Comments on: Winchester 30-30 – America’s Deer Cartridge

By: Randy

Randy — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 15:14:18 +0000

I bought a Winchester 94 3030 when I was 16 years old. When I went to the army at 19 they issued me an M-14 which I learned to use well, I liked the aperture sights,. When I got back home I put aperture sights on my 3030 and my Marlin 22.

I am now 62 and have used those guns ever since.
I live on a 100 acre farm that joins national forest land, so I have plenty of room to roam and hunt and I usually have my 3030 close by. In years past I tried a couple of bolt action rifles which shot really well, but I just didn’t see the need for them and they didn’t carry nearly as well as my 94.
I have shot at targets out to 200 yards and did very good with the 94, but the longest shot I ever took at a deer was right around 100 steps and it was no problem. Even with my ageing eyes I can still use the aperture sights well and the 3030 is as much fun to shoot as it was when I was a youngster.

By: pls1911

pls1911 — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 13:29:08 +0000

Second entry here….
Is it my imaginaton or has tha assault against our beloved 30-30 ceased somewhat over the past year? Seems like more folks are finding that it is indeed “enough gun” and is easy to carry and a hoot to shoot.

By: keegan kline

keegan kline — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 18:25:19 +0000

my name is Keegan and i am 14. i shoot 30-30 because that’s what my grandpa shots and so does my dad. I got my rifle 2 years ago and i have taken 6 deer with it so far. my rifle was given to me by my grandpa. since then it has never left my side in the field. I like the 30-30 over my 270 because the 30-30 has more shock and less recoil. when i am older i will keep the tradition alive by giving my rifle to my son ( or ill just get him a new one)

By: Stephen Mann

Stephen Mann — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 15:45:15 +0000

I agree with all that I have read. The 30-30 is and has killed more deer than most any other rifle. Its easy to carry, (Flat Sided) comes up to the shoulder with ease and recoil is never a problem, so flinching is never a problem.
What else can you want in a rifle that has won the respect of most of our fathers and grand-fathers.

Just remember, Its not about 30-30 power that kills a deer or bear its the fact that the 30-30 when placed in the right place can do the same job as any of the bigger rounds. Placement, Placement and more placement makes for good hunting and clean kills.

By: Jonathan

Jonathan — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 00:33:52 +0000

I bought my 30WCF aka 30-30 from my uncle. It’s a Marlin 336W. It has a Bausch&Lomb 3-9×40 scope on it with weaver see through scope rings. I currently shoot Remington 150grn corelok bullets. Going to try Hornady Leverevolution FTX. I like the quick action which caused me to shoot a 6 pointer at 10 yards while he was running towards my stand. Great gun, light recoil. I hate how everyone writes negative comments about the 30-30. The 30-30 has taken down most big game animals from hogs to moose and grizzlys. I can get 1″ groupings at 100 yards so that throws the myth “it’s not that accurate” out the window. Great gun, great caliber highly recomend it. To all those 30-06 lovers who diss the 30-30, the 30-30 has been around a lot longer then the 30-06 and there is a reason for that.

By: Sean

Sean — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 20:53:07 +0000

love this article, and I was actually thinking of selling my dad’s Win 30-30. My son will be getting it when I am gone.

By: Deer Hunting

Deer Hunting — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 21:56:07 +0000

Try some of the variable power scopes in the 1.5 to 5 range. Cabelas, Bushnell, Burris, Leupold and Nikon all have good scopes.

By: Henry VanderWey

Henry VanderWey — Sun, 16 Jan 2011 13:49:20 +0000

I started deer hunting last year in Missauki county in Michigan. I had a win 94 that I bought in 1972 when I was 18 years old. I put a side mount scope on it and it is very accurate with that setup. I shot two does withit at about 60 to 70 yds. and an eight poit buck at about 160yds. The one doe ran 50 yds. and then went down. The other two dropped where they stood. Many don’t like the side mount, but it works very well for me.

By: Karl

Karl — Sat, 01 Jan 2011 03:41:58 +0000

I have used the marlin .30-30 since 1978.Have bagged a deer almost every year. I sight in for 2″ high at 100 yds and have taken many deer out to 200 yds. I prefer not to but i can. I shoot year around and piss alot of other shooters off because i can out do them. I love to target shoot.

By: Alex Glover

Alex Glover — Tue, 28 Dec 2010 15:06:45 +0000

I’ve carrying a 30-30 for several years now. I’m not a beginner hunter, a woman, an old fart, or recoil adverse. I just love the feel and dependibility of my 336. I’ve had ’94s in the past and I love them, but my 336 has been through hell and high water with me on hunting trips. I’ve had buddies with more pricey rifles have more problems than I ever have when it comes to rain and snow. I love the idea of teh thud of a blunt bullet hitting its target.

This article was well written and, in my opinion, right on the mark.