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340 yard elk with a .30-30 #19162678 01/30/24
Joined: Nov 2020 Posts: 4,574 Likes: 3 The Old Dominion 10Glocks OP Campfire Tracker
OP 10Glocks Campfire Tracker Joined: Nov 2020 Posts: 4,574 Likes: 3 The Old Dominion	This guy produces some pretty good videos. I thought this one was pretty interesting. 340 yard elk cow with a .30-30 and Hornady 160 grain FTX and [gasp] a Leupold scope. Kill at 20:45. https://vcdl.org/

Re: 340 yard elk with a .30-30 10Glocks #19162700 01/30/24
Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 8,783 Likes: 13 Fulton County PA, U.S.A. 7mmbuster Campfire Outfitter
7mmbuster Campfire Outfitter Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 8,783 Likes: 13 Fulton County PA, U.S.A.	Not many people could do that, most shouldn’t even try. Any gun will kill most animals. Bullet placement is the name of the game. But most hunters don’t put in the time to be excellent shots. Reon "Preserving the Constitution, fighting off the nibblers and chippers, even nibblers and chippers with good intentions, was once regarded by conservatives as the first duty of the citizen. It still is." � Wesley Pruden

Re: 340 yard elk with a .30-30 10Glocks #19162764 01/30/24
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earlybrd Campfire Outfitter E Joined: Nov 2015 Posts: 14,943 Likes: 8	Wow👍

Re: 340 yard elk with a .30-30 7mmbuster #19162785 01/30/24
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smokepole Campfire 'Bwana S Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 46,114 Likes: 6 Colorado	Originally Posted by 7mmbuster Not many people could do that, most shouldn’t even try. Any gun will kill most animals. Bullet placement is the name of the game. But most hunters don’t put in the time to be excellent shots. Reon Looks like this one did. A wise man is frequently humbled.

Re: 340 yard elk with a .30-30 10Glocks #19162886 01/30/24
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carrollco Campfire Regular C Joined: Feb 2012 Posts: 818 Carroll Co Mississippi	Beware of the man with one gun. He probably knows how to use it.

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Re: 340 yard elk with a .30-30 10Glocks #19162894 01/30/24
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Blackheart Campfire Ranger B Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 19,258 Likes: 11	I killed a deer at 314 with an aperture sighted Winchester 94 and 150 core lokt and I had a witness.

Re: 340 yard elk with a .30-30 10Glocks #19162898 01/30/24
Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 7,476 Likes: 6 Indiana D Dinny Campfire Tracker
Dinny Campfire Tracker D Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 7,476 Likes: 6 Indiana	I'm fairly certain that was a Reupold scope. 😉🤦‍♂️ Medics bury their mistakes..

Re: 340 yard elk with a .30-30 10Glocks #19162934 01/30/24
Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 67,763 Likes: 5 N. Central Florida, and Miami Mannlicher Campfire Kahuna
Mannlicher Campfire Kahuna Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 67,763 Likes: 5 N. Central Florida, and Miami	That this yahoo pulled it off does not mean 99% of folks toting a .30-30 should try. I bet he could not pull it off again. Sam......

Re: 340 yard elk with a .30-30 Mannlicher #19162945 01/30/24
Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 46,114 Likes: 6 Colorado S smokepole Campfire 'Bwana
smokepole Campfire 'Bwana S Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 46,114 Likes: 6 Colorado	Originally Posted by Mannlicher That this yahoo pulled it off does not mean 99% of folks toting a .30-30 should try. I bet he could not pull it off again. Not sure why you call him a "yahoo." The guy very obviously put in a lot of work testing different loads with a chronograph (including at the target), testing terminal performance of different bullets, and becoming proficient with the rifle. And produced a very good and educational video without all the braggadocio or high-fiving normally inherent in such videos. That's 180 degrees from "yahoo," and that's how it should be done. As someone who is working up some loads for my own old .30-30, I really appreciated it. I doff my cap in his direction. A wise man is frequently humbled.

