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Re: Will a 30-30 kill a deer ol_mike #17720696 10/21/22
Joined: May 2002 Posts: 9,515 Vic_in_Va Campfire Outfitter
Vic_in_Va Campfire Outfitter Joined: May 2002 Posts: 9,515	I've killed deer with my '70 Winchester M94 from powder-burn distance to a lazered 236 yards. No other changes than a Williams FP receiver sight and a Skinner post front sight. The rifle absolutely loves 3031/170 Hornady FP, shoots them inordinately close together at 2127 fps. I have to chuckle a little about how weak the .30-30 is stated to be, but my latest AR build is in a powerhouse round. .300 Ham'r, a modern equivalent to....you guessed it right....the .30-30! I don't know how many deer it's killed, but it's a bunch. Some Black bear and pigs will also testify....no, they can't. They ded too. I look at it as a damn good round for close in stuff, there's better for longer distance, and I like the rifles it typically comes in. If'n the Ham'r works like they say, I'll like it, too.

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Re: Will a 30-30 kill a deer Dave_Spn #17720701 10/21/22
Joined: Jan 2016 Posts: 95,491 J jaguartx Campfire Oracle
jaguartx Campfire Oracle J Joined: Jan 2016 Posts: 95,491	Originally Posted by Dave_Spn Not ever. A hunter using a 30/30 can kill a deer, but a 30/30 on its own cannot kill a deer. Hahaha. Truth. Bingo Ecc 10:2 The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but that of a fool to the left. A Nation which leaves God behind is soon left behind. "The Lord never asked anyone to be a tax collector, lowyer, or Redskins fan". I Dindo Nuffin

Re: Will a 30-30 kill a deer ol_mike #17720703 10/21/22
Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 60,642 Iowa/NW Ontario W wabigoon Campfire Kahuna
wabigoon Campfire Kahuna W Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 60,642 Iowa/NW Ontario	Yes. These premises insured by a Sheltie in Training ,--- and Cooey.o "May the Good Lord take a likin' to you"

Re: Will a 30-30 kill a deer Stump Buster #17720705 10/21/22
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Vic_in_Va Campfire Outfitter Joined: May 2002 Posts: 9,515	Originally Posted by Stump Buster Bullet technology has come a LONG way since the 1890’s, that said, it hasn’t improved so much that the 30WCF/30-30win can effectively kill deer. Many will try it as a stunt, but it requires getting extremely close to the animal and competently placing a very tricky shot. Not many shooters are capable of such a feat. Better to stick with something with lots of knockdown power, like a 6.5 Creedmoor. A picture of the gentleman writing this.

Re: Will a 30-30 kill a deer ol_mike #17720706 10/21/22
Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 43,822 Hi-Line SamOlson Campfire 'Bwana
SamOlson Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 43,822 Hi-Line	I am seriously thinking about shooting a couple does with a 30-30. Or a huge buck.

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Re: Will a 30-30 kill a deer Vic_in_Va #17720710 10/21/22
Joined: Jan 2016 Posts: 95,491 J jaguartx Campfire Oracle
jaguartx Campfire Oracle J Joined: Jan 2016 Posts: 95,491	Originally Posted by Vic_in_Va I've killed deer with my '70 Winchester M94 from powder-burn distance to a lazered 236 yards. No other changes than a Williams FP receiver sight and a Skinner post front sight. The rifle absolutely loves 3031/170 Hornady FP, shoots them inordinately close together at 2127 fps. I have to chuckle a little about how weak the .30-30 is stated to be, but my latest AR build is in a powerhouse round. .300 Ham'r, a modern equivalent to....you guessed it right....the .30-30! I don't know how many deer it's killed, but it's a bunch. Some Black bear and pigs will also testify....no, they can't. They ded too. I look at it as a damn good round for close in stuff, there's better for longer distance, and I like the rifles it typically comes in. If'n the Ham'r works like they say, I'll like it, too. Great picture and rifle. Ecc 10:2 The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but that of a fool to the left. A Nation which leaves God behind is soon left behind. "The Lord never asked anyone to be a tax collector, lowyer, or Redskins fan". I Dindo Nuffin

Re: Will a 30-30 kill a deer ol_mike #17720711 10/21/22
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GRIZZ Campfire Tracker Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 3,963	Originally Posted by ol_mike ?? It will but you won't dumb fuqk.... Coyotes shot no waiting.

Re: Will a 30-30 kill a deer Yoder409 #17720716 10/21/22
Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 23,685 western VA J jackmountain Campfire Ranger
jackmountain Campfire Ranger J Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 23,685 western VA	Originally Posted by Yoder409 Not anymore. This^. Deer have become hardened over time. Mostly due to the internet. .338 Lapua at minimum, even better, 6.5 creedmoor just to be sure.

