Hello Everyone
New to the site, I just purchased my first 30-30 in Marlin 336 AS, The Gun was MFG in 1988. I only paid $175 and it's condition was New Never Fired. I know most people would not get excited but to me its a simple gun with good looks for a simple man that loves to shoot and hunt.
First Question is did I get a good deal? Second Question does anyone know what the twist rate of this micro-groove barrel was in 1988 on this model.
Third Question is what 150 gr bullet is best for Whitetail out to 150 yards. I am looking for rapid expansion and having the bullet put most of its energy in the animal not the tree behind the animal like most magnums do. I have been an avid hunter for the last 24 years and have used rifles such as 35 Rem,250 savage, 260 Rem and 308 Win. As you can see, I am not one of those "power" guys. All I hunt is Whitetail and some blackbear.
However, I have noticed with my friends and family that use 30-30 for dear that alot of the shots required two shots and I also noticed that bullet entry and exit hole were about the same. I also noticed this with my own 35 Rem. I belive in rapid bullet expansion putting alot of energy into the deer, the key is to find a bullet that expands at low velocity but retains its mass.
Does any one have any suggestions on what bullet I could try in my new Marlin.
Thanks for listening, and I look forward to talking to you all.
New to the site, I just purchased my first 30-30 in Marlin 336 AS, The Gun was MFG in 1988. I only paid $175 and it's condition was New Never Fired. I know most people would not get excited but to me its a simple gun with good looks for a simple man that loves to shoot and hunt.
First Question is did I get a good deal? Second Question does anyone know what the twist rate of this micro-groove barrel was in 1988 on this model.
Third Question is what 150 gr bullet is best for Whitetail out to 150 yards. I am looking for rapid expansion and having the bullet put most of its energy in the animal not the tree behind the animal like most magnums do. I have been an avid hunter for the last 24 years and have used rifles such as 35 Rem,250 savage, 260 Rem and 308 Win. As you can see, I am not one of those "power" guys. All I hunt is Whitetail and some blackbear.
However, I have noticed with my friends and family that use 30-30 for dear that alot of the shots required two shots and I also noticed that bullet entry and exit hole were about the same. I also noticed this with my own 35 Rem. I belive in rapid bullet expansion putting alot of energy into the deer, the key is to find a bullet that expands at low velocity but retains its mass.
Does any one have any suggestions on what bullet I could try in my new Marlin.
Thanks for listening, and I look forward to talking to you all.