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I was hunting the Idaho Montana state line in North Idaho about 1985 and found a Winchester 30-30 that was propped up against the tree...

Model 71.

Shot a wild escaped 700 lb hereford steer 50 years ago with 170 grain core lokt at 125 yds . DRT heart shot , sure am glad I didn't know...

Yes, a 30-30 will work for elk. I have killed elk with a model 94 30-30, so my conclusion is based off of facts. A 30-30 is my primary...

They are on sale as seconds on the Nosler site now. 10% off for military and first responders, when you register. 170 30-30 partitions

..side shot thru both lungs, good as a 460wea or anything else...

Thank you for that in-depth reply, very informative. Will the Hammer HHT 154gr in 308 properly function/cycle in a semi-auto AK 308...

I guess similar in that they are both cnc machined from copper and have tips. I have to say I have never looked at a Raptor. When we...

Those that know, know this to be true. Readership will always continue to be divided by those that don't know and continually quote and...

One of my best friends grew up in far NW Colorado in the 40’s and started hunting elk and big Mulies with his uncle’s .44-40 lever gun...

That was decent rule of thumb with the simple cup and core bullets or even large diameter solids from the last century. I have looked...

I don’t see why not. A nice little 30-30 would do it. Not a fair comparison but I have an old Marin 336 Texan in .35 Rem that I’d love...

I wonder back in the day, if anyone with a Winchester model 92 carbine in 44-40 caliber ever killed an elk or a buffalo? 🤔

This thread makes me glad that I still have my dad's Winchester Model 94. You never know when you're going to get stampeded by a herd of...

Interesting thread. I have enjoyed reading the posts. Thank you for starting it.