Re: Will a 30-30 kill a deer SamOlson #17720719 10/21/22
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jackmountain Campfire Ranger J Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 23,685 western VA	Originally Posted by SamOlson I am seriously thinking about shooting a couple does with a 30-30. Or a huge buck. Yuge. #triggertheboomers. Last edited by jackmountain; 10/21/22.

Re: Will a 30-30 kill a deer ol_mike #17720728 10/21/22
Joined: May 2018 Posts: 2,933 current river country MO H hosfly Campfire Regular
hosfly Campfire Regular H Joined: May 2018 Posts: 2,933 current river country MO	If a pointed stick can kill a deer anything can I AM AMERICA!

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Re: Will a 30-30 kill a deer jackmountain #17720731 10/21/22
Joined: May 2016 Posts: 60,181 Montana J Jim_Conrad Campfire Kahuna
Jim_Conrad Campfire Kahuna J Joined: May 2016 Posts: 60,181 Montana	Originally Posted by jackmountain Originally Posted by SamOlson I am seriously thinking about shooting a couple does with a 30-30. Or a huge buck. Yuge. #triggertheboomers. You won't wanna be there for it. #ragekilling I am MAGA.

Re: Will a 30-30 kill a deer jackmountain #17720738 10/21/22
Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 43,822 Hi-Line SamOlson Campfire 'Bwana
SamOlson Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 43,822 Hi-Line	Yuge bro, yuge.

Re: Will a 30-30 kill a deer roundoak #17720742 10/21/22
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jackmountain Campfire Ranger J Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 23,685 western VA	Originally Posted by roundoak The buck on the left was killed about 30 miles east of me with a Springfield Arms Model 840 30-30 and 170 gr Remington Core-Lokt. Bet the buck on the right died from laughter if that guy was wearing the same outfit. Love the matching slip on retard shoes they’re both wearing. Last edited by jackmountain; 10/21/22.

Re: Will a 30-30 kill a deer Blackheart #17720744 10/21/22
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dpd Campfire Regular D Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 1,591 somewhere " downdabayou " in ...	Originally Posted by Blackheart Originally Posted by ltppowell Sheeeit... crappy Rem or Win 165's in a 30-30 is about as deady as it gets, if you can hit em. When did they start making 165's for the .30-30 ? I've killed a pile with 150's and 170's but never seen any 165's. Hornady used to make Leverevolution in 165 gr.

Re: Will a 30-30 kill a deer Vic_in_Va #17720745 10/21/22
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alwaysoutdoors Campfire Ranger A Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 27,784 TN	Originally Posted by Vic_in_Va Originally Posted by Stump Buster Bullet technology has come a LONG way since the 1890’s, that said, it hasn’t improved so much that the 30WCF/30-30win can effectively kill deer. Many will try it as a stunt, but it requires getting extremely close to the animal and competently placing a very tricky shot. Not many shooters are capable of such a feat. Better to stick with something with lots of knockdown power, like a 6.5 Creedmoor. A picture of the gentleman writing this.

Re: Will a 30-30 kill a deer JohnnyLoco #17720751 10/21/22
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alwaysoutdoors Campfire Ranger A Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 27,784 TN	Originally Posted by JohnnyLoco Kills everything #bumperdumperassasin

Re: Will a 30-30 kill a deer SamOlson #17720753 10/21/22
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jackmountain Campfire Ranger J Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 23,685 western VA	Originally Posted by SamOlson Yuge bro, yuge. You’d seriously be better off beating it to death with buttstock. #slowpitchunderhandsoftballstyle

Re: Will a 30-30 kill a deer dpd #17720760 10/21/22
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Blackheart Campfire Ranger B Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 19,229	Originally Posted by dpd Originally Posted by Blackheart Originally Posted by ltppowell Sheeeit... crappy Rem or Win 165's in a 30-30 is about as deady as it gets, if you can hit em. When did they start making 165's for the .30-30 ? I've killed a pile with 150's and 170's but never seen any 165's. Hornady used to make Leverevolution in 165 gr. Leverevolution is 160 grain.

Re: Will a 30-30 kill a deer alwaysoutdoors #17720761 10/21/22
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jackmountain Campfire Ranger J Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 23,685 western VA	Originally Posted by alwaysoutdoors Originally Posted by JohnnyLoco Kills everything #bumperdumperassasin

Re: Will a 30-30 kill a deer jackmountain #17720763 10/21/22
Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 8,231 bc Canada 673 Campfire Outfitter
673 Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 8,231 bc Canada	Originally Posted by jackmountain Originally Posted by SamOlson Yuge bro, yuge. You’d seriously be better off beating it to death with buttstock. #slowpitchunderhandsoftballstyle Thats a legitimate question....can a 30-30 buttstock beat someone to death?...yes, just not as quick as a 338 Lapua buttstock beating.

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