Why the 30-30? Well, to begin with, there are millions of hunting rifles so chambered in this country. The combination works. The old adage "if it ain't broke, don't fix it." is sensible and true. Many guys don't see the need in buying another rifle chambered in a cartridge that is a bit better for shooting at longer distances than the one they already have. While those of us who can be described as rifle loonies willingly accept any reason to buy yet another rifle, many serious hunters don't buy into that mind set. They use what has worked well for them for many years, the classic 30-30 lever gun.
FWIW, I have several 30-30 lever action rifles but don't usually hunt with them. I simply prefer something else. That doesn't make me question another man's choice of rifle or cartridge.
..........The 30-30 has served its purpose well, given its limited capabilities for well over 100+ years. Sure it works, but only up to a point. Times change as well as cartridge development.
Given the longer ranged hunting styles of today, the 30-30 won`t be the first choice out of the gun safe for most.
It is, what it is. A short to moderate ranged brush and timber cartridge, which is chambered in a handy lever carbine.
