30-30 Winchester
 

How effective is a 30-30 on gamw from,say Whitetail to elk? I have alot of confidence in this little 94 as a close range gun but how will it do on game, the gun is still new, so I havent had a chance to go hunting with it.

RE: 30-30 Winchester
 

Cherokee-The 30-30 works great on whitetails out to about 150 yds. I have no experience with elk though.

RE: 30-30 Winchester
 

the 30-30 makes a great gun for whitetails, i dont have any experience hnting elk but i do know your max range with a 30-30 is 200 yrds tops, the 30-30 just doesnt have enough muzzle velocity for shots past 200 yds, also your remaining energy probably wouldnt be sufficient to harvest a very large animal like an elk.

RE: 30-30 Winchester
 

i've known a few guys to use 30/30s for elk but they kept their shots at 50 to 75 yards.

RE: 30-30 Winchester
 

The .30-30 is a fine yet, close range rifle.....it don't begin to compare with the .30-06 for range.....and yes...power means range....

If you're willing to live with it's range, take it hunting anything you want.....but remember...for a very few dollars there's .30-06 power available.

I personally suggest it be retired for deer hunting in the woods...where it's a shining beacon a true classic.

RE: 30-30 Winchester
 

The .30-30 will do at 100 yards.....about what the .30-06 does at between 275-300 yards.

It works very well for deer at moderate ranges.....it is marginal on elk. Just use it carefully!

RE: 30-30 Winchester
 

The 30-30 in the past has taken some of the biggest bears throughout North America, so I'd think your 30-30 is more than enough for whitetails and elk. Just pick a good premium bullet and hit the animal properly and you'll have meat to eat and stories to tell.

RE: 30-30 Winchester
 

More than enough? Not hardly. For deer at close range, fine if that is what you want to shoot. For elk, get something decent.

RE: 30-30 Winchester
 

For deer the 30-30 would be just "OK" at ranges under 150 yards. As for Elk, it would probably be good for less than 100 yards, power-wise!
If you've got one OK, use it at shorter ranges! (on deer)
If you are out to buy one, spend your money on something better!

RE: 30-30 Winchester
 

I think the 30-30 Win. is ok if shots are under 100 yds., and if you use Barnes "X" FN 150 gr., or Nosler Partition 170 gr. RN. Good luck.