30-30 report from deer cull -
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30-30 report from deer cull -
10 fallow deer were killed today with a 30-30. Tried different ammo. Shots out to 100 yards, none further.
150 gr Remingtons accounted for 5 deer. 4 went down immediately with a behind the front leg shot. 1 into the shoulder shot resulted in the deer running 50 yards and standing to be shot again behind the front leg. 3 out of 6 shots completely passed through the deer.
170 gr Federal accounted for 5 deer. 1 into the shoulder shot dropped the deer right there, about 90 yards out. 1 into the shoulder shot caused the deer to buckle - then dash 25 yards and pile up. She rolled around and continued to try to get up but another shoulder shot ended that quickly. 3 behind the front leg shots all resulted in deer making a mad dash for an average of 60 yards. They each tipped over and died shortly thereafter without need for another shot. All 6 shots completely passed through the deer.
Conclusions (based on this limited experience):
Out to 100 yards on deer less than 150 pounds the 150 gr Remington bullets delivered a dramatic wound to deer shot through the lungs.
Under the same conditions, the 170 gr Federals consistently exited the deer but the impact affect was not as dramatic. However, for a shoulder shot the 170's made a bigger wound channel and broke more bone/displaced more cartilage. 170's made a little better blood trail due to the two holes per deer. We didn't have to track any since they were shot in pretty open terrain, and they could be watched from shot to drop.
Just FYI for those that may be curious. Nothing too significant or exciting.
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150 gr Remingtons accounted for 5 deer. 4 went down immediately with a behind the front leg shot. 1 into the shoulder shot resulted in the deer running 50 yards and standing to be shot again behind the front leg. 3 out of 6 shots completely passed through the deer.
170 gr Federal accounted for 5 deer. 1 into the shoulder shot dropped the deer right there, about 90 yards out. 1 into the shoulder shot caused the deer to buckle - then dash 25 yards and pile up. She rolled around and continued to try to get up but another shoulder shot ended that quickly. 3 behind the front leg shots all resulted in deer making a mad dash for an average of 60 yards. They each tipped over and died shortly thereafter without need for another shot. All 6 shots completely passed through the deer.
Conclusions (based on this limited experience):
Out to 100 yards on deer less than 150 pounds the 150 gr Remington bullets delivered a dramatic wound to deer shot through the lungs.
Under the same conditions, the 170 gr Federals consistently exited the deer but the impact affect was not as dramatic. However, for a shoulder shot the 170's made a bigger wound channel and broke more bone/displaced more cartilage. 170's made a little better blood trail due to the two holes per deer. We didn't have to track any since they were shot in pretty open terrain, and they could be watched from shot to drop.
Just FYI for those that may be curious. Nothing too significant or exciting.
www.TARSPORTING.com
Re: 30-30 report from deer cull -
Significant for me. My 207 grain .357 hardcasts had the same effect as the 170s.86er wrote:Just FYI for those that may be curious. Nothing too significant or exciting.
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30-30
Typical for the 30WCF...simply outstanding performance. 30-30...too tough to die.
LeverBob
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I take it you didn't try for a hip to opposite shoulder shot. The 170s will often have complete pass throughs there as well, but, the deer never moves far...
Sincerely,
Hobie
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Re: 30-30 report from deer cull -
Even though this is a 4 year old post, it is very interesting info ! Thanks Joe.
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Your results match mine through the years. Either load will work -- they just get the same job done a little differently.
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Interesting post, thanks for taking the time.
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I started reading at the top and came across several names from the past. First thought was glad these guy's are back. You gave me a wakeup call.
Good info in any event.
I started reading at the top and came across several names from the past. First thought was glad these guy's are back. You gave me a wakeup call.
Good info in any event.