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Old 09-12-2004, 07:55 PM
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The 30-30 is a great cal. I just dont care for the rainbow trajectory. It will do the job as long as you can hit where your aiming.
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Old 09-12-2004, 10:18 PM
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the 30-30 has killed more deer than cwd, but if your buying a gun there are better choices. need more info, is this a family gun, are you buying a new gun, are you just wanting to try something new. by the way i killed my first with a 30-30 so did many of my other family members & friends..


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Old 09-12-2004, 10:45 PM
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In my honest opinion, a 30-30 is a great little brush gun and shots under 150 yards. shot placement is everything, but to be honest, if you plan on huntin big muleys get a 300mag,7mm or even a 30-06. most shots on mule deer are long shots, 200-300-400 yards ,and if you see one of them big boys out 400 yards, you can make your shot with alot more confidence.
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Old 09-13-2004, 08:04 AM
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I like to use mine here in Florida where the woods are very thick and the shots are usually less than 75 yards. I have killed alot of deer with this gun and havent lost one yet.
Farthest they run is usually no more than 30 or 40 yards. Most drop alot quicker. I wouldnt use it in areas where you'll be shooting consitantly over 100 yards.
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Old 09-17-2004, 11:53 AM
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Up to 150 yds. there excellant rifles.If your a realy good shot up to 200 yds.Anything beyond that I`d consider useing anything from a .243 up to a .300 magnum.
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Old 09-18-2004, 10:37 AM
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limited range, but my uncle killed a lot of moose with a 30-30, it's weight makes it great for carrying, which makes a difference holding it up for a shot at the end of a day. great gun for snap shots in heavy cover. also great for lighter weight hunter.
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Old 09-18-2004, 09:41 PM
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I would love to have a dollar for every animal the 30-30 has killed. Anything thats been around that long and made in the numbers it has been made in has done a lot of hunting. In its day it was a powerful and versitile hunting arm.
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