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Re: 45-70 vs 30-30
[Re: 300gr]
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03/20/17 04:08 AM
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Goatkiller
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35 Remington is really hard to beat. Hard to kill one "deader". 30-30 works fine. You might could find a short one 18" barrel, which is a handy little devil. 35 Remington, in my experience,... better than 30-30 and not as overkill as 45-70. Good round. 45-70 in something like a Guide Gun = Show Stopper at those ranges.
Best misunderstood and labeled "woods" round ever = .356 or.358 Winchester. Hands down. Bought the same up close but just not as limited with it as you can comfortably shoot a bit further.
Last edited by Goatkiller; 03/20/17 04:12 AM.
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Re: 45-70 vs 30-30
[Re: Goatkiller]
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03/20/17 03:08 PM
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MS_Hunter
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Never owned a 30-30 but I do own a 45-70 and it flats kills the hell out of deer. Devastating round. Only had 1 deer run and I hit it bad, every other DRT.
In your darkest hour when the demons come, call on me brother and we'll fight them together.
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Re: 45-70 vs 30-30
[Re: Forrestgump1]
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03/21/17 08:31 AM
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87dixieboy
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No one has said it yet and that prolly because it wasn't in the title but I would take a good look at the 444 as well.
Only accurate rifles are interesting.
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Re: 45-70 vs 30-30
[Re: BamaGrad85]
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03/21/17 02:06 PM
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NW Alabama
R_H_Clark
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What about a Savage 300? It's a lever action and excellent close range gun. Do you mean a Savage 99 in 300 savage caliber? I've never heard of a model 300 Savage,but that doesn't mean much. I would love to have that 358 Win Savage 99 listed for $700 at 24hourcampfire.
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Re: 45-70 vs 30-30
[Re: Forrestgump1]
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03/21/17 03:57 PM
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BamaGrad85
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Yes, I have a Savage Model 99 in 300 Savage caliber. Keep in mind it was a real popular deer rifle before the 308 Win came around. Great gun regardless.
Last edited by BamaGrad85; 03/21/17 04:03 PM.
I came, I saw, so I killed them all......Vern
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Re: 45-70 vs 30-30
[Re: BamaGrad85]
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03/21/17 05:02 PM
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Yes, I have a Savage Model 99 in 300 Savage caliber. Keep in mind it was a real popular deer rifle before the 308 Win came around. Great gun regardless. Absolutely! I still want one in 358 Win.
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Re: 45-70 vs 30-30
[Re: SkipJack]
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04/01/17 02:02 PM
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The Boonies a.k.a. Pickens cou...
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To answer your question - 45-70 = stopping power. And it takes more to turn a 45-70 than a 30-30 or .35 45-70 is superior in thick stuff
Two roads diverged in the woods and I took the one with deep ruts,hills and mud.It may be bumpy but WHAT A RIDE!
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Re: 45-70 vs 30-30
[Re: Forrestgump1]
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04/03/17 03:35 AM
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Fayetteville, Tennessee
Bamabucks14
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I've owned a 45/70 guide gun, a model 94 30-30 and a 35 Remington. I be shot a .444 a few times. I'd go with the 35 Remington personally. But there is something cool about shooting a 45/70!! I miss mine and wish I never would have sold it!
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Re: 45-70 vs 30-30
[Re: Forrestgump1]
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04/06/17 11:35 PM
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Clanton, AL
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A 30/30 is one of the best deer guns in the world. I know mine has taken more deer than I can remember. But I'm a big fan of the 45-70 too. Both are good brush guns. Ammo is much cheaper for the 30/30 but other than that, its a toss up. Either one is just as good a killer as the other.
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Re: 45-70 vs 30-30
[Re: 300gr]
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04/08/17 06:14 PM
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Jasper, Alabama
ValleyDawg
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Just don't get ported barrels One of my favorite guns to shoot was a 4570 that I ported. It now belongs to 300ruger. Last i heard he loves it too. I really couldn't tell a difference in noise level out in the open. The porting really keeps the barrel down and flat for follow up shots or multiple shots (pig hunting) if done right.
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I prefer solid not hollow points. Preferred the Winchester but bought fusion last time. They are just as good
