AdvantageTimberLou Posted October 18, 2006 Report Share Posted October 18, 2006 Re: 30 - 30 ?? Winchester Model 94, have used it since I was 14 years old. My first gun ever and I still use it to this day as it meets all my needs and has sentimental value too! See no reason to upgrade!! Great gun!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doughboy1956 Posted October 18, 2006 Report Share Posted October 18, 2006 Re: 30 - 30 ?? [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] My brother on the other hand can,t stand 30-30s and lost many deer with his before changing to a larger caliber. [/ QUOTE ] LOL...has nothing to do with the caliber! [/ QUOTE ] He went to a 30-06 Springfield and got his deer every year with it. So with him it was the caliber or a defect in the 30-30 he owned. He was in the armed forces and won many a shoot off so it was not his aim or buck fever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnf Posted October 18, 2006 Report Share Posted October 18, 2006 Re: 30 - 30 ?? I love my Marlin 30-30 and killed my first 3 deer with it. When I started hunting places with shot opportunities passed 150 yards I got a 243 and then a 25-06. My Marlin shoots close to MOA with Winchester Super X 150gr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerClay Posted October 18, 2006 Report Share Posted October 18, 2006 Re: 30 - 30 ?? [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] My brother on the other hand can,t stand 30-30s and lost many deer with his before changing to a larger caliber. [/ QUOTE ] LOL...has nothing to do with the caliber! [/ QUOTE ] He went to a 30-06 Springfield and got his deer every year with it. So with him it was the caliber or a defect in the 30-30 he owned. He was in the armed forces and won many a shoot off so it was not his aim or buck fever. [/ QUOTE ] LOL! They are both the same caliber, .30 caliber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OJR Posted October 18, 2006 Report Share Posted October 18, 2006 Re: 30 - 30 ?? [ QUOTE ] LOL! They are both the same caliber, .30 caliber [/ QUOTE ] But there is considerable difference in ballistics!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyBucks Posted October 18, 2006 Report Share Posted October 18, 2006 Re: 30 - 30 ?? I hunt with one here in the mountains of east ky and honestly see no need in another rifle. In 25 years of hunting I've taken one shot at a deer in the 100-125 yard range and it's hanging on the wall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeramie Posted October 18, 2006 Report Share Posted October 18, 2006 Re: 30 - 30 ?? [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] LOL! They are both the same caliber, .30 caliber [/ QUOTE ] But there is considerable difference in ballistics!! [/ QUOTE ] Yeah, just slightly... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerClay Posted October 19, 2006 Report Share Posted October 19, 2006 Re: 30 - 30 ?? [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] LOL! They are both the same caliber, .30 caliber [/ QUOTE ] But there is considerable difference in ballistics!! [/ QUOTE ] Oh! Just a little difference Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest samueljm Posted October 19, 2006 Report Share Posted October 19, 2006 Re: 30 - 30 ?? ehhhh im not really a 30-30 fan. I woul dlike the extra confidence that a more powerful cartridge provides. I mean if the world record whitetail is standing 250 yards out and looks to weigh 350 pounds I want to know ive got some power to get through all that muscle and the confidence in my flatter shooting cartridge. Not to say the 30-30 couldnt do it...id just prefer a little more bang Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adjam5 Posted October 22, 2006 Report Share Posted October 22, 2006 Re: 30 - 30 ?? I have been gun hunting with a Marlin 30AS(cheapo 336version ) for about 20 years. It is more accurate than I need. Taken many deer with it too. I found a perfect factory load for it in the Speer Nitrex 30/30 . Im getting 1 1/2" groups at 100yards.I have not yet tried the new lever revolution ammo. When I need more pop beyond 100 yards I can grab my .300 savage or the .308 For the brush country I hunt here in NYs southern zone, the 30/30 is more than adequate deer medicine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wilsonallen Posted October 22, 2006 Report Share Posted October 22, 2006 Re: 30 - 30 ?? I have a 30-30 and like to shoot it but i do not deer hunt with it i hunt with a 280. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogg6 Posted October 27, 2006 Report Share Posted October 27, 2006 Re: 30 - 30 ?? I used a 30-30 for the first 18 years I hunted. Took a lot of deer with that Marlin lever action. Just have to know the limitations of the gun. The only reason I switch is because we started hunting near some larger fields (400 to 500 yards across) and needed a bit more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hookedonhunting Posted October 27, 2006 Report Share Posted October 27, 2006 Re: 30 - 30 ?? I shot a big doe with mine just last night at 130 yards. She ran about 60 yards and piled up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig mack Posted October 27, 2006 Report Share Posted October 27, 2006 Re: 30 - 30 ?? [ QUOTE ] I use my winchester model 94 only when hunting in fairly thick woods. Otherwise I use the ol' trusty 30-06. I wouldn't shoot at a deer past 100 yards with a .30-30. I know I know there are die hard .30-30 fans here. I don't care. I've seen the results first hand. [/ QUOTE ] I agree. I have a Marlin lever action and I dont like it at all. I would rather use a 12 gauge than that 30-30. Its also very easy to leave a bullet in it. I've racked my lever action 5 or 6 times without a shell coming out and than finally one will come popping out. I would rather have a bolt action. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian_Shooter Posted October 27, 2006 Report Share Posted October 27, 2006 Re: 30 - 30 ?? my bro jsut shot his first deer this morn with a 30-30...theres pics of itin the thread...im using one now there good guns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinger-Hunter Posted October 27, 2006 Report Share Posted October 27, 2006 Re: 30 - 30 ?? You are using one to write your post? More versital than I thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdboy53 Posted November 3, 2006 Report Share Posted November 3, 2006 Re: 30 - 30 ?? Shot placement........Out to 125 yards for sure will take one down. I just have one problem. I want to put a scope on mine and its not the angle eject....any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mule659 Posted November 3, 2006 Report Share Posted November 3, 2006 Re: 30 - 30 ?? There is absolutely nothing wrong with a 30-30 I dont care what people say you do not need a bigger round. Sure some extra distance may be good in some areas but just like with any round hitting the deer in the vitals is all that matters. Switching to a 30-06 or 7mm will not make the deer any more dead. Some people just think that using a big magnum rifle makes them seem tougher or something. Use good ammo and make a good shot and you dont have to worry. A bad shot is a bad shot regardless of what caliber you are using. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerClay Posted November 3, 2006 Report Share Posted November 3, 2006 Re: 30 - 30 ?? [ QUOTE ] Shot placement........Out to 125 yards for sure will take one down. I just have one problem. I want to put a scope on mine and its not the angle eject....any ideas? [/ QUOTE ] PM Sent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brianxt Posted November 4, 2006 Report Share Posted November 4, 2006 Re: 30 - 30 ?? There have been alot of deer killed with 30-30 look at it .It's been around for years I have never owned one probley never will inless i get one for my kids when they are ready to hunt. I like 30-06 you can use for big game other than deer example bear elk you no not ever hunter can afford to buy gun for each species of big game he hunts get one that is virsatill.By the way friend of mine has 30-30 for his kids he shot those new shells with the plastic tip says they shoot great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MattA311 Posted November 5, 2006 Report Share Posted November 5, 2006 Re: 30 - 30 ?? [ QUOTE ] I think more deer have been killed with a .30 30 than any other cartridge. [/ QUOTE ] It's also wounded more deer than any other caliber as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MattA311 Posted November 5, 2006 Report Share Posted November 5, 2006 Re: 30 - 30 ?? [ QUOTE ] There is absolutely nothing wrong with a 30-30 I dont care what people say you do not need a bigger round. Sure some extra distance may be good in some areas but just like with any round hitting the deer in the vitals is all that matters. Switching to a 30-06 or 7mm will not make the deer any more dead. Some people just think that using a big magnum rifle makes them seem tougher or something. Use good ammo and make a good shot and you dont have to worry. A bad shot is a bad shot regardless of what caliber you are using. [/ QUOTE ] Yeah but you get no range out of a 30-30. It's a 100 yard or less gun. And the lever actions are very dangerous! I would think twice about letting a kid use a 30-30 lever action. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnf Posted November 5, 2006 Report Share Posted November 5, 2006 Re: 30 - 30 ?? [ QUOTE ] It's also wounded more deer than any other caliber as well. [/ QUOTE ] Only because it's probibly shot more deer than any other caliber. Law of averages says it would wound more too. [ QUOTE ] Yeah but you get no range out of a 30-30. It's a 100 yard or less gun. And the lever actions are very dangerous! I would think twice about letting a kid use a 30-30 lever action. [/ QUOTE ] Sorry I just think that's an ignorant statement. 1. My marlin 336 shoots about 1.25 moa at 100 yards and I would feel very confident at 125-150. 2. How the heck is a lever gun any more dangerous than any other gun? I just don't see it. 3. I would guess in the last 50 years more kids under 16 used a lever action 30-30 than any 2 guns combined for deer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MattA311 Posted November 5, 2006 Report Share Posted November 5, 2006 Re: 30 - 30 ?? If you can't see how it is dangerous then you are just a crazy. Come on.. #1 to engage the safety from fire position back down to safety you have to pull the trigger and hold the hammer while it drops.. lots of force. It's hard to do when it's cold. #2 the hammer is exposed and very easy to bump.. it's just the whole makeup of the gun that is dangerous. Don't tell me it's not because I have one sitting right in front of me that I just looked at. I own one, a Marlin. It's a piece of junk. IMO! I know lots of people who are safe firearm holders who have mis- fired this gun. It happens easily no matter how careful you are. I know of one guy who almost shot himself in the foot trying to re-engage the safety after being in fire position. Don't tell me this gun is not any more dangerous than any other gun. It has a very well known reputation of being dangerous. I have been told that the newer versions have safteys on the trigger guard that make them safer. I probably wouldn't have that much of an issue with mine if it had a safety there. As far as tragetory.. are you kidding me? Have you looked at ballastics charts for this caliber? It drops off incredibly after 100 yards and loses lots of energy. If you can hit what you are aiming at out to 150 then more power to you... but I doubt most people could just due to the tragetory and energy loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MattA311 Posted November 5, 2006 Report Share Posted November 5, 2006 Re: 30 - 30 ?? [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] It's also wounded more deer than any other caliber as well. [/ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] Only because it's probibly shot more deer than any other caliber. Law of averages says it would wound more too. [/ QUOTE ] The 30-06 is more poupular than the 30-30. Much more I would say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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