Wojo14
WKR
There is tons of info out there and on here about bolt rifles for elk hunting.
Not too many talk about levers.
I am a trad bow hunter at heart, but if I don't get it done, then the rifle comes out. I am in it for the experiance and meat.
Anyway, being a bow hunter at heart, I like to still get close with rifle. I would say that I personally would not shoot at game over 200 yards. Just me, I am not saying it is unethical to shoot over that.
In saying this, would you guys use a 30-30 for elk within that range? 170 gr bullets? I know the 30-30 would work on mule, hog, black bear, white tail and such. But is it good on Elk? They hit pretty hard.
Curious. ...not too much on here on levers.
Oh ya, I do own a 45-70 as well. But I would reach for the trusty 30-30 first....
~Wojo
Not too many talk about levers.
I am a trad bow hunter at heart, but if I don't get it done, then the rifle comes out. I am in it for the experiance and meat.
Anyway, being a bow hunter at heart, I like to still get close with rifle. I would say that I personally would not shoot at game over 200 yards. Just me, I am not saying it is unethical to shoot over that.
In saying this, would you guys use a 30-30 for elk within that range? 170 gr bullets? I know the 30-30 would work on mule, hog, black bear, white tail and such. But is it good on Elk? They hit pretty hard.
Curious. ...not too much on here on levers.
Oh ya, I do own a 45-70 as well. But I would reach for the trusty 30-30 first....
~Wojo