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tirod · February 18, 2011, 09:36 AM

Will X39 do the job, yes.

Are there better calibers with more energy, a longer point blank range, and flatter trajectory, yes.

Note that X39 has less power than .30-30, and neither are much known for flat trajectory or range. As a woodland short range gun, they do. Anything over 300 yards and substantial bullet drop is an issue. Stepping up to a slightly smaller caliber with higher speed will flatten the trajectory and extend range.

Do I hunt with a .30-30, yes, but the AR15 is almost finished, and I'll use it from now on. It will use .270 bullets in an AR compatible length case, and has 40% more power than 5.56, flatter trajectory than .30-30, and longer range. It'll do.

February 18, 2011, 09:36 AM	#13
tirod Junior member Join Date: January 21, 2009 Posts: 1,672	Will X39 do the job, yes. Are there better calibers with more energy, a longer point blank range, and flatter trajectory, yes. Note that X39 has less power than .30-30, and neither are much known for flat trajectory or range. As a woodland short range gun, they do. Anything over 300 yards and substantial bullet drop is an issue. Stepping up to a slightly smaller caliber with higher speed will flatten the trajectory and extend range. Do I hunt with a .30-30, yes, but the AR15 is almost finished, and I'll use it from now on. It will use .270 bullets in an AR compatible length case, and has 40% more power than 5.56, flatter trajectory than .30-30, and longer range. It'll do.