by wildcatter » Thu Feb 07, 2013 10:02 am
The 30-30 is one of the prime reasons for the 450 Bushmaster.
Consider: I have always been told .."the 30-30 has killed more deer, than all the other rifles, put together". Which is prolly true, more or less and I have personally seen some pretty big bears and moose fall to it. However, having spend a life time hunting Big-Game (w/25yr as a PH), killing or watching the various caliber/cartridges working there brand of Terminal Results, I'd also say .."the 30-30 has wounded and had more game get away, than all others put together".
Now then, don't get me wrong, I think the 30-30 is mighty-fine, it and the a 22lr will kill a Pig or an Elephant and has. But, when the shots are marginal and they always are, take enough gun! Let's face it, Pigs are dangerous and as such treat them so and be prudent and very cautious.
Using, sub-caliber practice munitions (on dangerous game), as I call them, is a exercise that can be death-defying. One must choose the exact load/bullet combinations for the conditions and then shot placement is extremely vital. What happens if the conditions change during the hunt, you'd better have more than one load, if safety is a concern. Heck, Connie, over at Barnes was on a Guided Hunt and shot an 800lb pig which promptly charged her and the guide, with murder on its mind (both where using the 450 Marlin/Lever-guns). She did not have sufficient time to reload for a second shot (even large pigs are quick, when they start out very close to you) and luckily, the Guide's one and only back-up shot ruled the day, with the pig mere inches from it's intended victims. Needless to say, from then on they were using 450 Bushmasters w/Barnes Buster loads. I'd say they finally .."Got It"!
Now then, use the 30-30 if you must, but I pray that you don't .."Get It", got it!!
..t
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wildcatter on Sun Mar 03, 2013 6:11 am, edited 1 time in total.
Safety First..t