I use a Browning BAR .270 solely for hunting, but as of 2 months ago I acquired a 1964 Marlin 336 30-30, from my grandpa. I have put much time into learning how to shoot the 336 accurately, while both maintaining sight picture & loading it after the magazine is 1/2 way depleted, thus always keeping it topped off.
I now feel confident with dedicating it as my home defense weapon. Over penetration is not an issue for I live on a large piece of property next to miles of potato fields, and pine forest. I also have a Taurus PT92, but feel great confidence in the 30-30 stopping power, if the rare event were to arise to use lethal force.
So now here come the questions to THR.
What's the best self defense ammo for 30-30? I am assuming any soft point 150gr as it is the fastest and designed to expand into medium size game.
Does the 30-30 have the stopping power to immediately incapacitate 2 legged prey with a centermass shot?
Over penetration put aside, what would yall feel more confident with, a lever 30-30 with 6+1 soft point, or a wonder-nine with 18 rds of 124gr Gold Dot?
These questions might seem redundant, but I am genuine to know yalls opinions! I am basically trying to convince myself that the 336 is a better option for home-defense compared to my 9mm pistol. I mean the 336 is light,short, quickly able to sight, and shoots very accurately even with quick follow up shots.
The only downfall is magazine capacity as it holds 6+1, and, My Taurus holds 17+1 gold dot 9mm. But I Am hoping that the 30-30 stopping power from 1 shot will be more than enough to sacrifice magazine capacity.
I know all of this might seem paranoid, but I had several power tools stolen from my pickup a few days ago by a couple of methheads, while it was parked outside. I live on a lot of property, and the event really woke me up to be more prepared. The criminals got caught, and were responsible for multiple house and vehicular robberies in the county. I eventually would like to get a high capacity semiautomatic rifle, but will have to make due with what I have until price & availability get better.
I appreciate all your help and opinions!
I now feel confident with dedicating it as my home defense weapon. Over penetration is not an issue for I live on a large piece of property next to miles of potato fields, and pine forest. I also have a Taurus PT92, but feel great confidence in the 30-30 stopping power, if the rare event were to arise to use lethal force.
So now here come the questions to THR.
What's the best self defense ammo for 30-30? I am assuming any soft point 150gr as it is the fastest and designed to expand into medium size game.
Does the 30-30 have the stopping power to immediately incapacitate 2 legged prey with a centermass shot?
Over penetration put aside, what would yall feel more confident with, a lever 30-30 with 6+1 soft point, or a wonder-nine with 18 rds of 124gr Gold Dot?
These questions might seem redundant, but I am genuine to know yalls opinions! I am basically trying to convince myself that the 336 is a better option for home-defense compared to my 9mm pistol. I mean the 336 is light,short, quickly able to sight, and shoots very accurately even with quick follow up shots.
The only downfall is magazine capacity as it holds 6+1, and, My Taurus holds 17+1 gold dot 9mm. But I Am hoping that the 30-30 stopping power from 1 shot will be more than enough to sacrifice magazine capacity.
I know all of this might seem paranoid, but I had several power tools stolen from my pickup a few days ago by a couple of methheads, while it was parked outside. I live on a lot of property, and the event really woke me up to be more prepared. The criminals got caught, and were responsible for multiple house and vehicular robberies in the county. I eventually would like to get a high capacity semiautomatic rifle, but will have to make due with what I have until price & availability get better.
I appreciate all your help and opinions!
