Loaded the 178 gr ELD-X in my 30-06 with Ramshot Hunter. Muzzle velocity was 2790 fps. Accuracy was excellent. I zeroed the rifle at 200 yards and took it on a cow elk hunt in Oregon.
Long stalk followed by a 405 yard shot in a stiff crosswind. The shot broke her foreleg, then penetrated the...
Buddy of mine uses his iron-sight Marlin 30-30... That kinda blows me away, but he loves that rifle and uses it well.
I usually rely on my 25-06 or 30-06 Rem 700 CDL's.
They're awfully fun to hunt, and taste great. :)
Regards, Guy
Not a huge buck, but crippled up with foot & leg injuries as I am this year, this one will do.
A single handloaded 160 grain Sierra Game King at 3050 fps from the 7mm Rem Mag did the job. Sadly I pulled the shot a few inches to the rear instead of tucking it right behind the shoulder as...
Personally, for that once-in-a-lifetime hunt, I'd likely use my 30-06 with the 6x Leupold, because it's been awfully good to me.
But... I have a lot of respect for the 30-30, and occasionally hunt with mine, an old Glenfield, by Marlin.
Folks tag goats with archery gear... I suspect that you...