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arch308 · March 10, 2013, 10:18 AM

Of the rifles you mentioned I would vote for the 30-30. Contrary to popular belief it has a lot more energy than a 7.62x39 due to the heavier bullet weights available.

March 10, 2013, 10:18 AM	#48
arch308 Senior Member Join Date: November 6, 2011 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 876	Of the rifles you mentioned I would vote for the 30-30. Contrary to popular belief it has a lot more energy than a 7.62x39 due to the heavier bullet weights available.