How suitable is .30-30 for deer hunting?

It performs just fine with cast lead bullets, and the recoil generated is low enough for a youngster to use to hunt with and develop good marksmanship skills. The . read more

The 30-30 cartridge is very suitable for deer hunting. Having been used for such since 1895. Most hunters will agree that that the 30-30 is effective on deer and black bear sized game out to 200 yards. Some hunters have even taken moose with the cartridge. read more

In addition, .30-30 ammunition is significantly less expensive than most modern hunting cartridges. What’s more, most deer are shot in the woods at distances that rarely exceed 75 yards, a range at which the .30-30 excels. Finally, the .30-30 has extremely light recoil, making it popular among women and younger inexperienced hunters. Despite its long and successful history, many still question the effectiveness of the .30-30 round on deer. read more

Author’s son Erik, at age 7, proves that you really CAN kill a deer with the poor old 30-30. Younger son Mark, proves it again 12 years later! The lever-action 30-30’s virtues are many. read more