Re: 340 yard elk with a .30-30 smokepole #19162973 01/30/24
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Raeford Campfire Ranger R Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 26,560 Likes: 3 Blue Ridge Mtns-Smokey Mtns	Originally Posted by smokepole Originally Posted by Mannlicher That this yahoo pulled it off does not mean 99% of folks toting a .30-30 should try. I bet he could not pull it off again. Not sure why you call him a "yahoo." The guy very obviously put in a lot of work testing different loads with a chronograph (including at the target), testing terminal performance of different bullets, and becoming proficient with the rifle. And produced a very good and educational video without all the braggadocio or high-fiving normally inherent in such videos. That's 180 degrees from "yahoo," and that's how it should be done. I doff my cap in his direction. So it isn't BuzzyH I presume? FJB & FJT

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Re: 340 yard elk with a .30-30 Raeford #19162980 01/30/24
Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 46,114 Likes: 6 Colorado S smokepole Campfire 'Bwana
smokepole Campfire 'Bwana S Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 46,114 Likes: 6 Colorado	LOL, the use of the metric system and Canadian accent was a dead giveaway, eh? A wise man is frequently humbled.

Re: 340 yard elk with a .30-30 10Glocks #19162994 01/30/24
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Sharpsman Campfire Outfitter S Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 14,726 Likes: 2 Northeast Louisiana	Lever actions went out with Hopalong Cassidy! Even birds know not to land downwind!

Re: 340 yard elk with a .30-30 Sharpsman #19163009 01/30/24
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smokepole Campfire 'Bwana S Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 46,114 Likes: 6 Colorado	Originally Posted by Sharpsman Lever actions went out with Hopalong Cassidy! LOL, and Sharps rifles went out when lever actions came along. A wise man is frequently humbled.

Re: 340 yard elk with a .30-30 10Glocks #19163022 01/30/24
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OP 10Glocks Campfire Tracker Joined: Nov 2020 Posts: 4,574 Likes: 3 The Old Dominion	All his videos are good. He's got one of my favorite utoob channels. I do appreciate his appreciation for whatever he kills. https://vcdl.org/

Re: 340 yard elk with a .30-30 10Glocks #19163023 01/30/24
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Hoosier_Beagler Campfire Member H Joined: Jan 2020 Posts: 151 Likes: 1	Scopes and lever guns...

Re: 340 yard elk with a .30-30 10Glocks #19163033 01/30/24
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Angus1895 Campfire Outfitter Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 7,757 Idaho	I have been very impressed with the 160 FTX 30 cal. Thumped several cows with vintage savage 99s in 300 savage. Between 200 - 400 yards. Been working up a 308 mx this year. "Shoot low sheriff, I think he's riding a shetland!" B. Wills

Re: 340 yard elk with a .30-30 Angus1895 #19163036 01/30/24
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smokepole Campfire 'Bwana S Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 46,114 Likes: 6 Colorado	Originally Posted by Angus1895 I have been very impressed with the 160 FTX 30 cal. What rifle and what powder(s) work best for you, if you don't mind me asking? A wise man is frequently humbled.

Re: 340 yard elk with a .30-30 10Glocks #19163040 01/30/24
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DigitalDan Campfire Kahuna Joined: May 2004 Posts: 56,172 Likes: 14 In the Swamps	We need some elk down here in Floriduh so I can try that. I am..........disturbed. Concerning the difference between man and the jackass: some observers hold that there isn't any. But this wrongs the jackass. -Twain

Re: 340 yard elk with a .30-30 10Glocks #19163041 01/30/24
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wilkeshunter Campfire Outfitter W Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 11,305 Likes: 3 North Carolina	Dang! I rarely drop whitetails that quick wit my .30-30. They usually run about 30 yards or so. Great research and video on the hunter’s part.

Re: 340 yard elk with a .30-30 10Glocks #19163137 01/30/24
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Richdeerhunter Campfire Regular R Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 1,017 Pennsylvania	A really well done video. Thanx.

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