Hey all,
I drew an Oregon goat tag this year and, with some reservation, would like to use my grandmother's old Model '94 .30-30. The reservation comes from multiple threads talking about anchoring goats in their tracks, suggesting anything from .25-06 to .338 Winchesters and above. However, a lot of these conversations are with the current trends in long range hunting. My plan would be to close the distance to 100-150 yards and aim for bone.
I did take a ~300 lbs. black bear this spring with it using 150gr. Hornady Interbonds and really enjoyed the challenge after spending years in the long range game. The first bullet penetrated through vitals, stopping on the offside hide. The second bullet hit femur as he was running away and dropped him.
So my question is, for those more experienced, would you ever consider using a .30-30 winny? If so, what would your bullet choice be? I am capable and would like to handload for the hunt.
Thanks in advance!
P.S. I am doing a mini-series on the hunt, mostly for myself, if anyone is interested in watching it.
I drew an Oregon goat tag this year and, with some reservation, would like to use my grandmother's old Model '94 .30-30. The reservation comes from multiple threads talking about anchoring goats in their tracks, suggesting anything from .25-06 to .338 Winchesters and above. However, a lot of these conversations are with the current trends in long range hunting. My plan would be to close the distance to 100-150 yards and aim for bone.
I did take a ~300 lbs. black bear this spring with it using 150gr. Hornady Interbonds and really enjoyed the challenge after spending years in the long range game. The first bullet penetrated through vitals, stopping on the offside hide. The second bullet hit femur as he was running away and dropped him.
So my question is, for those more experienced, would you ever consider using a .30-30 winny? If so, what would your bullet choice be? I am capable and would like to handload for the hunt.
Thanks in advance!
P.S. I am doing a mini-series on the hunt, mostly for myself, if anyone is interested in watching it.