30/30 marlin rifle
01-25-2007, 07:51 AM
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RE: 30/30 marlin rifle
It depends on what it likes. I shoot fusion 150grn through mine, as it groups around 1.5" @ 100 yards. I tried the new Hornady Leverrevolution, but got a lot of drop when trying @ 200 yards. I would buy a couple different brands in 150, 160 and 170grns and try them out to see which works best. I would at least buy a box of the Hornady Leverevolution in 160grn and try them out, as they have potential to give you a 200 yard and little more rifle.
01-25-2007, 10:28 AM
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RE: 30/30 marlin rifle
Rack up another for the Rem's. I like the 170's, haven't had a deer go more than 10 wobbly steps after a shot. With a 30/30 I'm not concerned about any deer past 150 yds so the Leverevolution are, imo, a waste. Just what I think. But in my neck of the woods the longest shot most are presented with is around 150-200 yds, so a super long shooting caliber and cartridge is not needed. I longest shot on a deer is probably around 90 yds, and he dropped in his tracks with the 170 Rem's.
01-25-2007, 11:13 AM
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RE: 30/30 marlin rifle
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Rack up another for the Rem's. I like the 170's, haven't had a deer go more than 10 wobbly steps after a shot. With a 30/30 I'm not concerned about any deer past 150 yds so the Leverevolution are, imo, a waste. Just what I think. But in my neck of the woods the longest shot most are presented with is around 150-200 yds, so a super long shooting caliber and cartridge is not needed. I longest shot on a deer is probably around 90 yds, and he dropped in his tracks with the 170 Rem's.
Rack up another for the Rem's. I like the 170's, haven't had a deer go more than 10 wobbly steps after a shot. With a 30/30 I'm not concerned about any deer past 150 yds so the Leverevolution are, imo, a waste. Just what I think. But in my neck of the woods the longest shot most are presented with is around 150-200 yds, so a super long shooting caliber and cartridge is not needed. I longest shot on a deer is probably around 90 yds, and he dropped in his tracks with the 170 Rem's.
