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RE: New Hunter - 30-30 WIN Questions

between the 150's and 170's I'd use 170's they fly better, hit harder down range......hornady now loads 160gr pointed, which are safe for tubular magazines. those 150/170 had a 200yd range, now with the 160s you can shoot antelope/deer at 300yds and have enough juice to drop one. So if you need to shoot 300yds go with those 160s, otherwise Id stick to the 170s. Try some brands, to find which work best.

RE: New Hunter - 30-30 WIN Questions

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ORIGINAL: Figsy

Hi All,

I just signed up to this forum, lots of great info. The reason that I am writing is that I am fairlynew to hunting (I do huntpheasant though). I just inherited my grandfather's Marlin 336 30-30 (iron sights)and had some ammunition questions. The local stores basicallycarry Winchester 30-30 Powerpoint and Silvertip both in 150 and 170 grains. Can someone please tell me (or direct me where to look) what the difference is between Powerpoint and Silvertip? What type of game should be hunted with Powerpoint vs Silvertip and should the round be either 150 or 170 grains? I know that shot placement is the key factor in taking down game. What is the longest range that you would recommend hunting with the Marlin 335 in30-30 WIN? What is the largest game animal that should be hunted with 30-30 WIN? As you can see, I know almost nothing about the 30-30 cartridge, so any info would be useful and much appreciated. Thanks, Figsy.

Power Point and Silvertip bullets designed for the .30/30 will actually give about the same performance, as the .30/30 is basically intended to be a deer gun that is also usable for black bear. I would use150-grain bullets of either type for deer hunting, but would switch to the 170's if you think you might get a shot at a bear. The reason for this is that the 170's don't expand quite as fast, and will generally give deeper penetration. Deeper penetration is better when shooting a bear because their muscles and bones are thicker and tougher.

Out to 150 yards or so, the .30/30 is perfectly adequate for deer & black bear (and even for bigger stuff if you are a good shot and know the anatomy of your quarry), so don't let anyone tell you otherwise. Just practice & learn to shoot it well!

RE: New Hunter - 30-30 WIN Questions

I load Hornady 170gr for my son's H+R 158 SS 30-30, he's shot several deer and one big cow moose with it.Close to 3 ft penetration on the moose!Harold

RE: New Hunter - 30-30 WIN Questions

I shot a Winchester 30-30 for years still have it first deer rifle. at 15 yrs old killed first deer wit it it didnt run (i shot it 5 times) overkill huh just a kid. It was a big 10 pt. oh yea biggest to date.

RE: New Hunter - 30-30 WIN Questions

336 is a great gun I have one in 35rem. For the 30-30win figure on 200 yards and the type of sights used will make or break than range. XS systems makes a peep sight that will greatly inhanse accuracy and keep it a well balanced gun. I have a 1-4x20mm VXII on mine and love it. I suggest not getting a long/heavy scope for it since that will mess up it balance and handling.

I suggest the leupold VXI 1-4x20mm or the light weight VXI 2-7x28mm or even a ultra dot all these are small and light weight. If you need a longer rang gun someday get a 270win/308 etc.. and an aproperate scope for it like a 3-9x40mm.

As for game expect great sucess on deer, hogs, black bear, at about 100 yards. It can and has taken elk and moose, but the are better cartridges for them. The 170gr Corelokts, Power points are great try them first.

RE: New Hunter - 30-30 WIN Questions

get you a bow and try hunting instead of shooting