Guest ronin Posted February 23, 2005 Report Share Posted February 23, 2005 More deer have been taken with a 30/30 than just about any other rifle here in the States. I've always liked it. While your loooking at levers, check out the Marlin selection and some of the assorted calibers available for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Washi Posted February 23, 2005 Report Share Posted February 23, 2005 Re: 30-30 I love my Marlin .30-30 lever action. I really don't think you can go wrong with one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigblueraptor Posted February 23, 2005 Report Share Posted February 23, 2005 Re: 30-30 i live in ky and a 30-30 was my first hunting rifle and i still have it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njbowhntr Posted February 23, 2005 Report Share Posted February 23, 2005 Re: 30-30 I own and do hunt with a Marlin .30-30. I love my gun. Have not taken a deer with it, only had it for one season so far. But I love just shooting it. A friend of mine hunts with a Marlin .35. He has taken many deer with that gun. Good shooting and light. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David_218 Posted February 23, 2005 Report Share Posted February 23, 2005 Re: 30-30 I once owned a Remington M-788 in .30-30, and took several deer with it in KY. Very fine Caliber! Has very low recoil and is accurate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimT Posted February 23, 2005 Report Share Posted February 23, 2005 Re: 30-30 Nothing wrong with a 30-30 at all. Keep the shots under 125 yards {imho}, and it is in the freezer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLH Posted February 23, 2005 Report Share Posted February 23, 2005 Re: 30-30 I hunted for years, from 5yrs old up till I was 12 yrs old with a 30-30 and have killed many, many deer with it, including my biggest buck ever. They are very effective at relatively short distances and quite fun to shoot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJJ Posted February 24, 2005 Report Share Posted February 24, 2005 Re: 30-30 they will kill a deer just fine. i used one alot when i was a kid. killed a few deer with mine. my dad still hunts with his. no problems at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Colorado Bob Posted February 24, 2005 Report Share Posted February 24, 2005 Re: 30-30 Dave-----I would make mine a Marlin 336 in the 35 Remington. Check out www.marlinowners.com Go to the forums lots of lever fans there. I've got a big bore Marlin (444) my next one will the 35 Remington. Good Luck CB Put a good 4x scope like a Leupold & you're set for the eastern hardwoods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spyderpancake Posted February 24, 2005 Report Share Posted February 24, 2005 Re: 30-30 I have killed a lot of deer with my Marlin 30AW, including my best ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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