retrieverman

Even though it is not really enough gun to kill a deer, I managed to down another doe about an hour ago with my Marlin 336T 30-30. I realize one of my 300 WSMs would have been better suited for the 50 yard shot, but I was wanting a challenge. Marlin 336T-4 Deer-0

Finch

Not enough gun? What kind of mutant deer are you shooting?

retrieverman

I am just trying to lighten the mood. Even though it is not everyone's preference, my Marlin 30-30 does the trick for me.
Like I said Marlin 336T-4/Deer-0

Finch

I didn't pick up on the sarcasm there.My badretriever.

Doe Dumper

If I can get my "new" 788 set up in time this year I plan to take it out and see if those Leverevolution bullets will really penetrate the hide

nys-buckstalker

Don't let them you fool you.They probaly all have a 30-30 in their gunsafe.I have 2 A model pre-64 and a marlin I picked up the other day.They are great brush guns.

TUK101

Now this has been a fun thread to read. I think that after 100 years of successful deer hunting the 30/30 is probably the most underrated rifle in the books. Geez, it was developed for deer (at least htat is what I have read) and has been around for more than 100 years, nuff said. So it only has an efficient range of 150 yards or so, big deal, most deer that are killed by a 30/30 are from 100 yards or less. I am not sure where all of the negetive stigma came from a 30/30 but most of it is just people down playing it to justify the $700+ expense of a new big bore rifle to thier wives. It is not an ideal rifle for big game like Elk or Moose, but at the right distance it will even do that too, just not as well as a more modern cartridge does. Oh, and did I mention that a 30/30 is only about half as expensive to shoot as a Magnum in about any caliber is? So therefore you can afford to practice a lot more and be an even better shot with your 30/30 which is really what counts when hunting.

Rebel Hog

I have a safe full of rifles and shotguns, but I still have the Marlin336c and Win 94.

Airsoft Dude

as you see in my account pic it is my 30-30 its a Winchester 94
lever action.its on here to i lov mine its awesome! I got for my elventh birth day couldent hunt then i was mad i had to wait a year to even shoot the nice baby! I shot the 5pt in my gallery with it it was my first deer ever!
airsoft dude

TUK101

That is what its all about buddy. Congrats on your deer and on owning a fine rifle. A person doesnt have to be using a cannon to be able to kill deer. The 30/30 is a perfect weapon to hunt with. Fun to shoot too.