The Marlin .30-30 knocks em down

**Whootsinator** · 11-29-10, 20:01

That's a nice buck, and a nice rifle! I'm a big fan of the .35 Remington cartridge in lever guns.

**Oscar 319** · 11-29-10, 20:12

I shot my first buck at 13 with a 30-30 Grandpa gave me.

It was a Winchester Model 64 with a 24" barrel. The deer was a 180 pound 2 point (4 pt to White Tail hunters) Mule Deer.

We paced the shot at about 75 yards. The 150 grain Core-lokt bullet worked beautifully. As Grandpa said it, "it looked like the shot cut its legs off".

I the rare year that I go deer hunting, I still carry that open sight "antique". It is easy to carry, fast to the shoulder, fun to shoot and gets the job done.

I love that gun.

**300WM** · 11-29-10, 20:14

Originally Posted by SMC Nubby

I've got a Winchester Model 94 that I love.

Have you shot any of Hornady's Leverevolution rounds yet? I'd be interested to hear what people's experience with them were.

I get 4.5 inch groups at 200 with Winchester Super X. 2.5 with the Hornaday. Plus, a little more noise and kick (it is slight, but noticeable). This with my Marlin 336 30-30. The Hornadays will bring down the hogs, too, very well.

**LonghunterCO** · 11-29-10, 22:32

I like the "ubob".

**bgoode** · 11-30-10, 19:39

Originally Posted by LonghunterCO

I like the "ubob".

Thanks Man! Works Good

**MeanRider** · 12-19-10, 13:21

all kinds of nice tools there to take down the tasty critters.

**iammrbill** · 12-22-10, 14:14

good job. imo every kill is a trophy.

i took my first deer ever w/a Marlin 336 30-30.

any info on the knife, looks very nice.

**JStor** · 12-22-10, 16:45

Nice little buck. My son took his first deer with a Marlin .30-30 and earned the rifle for his own. Last year, my daughter took her first with the same rifle. It'll place 3 factory Winchester 170 gr. Power Points into 1.5 inches off the bench. I installed Williams receiver sights on it years ago, and those Marlins just plain work!

Also, I visited your website...very nice knives. I would like a slim line Sidekick or Companion or that little EDC...when I get some spare funds.

**Suwannee Tim** · 12-23-10, 05:42

I have accumulated hundreds and hundreds pieces of 30-30 brass over the years. I'm going to get one one day. I had a Remington 788 bolt action in 30-30 that I sold and regretted.