Distance of a .30-.30
#2
RE: Distance of a .30-.30
stuck, I don't push it more than 150yds. I always chamber a PSP for my
first round. I have a Win 94 carbine, Mar 336c and a Savage 24V 30-30/20ga.
I prefer the 336C over the 94 carbine. The Savage I use when the brush is
real thick.
first round. I have a Win 94 carbine, Mar 336c and a Savage 24V 30-30/20ga.
I prefer the 336C over the 94 carbine. The Savage I use when the brush is
real thick.
#4
Join Date: Dec 2004
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RE: Distance of a .30-.30
I dropped a deer from about 225 with a 30-30 but I wouldn't recomend it unless you had a stable rest, knew the exact range, and had lots of practice. I held over about 12 inches and put a 170 grains right where it's supposed to go. She ran for about 30 yards before slowing to a walk, took about a dozen more steps before dropping. Flat pointed bullets expand very well even at relativly slow velocities and this one did too. I found it lodged in the meat of the ribs opposite of the side I hit her.
The damage wasn't spectacular but her chest was still filled with blood.
The damage wasn't spectacular but her chest was still filled with blood.
#5
Spike
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: USA
Posts: 30
RE: Distance of a .30-.30
The 30-30 packs respectable numbers and results out to 200yards with both 150-170gr loads for deer size game. If your looking to hunt larger game such as Bear or Elk I would say 100-150yards would be your limit.
#6
Join Date: May 2004
Location: SW Virginia
Posts: 776
RE: Distance of a .30-.30
For a 30/30 I'd try to keep my shots inside of 150yds. However, 200yds. is not out of the realm of possibility if you have a good, accurate rifle, scoped, and have practiced with it at the longer distances.
Rifle suggestion: Marlin 336 with Weaver 1-3x scope.
Ammo: stick with the 170gr. bullets.
Rifle suggestion: Marlin 336 with Weaver 1-3x scope.
Ammo: stick with the 170gr. bullets.
#7
Fork Horn
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: NY METRO AREA
Posts: 294
RE: Distance of a .30-.30
zeroed 3inches high at 100 yds and you can shoot point blank to 200 for deer.(bigger game should be within 125-150 yds or closer) Nothing further than that as energy and trajectory really take a nosedive. check out a trajectory/ballistic table.