30-30 Winchester
#1
Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Chestertown MD
Posts: 79
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.
#3
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: West Central Illinois
Posts: 863
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.
#5
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Western Nebraska
Posts: 3,393
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.
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.
#7
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: AK
Posts: 252
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.
#8
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Bossier City LA United States
Posts: 2,425
RE: 30-30 Winchester
so I'd think your 30-30 is more than enough for whitetails and elk
#9
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!
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!