Uh, nowhere has it been stated that the 30-30 outperforms any specific caliber. The discussion is on a good caliber for hunting "timber". 30-30 fits the bill and will do just fine. So would my '06. And even a .308.
But we are talking about timber....timber to me is thick cover with a...
Huh, I have seen heavy blood "trails" (if you want to call it a trail leading to 20 yards from where the critter was hit) from a .50 patched round ball from a muzzleloader, and I'm pretty sure its moving slower than a 30-30.
Never really thought about wind drift though.....probably because...
30-30 with a Remy Corelokt has killed elk, deer and other big game since 1939, before all of the lightning fast plastic tipped bullets were even on the scene. I agree that with a 150gr soft point, it's an amazing timber rifle.
I only have a percussion at the moment. I am planning on building a flinter soon. Good to know that there are still people out there that appreciate the old ways.
I enjoy ultra-light fishing for trout, panfish or just about anything that will bite. From throwing 1/16 oz spinners to wacky rigging small plastics, even the smallest fish is a fight.
You mean to tell me that you harvested all of those critters wearing jeans......
Geez, I thought a hunter must wear the latest and greatest camo pattern to hunt.
Honestly, I wear carhart pants and a flannel while deer/elk hunting during muzzleloader season. I wear the same, but with an...
Another great caliber that nestles between the two calibers listed and would be a great compromise would be 30-30. Lighter recoiling than the .308, better trajectory than the 45-70, and can be had in single shot, lever and bolt actions. Ammo is available everywhere. Plenty of potency for...
My vote goes to 30-06. Although the magnum cartridges are powerful and "fast", an elk will fall with standard long action or short action cartridges.
Here are some very wise words from the man himself....
As stated, the Army did. And I also believe the Corp did also. The only 7.62x51 rifles that are still in active service for regular troops are the M110 and the EBR14.
The M24 is a rem700 long action that was fitted with a bolt stop. When they rechambered to 300wm, they eliminated the bolt...
I have a friend that lives in Laramie. He has an old 1917 like I do. His is topped with a fixed 4x weaver. The guy fills his tags for antelope, deer and elk every year.
I use a fixed 4x luepold. I live "out west". I have never felt like I didn't have enough scope for big game. Then again, I have practiced religiously with my rifle (and no, shooting from a bench isn't practicing as I dont think there are benches to shoot from in the field). I also have...