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GeauxTide · January 31, 2013, 08:20 PM

Depends on the range. A Ruger Compact in 243 or 7-08 is a dandy for dogs to 300. With the short barrel, I'd limit deer to 200 with the 24. The trajectory of the 30-30 makes it tough for dogs at 200.

January 31, 2013, 08:20 PM	#14
GeauxTide Senior Member Join Date: April 20, 2009 Location: Helena, AL Posts: 4,424	Depends on the range. A Ruger Compact in 243 or 7-08 is a dandy for dogs to 300. With the short barrel, I'd limit deer to 200 with the 24. The trajectory of the 30-30 makes it tough for dogs at 200.