Will a 30/30 Kill a boar?
Yes, plain and simple a 30/30 is enough gun for hog hunting. A lot of hogs are taken with 5.56/. 223 and 300 blackout both being smaller rounds either in caliber as the 5.56 or in powder capacity and weight of the 300blkout.
What is the effective range of a 30/30 lever-action rifle?
30-30 have a maximum effective range of around 150-200 yards. When using a polymer tipped bullet and a scoped rifle (like a Marlin 336), it’s possible to extend that somewhat to around 250 yards or so. That’s plenty of range for most hunters though.
Who makes the strongest lever-action rifle?
The Winchester 92 is a scaled down version of the Winchester 1886, certainly the strongest lever gun made until the modern Winchester 88 and perhaps the Browning BLR. (the old Savage 99 is no slouch either!).
How much does a 45-70 drop at 100 yards?
45-70 Ballistics Chart:
| RANGE | MUZZLE | 100 YD |
|---|---|---|
| Velocity | 2050 | 1730 |
| Energy | 3033 | 2159 |
| Drop | -1.5 | +3 |
Is a 45-70 Too big for deer?
45-70 is too much gun for deer, then any modern blackpowder rifle of . 45 caliber or over would have to be considered “too much”.
How bad is the recoil on a 45-70?
45-70 with LeverE ammo should be around 30ft-lbs or so. 375H&H is about 50ft-lbs of recoil and it’s not bad either if you warm up to its feel. 458Win mag is what starts getting attention at around 75-80lbs recoil. These are all assuming a 7.5lb hunting rifle.
Does 45-70 kick harder than shotgun?
45–70 Govt., using a bullet of 300 grains or less produces about the same amount of recoil as say a stock Remington 870 pump action. When you go up to a 400 gr., and especially with a 500 gr. bullet, I think the . 45–70 produces more recoil than the shotgun by a noticeable amount.
Is a 45-70 worth it?
While it certainly has its limitations, the . 45-70 is still an extremely effective cartridge when used under the proper conditions. There are few modern cartridges that can match balance of power and portability that the . 45-70 offers.