"If you ever go into the bush, there are grizzly bears lurking behind just about every bush, waiting to pounce, so you need a powerful gun, with huge bullets" - Gatehouse ~ 2004
nice buck way to go
Some damage even for a slower moving bullet!
Compared to say a faster 270, 7-08 etc. same, more or less blood shot damage?
I am looking at going back to my old 30-30 170 round nose for deer and it has been so long since I used it that I don't remember the damage inside 100 yards.
Not meaning to take away from your post, just curious.
Thanks Mark!
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SS
I'd say less than a high velocity cartridge. If the bullet hit a few inches lower and didn't hit the spine I think the bloodshot would be much less. On the exit side the damage was minimal. I'll continue to use the rifle in certain situations where reaching out is not needed. Your 30-30 will work great!
"If you ever go into the bush, there are grizzly bears lurking behind just about every bush, waiting to pounce, so you need a powerful gun, with huge bullets" - Gatehouse ~ 2004
i shot my whitetail with my 270 and it did massive damage,in the future i am going to use a 30 30 on future hunts in the thicker bush
I went from a .45-70 to a .30-30 last year for close range. I’m also shooting Barnes TSX. Super pleased with how it worked out. Meat Los was virtually nil, which was my goal. Last year my hunting partner shot two blacktail with his .30-06. Meat loss was unreal.
This years result from .30-30 with the “gnar” on the shop towel. The TSXs are literally “eat up to the hole” type ammo. As with anything, shot placement is important.
Last edited by Redthies; 12-09-2021 at 07:03 AM.
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Thanks for the share TB, the youngun is definitely getting his life lessons, congrats.
Nice buck!!
kenny
I love it when the seasons change.
Fishing to Hunting.