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Originally Posted by Valentine (Post 3730081)

A 30-30 is at the margin at 250 yards. Even with the new pointed bullets. I loved a lever action. But I kept shots within 125 yards with the round nose bullets.

I disagree. The Hornady LEVERevolution 30-30 160gr. with a 200 yard zero is 3" high at 100 yds and 12.1" low at 300 yards with over 1,000 Ft/Lbs of energy. A Rem Core-Lokt 170gr. with a 150 zero is less than 2" high at 100 yards.

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Originally Posted by Valentine (Post 3730081)

The dropoff at 250 yards is anywhere from about a foot to some 17 inches, depending on the sight-in yardage. Enough to give any one other than a trained sharpshooter, terminal problems.

And if you're a great shot and the cartridge is adequate, in your mind, why did you miss?

This type of shot does not require a sharpshooter, but it does require practice, being proficient with your firearm and understanding the weather conditions. He did not miss. It was a one shot kill.