WEATHERBY460
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Just got a 336 in 30/30. What ammo is hard hitting for large game under 100 yards? Thanks
Marlin 336 30/30 - Best ammo for Large Deer/Elk/Bear?
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For 30-30 velocities, Remington Corelokt are hard to beat. Either 150gr or 170gr depending on what the rifle likes.
Bang4theBuck
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If it were me, I would look at something by Hammer. Maybe the 120 or the 143 Lever Hammer . Looks like you could push it up to over 2500-2700 fps, depending on your choice. Your rifle likely has a 1:12 twist rate, which will stabilize these bullets just fine.
For large deer,bear,elk the Remington 170gr SP Coreloks will work well with shots under 100 yards.
We have a complete line up for the 3030. We have 150 and 170 grain pulls from Sierra and Hornady, as well as 120 hammers and 150 maker all copper. We could do anything else you want as well.
The last bear I shot with my 3030 was with a 150 grain power point at 10 yards and strung him end to end 2x with complete pass through. First shot through the heart and out its butt. Second shot through left hip and out the right shoulder.
Nothing special is needed at 3030 velocities. But hammer, maker ,swift and I think Northfork all have tough bullets if you desire.
The last bear I shot with my 3030 was with a 150 grain power point at 10 yards and strung him end to end 2x with complete pass through. First shot through the heart and out its butt. Second shot through left hip and out the right shoulder.
Nothing special is needed at 3030 velocities. But hammer, maker ,swift and I think Northfork all have tough bullets if you desire.
sable tireur
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Simplicity it a marvelous thing in any process.
I've been shooting the .30-30 Rem. Core-Lokt for a couple of decades with perfect results. Under 100 yards pretty much insures performance as long as you select the right shot and do your part.
The 170 gr. should produce more energy on target and be 'hard hitting'. Here is the ballistics information:
https://www.remington.com/rifle/core-lokt/29-27820.html
Enjoy!
huntforfood
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anything fusion
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I have had good luck with Hornady's LeverEvolution 160 grain. They are extremely accurate in my Marlin and I have been efficient killers on deer.
Deputy819
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X 2! Under 100 yards with the 30-30 the 170gr Corelokt is all you need.
DylanWalsh
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Following this one for my first lever gun hunt here in CO 3rd season this year.
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Like others on here I'm a meat and potatoes guy. CoreLokt is all you need. Used them for years in my model 99 in 300 Savage(150 and 180gr). Shoot 150 gr in the model 336. Have killed elk with the 175gr in 7 mag.
Only time I needed a hammer was to drive a nail
.^^^. My first deer rifle. The Hornady 160 is good I hear but I have no experience with it.
