RE: 30/30 or .44
 

True. At the ranges at which most whitetail are taken, a 30-30 kills them as just as dead and just as quick as a 30-06, 308, 270, 280, 7mm08, etc etc etc...

RE: 30/30 or .44
 

I don't like the 30-30, I don't like leverguns, and I don't have much use for a levergun in a handgun cartridge. If I wanted to limit myself to a cartridge and gun with similar capabilities to a win-94 in 30-30, I'd use a SKS in 7.62x39. I guess I'm not sentimental, a traditionalist, or like to do things the way 'granddad did them':D

RE: 30/30 or .44
 

When did this become a 30-30/levergun bashing thread?

RE: 30/30 or .44
 

Neither one. I'd prefer the .35 Remington to either of those two........

RE: 30/30 or .44
 

He's not bashing anything, he just doesn't like levers or the 30-30. Everyone is entitled to his or her opinion. I'm not sure what he means by limiting himselfto a cartridge or a gun but I'm sure he has his reasons. I like the 30-30 and for the type of hunting I do it fills the bill.

RE: 30/30 or .44
 

30/30

RE: 30/30 or .44
 

Me too. But between the 30-30 and 44 mag. I'd do this- If I had a 44 mag. handgun that I also used for hunting, I'd go with a Marlin in 44 mag. and use the same ammo in the two Ifnot, I'd go with aMarlin in 30-30.I'd use either one. [/align]

RE: 30/30 or .44
 

my opinion: out of the guns i have, if i had to choose one rifle to keep for deer hunting, it would be my marlin 30/30. at short ranges 100 yards or less it is extremely effective. im shooting winchester superX 150 gr. hollow points, and on a bench it shoots 1" groups at 100 yards, and only cost $15 a box. im not sure how the.44 would wade a little brush, but i know the 30/30 will do it. so if it was me i would get the 30/30...but none of us can decide for you, we can only provide you with our opinions and experiences with the calibers you mentioned....hope it helps

RE: 30/30 or .44
 

Looks like that pig is smiling. Perhaps that .30-30 tickled, and he laughed himself to death...

RE: 30/30 or .44
 

I have both, and out of the 2, the 30/30 is more accurate at longer distances. But under 100 yards, I feel that the 44 would be the better gun if forced to use it for anything larger than a deer, it just makes a bigger thud. Both are cheap to shoot and are time proven designs that have been around for many many years.

RE: 30/30 or .44
 

Ditto on this one. I've had both, but I still have the 30/30....guess that's my answer.