deer hunting with a 3030

[Goatman]

I just got it and was surprised by its lack of recoil... It has less then my 243 and 270... I love all 3 guns, but this is my primary hunting rifle now.

However I do not know the effective range of a 3030 on a deer.

 

[killerkarl]

I use mine when I am in the woods and won't be shooting more than 150 yards. If I am hunting over big fields with shots of 200 yards and more I grab another rifle.

 

[rocko]

I think there have been more deer killed in La. with a 3030 than any other caliber.

 

[john17427]

Killed my first deer 30 years ago with a borrowed Marlin 3030. It'll do the job well.

 

[Goatman]

Well I paid 250 for this one and think I got a steal.

 

[bayoupirate]

I think KillerKarl has it right.

Effective Range Depends on rifle/ammo/shooter's accuracy abilities, but the caliber is good out to 150-200yds with enough energy.

 

[Goatman]

Ok sitting in the stand with her today lol and there is no scope on this gun probably never will be.

 

[doc ace]

I think there have been more deer killed in La. with a 3030 than any other caliber.

+1 and I'd like to believe this to be true for the United States. Hopefully someone can dig up a counter argument.

 

[rocketsteve]

Ok sitting in the stand with her today lol and there is no scope on this gun probably never will be.

The front sight on my Marlin is a bit too bulky and covers more of the target than I would like. You might want to keep your shots to about 100 yards or less. Any farther than that and you risk missing the vital "heart/lung" region.



My Marlin 30-30 is scoped and I love it. It's a great deer gun!! Enjoy yours.

 

[dtrice]

+1 and I'd like to believe this to be true for the United States.

Yep, it's gotta be in the top 5-10 calibers. The win 94 and the marlin 336 are the most popular sporting rifles ever for a reason. Hurts the animal, not the shooter. Ammo has been tough to find lately, though.

 

[Goatwhiskers]

I strongly suspect that there are more deer killed in the US with a .22 long rifle than any other caliber. Think about it. GW

 

[thustead]

I agree with the .22, not the most effective, but the most used.

 

[kibb]

Just curious, in how many states is it legal to hunt deer with .22?

 

[killerkarl]

Just curious, in how many states is it legal to hunt deer with .22?

Probably most of the ones taken with a .22 aren't legal to begin with. I remember my grandfather getting rid of some nuisance deer from his garden from time to time with a .22.

 

[twentynine]

I use a Marlin 336, with a 3-9x40 cabela's scope, I stoke it with Remington 150gr core locks.

Absolutely deadly on deer. That being said longest shot I've used it for was about 60 yards. Where I hunt, in most of my blinds I can't see 50 yards. I would have confidence in my 30-30 out to 100 yards. Over 100 yards my eye sight becomes a factor.

And---
If you got it for $250, in decent condition, you done good!

 

[Goatman]

Oh the gun is in excellent condition! It has very quickly become my favorite gun. I did however turn around and buy a 270/ scope combo for 300 and I like it also, but it was bought for long range and hog hunting. Its going to be easy to mount a light to.