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Hook686 · July 13, 2012, 10:24 PM

I prefer the .44 magnum, as using Buffalo Bore ammunition, or reloading, I can get all I need out to 100-125 yards. I do not shoot beyond that range, so the extra range of the 30-30 is not something I need.

http://www.lasc.us/Fryxell44OverWeight.htm

indicates some real pluses to the .44 magnum.

On another level,

http://www.gunblast.com/Winchester-Ranger357.htm

http://www.gunblast.com/MilesFortis-...uffaloBore.htm

indicates that Buffalo Bore 180 grain hard cast can produce 30-30 ballistics out to 100 yards also.

If short range hunting and range shooting will be your primary uses, I suggest looking first at a Marlin 1894C, then an 1894 in .44 magnum, then a 30-30.

July 13, 2012, 10:24 PM	#6
Hook686 Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2005 Location: USA The Great State of California Posts: 2,090	I prefer the .44 magnum, as using Buffalo Bore ammunition, or reloading, I can get all I need out to 100-125 yards. I do not shoot beyond that range, so the extra range of the 30-30 is not something I need. http://www.lasc.us/Fryxell44OverWeight.htm indicates some real pluses to the .44 magnum. On another level, http://www.gunblast.com/Winchester-Ranger357.htm http://www.gunblast.com/MilesFortis-...uffaloBore.htm indicates that Buffalo Bore 180 grain hard cast can produce 30-30 ballistics out to 100 yards also. If short range hunting and range shooting will be your primary uses, I suggest looking first at a Marlin 1894C, then an 1894 in .44 magnum, then a 30-30. __________________ Hook686 When the number of people in institutions reaches 51%, we change sides. Last edited by Hook686; July 16, 2012 at 08:15 AM.