Pensacola Fishing Forum - View Single Post - where's the love for the 30-30?

69Viking · 01-05-2009, 04:36 PM

I have a Marlin 30-30 and love it. I've been hunting with it for 5 years now. ScullsMcNasty I can confirm with the Hornady LeveRevolution bullet that you can easily kill deer at 200 yards and possibly out to 300 yards if you were to practice enough. Proof is from a shot I made 2 years back. Using the Hornady bullet I took down a thick 6 point Alabama buck at 175 yards that dropped in his tracks without taking a step. My best shot yet on a deer.

For kids I would say that depends on the kid what would be best for them. Larger kids 10-12 should be able to handle a 30-30 kick no problem. I bought my11 year old sonan H&R single shot .25-06 thinking the kick would be lighter for him but it's as muchor more than my 30-30. Regardless he shoots his .25-06withease sohe would have no problem with my 30-30.

Smaller younger kids wouldprobably do best with a .243 if it's kick is noticeably less than a 30-30.The good thing about either of these calibers isayoungster that starts hunting withone of them will probably have a deer rifle they use for life.

My Marlin 30-30 will always be my favorite now that Hornady hasextended it's range. I love the fact it is a short lightweight rifle thatholds7 shots. I've already notice it's a lot easier getting in and out of deer stands with it than my sons longer .25-06.

01-05-2009, 04:36 PM	#4
69Viking Senior Member White Marlin Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Fort Walton Beach, FL Posts: 2,644	RE: where's the love for the 30-30? I have a Marlin 30-30 and love it. I've been hunting with it for 5 years now. ScullsMcNasty I can confirm with the Hornady LeveRevolution bullet that you can easily kill deer at 200 yards and possibly out to 300 yards if you were to practice enough. Proof is from a shot I made 2 years back. Using the Hornady bullet I took down a thick 6 point Alabama buck at 175 yards that dropped in his tracks without taking a step. My best shot yet on a deer. For kids I would say that depends on the kid what would be best for them. Larger kids 10-12 should be able to handle a 30-30 kick no problem. I bought my11 year old sonan H&R single shot .25-06 thinking the kick would be lighter for him but it's as muchor more than my 30-30. Regardless he shoots his .25-06withease sohe would have no problem with my 30-30. Smaller younger kids wouldprobably do best with a .243 if it's kick is noticeably less than a 30-30.The good thing about either of these calibers isayoungster that starts hunting withone of them will probably have a deer rifle they use for life. My Marlin 30-30 will always be my favorite now that Hornady hasextended it's range. I love the fact it is a short lightweight rifle thatholds7 shots. I've already notice it's a lot easier getting in and out of deer stands with it than my sons longer .25-06.