piece. Get it, love it, shoot it and tell us all about it!