kd7nqb
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As I mentioned in THIS THREAD I recently inherited a pretty nice Winchester Model 94 in 30-30win.
This gun means more to me than just about anything else I own because it came from my father in law. I feel that he would rather see me use it than let it just be a safe queen.
So I know a little about the 30-30 ballistics and the history of the round, seems to be a great round for deer and black bear but I am not really sure what its limits are.
So I am looking for some input on what this gun is really suited for
Assuming these things
Using these parameters I can safely assume that deer is certainly good to hunt with the 30-30 and black bear is also ok
What about Elk? Is this too small for a healthy sized elk?
What about wild hogs? I know these things are notoriously tough but I also know that a lot of hogs get taken with .357mag and the like
Is it safe to assume that cougars and coyotes could also be safely dispatched with the 30-30win?
This gun means more to me than just about anything else I own because it came from my father in law. I feel that he would rather see me use it than let it just be a safe queen.
So I know a little about the 30-30 ballistics and the history of the round, seems to be a great round for deer and black bear but I am not really sure what its limits are.
So I am looking for some input on what this gun is really suited for
Assuming these things
- I know all rounds are capable of taking T-rex if you hit the brain stem perfectly, so I am not talking about a lucky shot I am talking about a reasonable pacific northwest hunting shot broadside
- Lets assume a max range of 150yds or so
- I am looking for a one shot drop if not a one shot kill
- Most likely using factory ammo in the 150-170 grain range.
Using these parameters I can safely assume that deer is certainly good to hunt with the 30-30 and black bear is also ok
What about Elk? Is this too small for a healthy sized elk?
What about wild hogs? I know these things are notoriously tough but I also know that a lot of hogs get taken with .357mag and the like
Is it safe to assume that cougars and coyotes could also be safely dispatched with the 30-30win?