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To decide whether or not the .30-30 is a good choice for hunting, we need to look at how we can expect it to perform in the field. Here are some of the most important aspects to consider. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you are hunting for elk, you\u2019ll need to ensure using an accurate gun. This will ensure you can hit the target area and deliver a swift death. If you miss, the animal will suffer needlessly.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You might not get the same accuracy as other calibers, like the .30-06. However, the .30-30 will still be a relatively solid shot. As we\u2019ll discuss later, you\u2019ll need to be reasonably close to the target. From this distance, you should achieve a relatively tight grouping.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are a few ways to improve your rifle’s accuracy. These include:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Another benefit of using a .30-30 is how much they weigh. They tend to be some of the lightest guns on the market. This is good for hunters, making it easier to carry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The good news is that this recoil is relatively mild, especially compared with the other guns typically used for elk hunting. This will make it easier for beginners to handle. It will also make it easier for you to make a follow-up shot if required. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Many .30-30 rifles will be lever action-style weapons. While this might have a few downsides, like limited range, it also presents some upsides. Most significantly, you\u2019ll be easily able to chamber another round. You won\u2019t need to look up from the scope as you do this. As a result, you\u2019ll be able to fire a follow-up shot quickly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Finally, the .30-30 is among the most popular calibers in the United States<\/a>. Most major manufacturers will offer a rifle in this caliber. Ammunition is freely available. As a result, buying a gun and ammo will be pretty inexpensive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The .30-30 has a relatively limited range. If you are hunting for large animals, like elk, you\u2019ll need to shoot from within 100 yards. This ensures the bullet will hit with enough force to take them down.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
One of the best ways to calculate the range of a gun is by looking at how quickly it fires the bullets. Generally, it will need to travel at 1,500 fps when it makes contact with the elk. How fast it travels will depend on both the gun and the bullet you are using.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Usually, the .30-30 won\u2019t be too powerful. It\u2019s common for most of these bullets to be traveling at 2,250 fps<\/a> when they leave the gun. This is because of the way that they are shaped, often with a rounded tip. This slows their flight, as it takes more effort to push the air out of the way.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Even experienced shooters will struggle to kill an elk from more than 100 yards away with a .30-30. As a result, you will often need to get closer. Depending on your skill, you might need to try for 75 or 50 yards. As a general rule, the closer you can get, the better. You\u2019ll have more chance of delivering a kill shot. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
