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i recently ask a question about wether or nor a 30-06 would kill a bear or mountain lion - we lease 20,000 acres from a local logging company to graze cattle on, most of it it pine plantations, clear cuts and a few rocky hills with ledge rocks and holes going back under them, im going to try to ride a horse around it this year, my 30-06 is new & i dont want to mess it up, but i have a .32 winchester special and a 30/30 what do you recomend (with out getting another gun)
from Aaron1991 on 02.26.09 Answer Question |
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With the restrictions you have given, you don’t want to beat up your new 06’, and you want to potentially be able to shoot a bear, none of your rifles are a good idea. The .30-06 with premium bullets and modern powder in factory loads would be alright for a black bear if the shooter does his part, and the .30-30 would be fine for mountain lions but it’s by no means a bear rifle. The .32 Winchester Special is so obsolete it’s not a contender, and if it were it would be in the same boat as the .30-30; fine for cats, unacceptable for bear. A good saddle scabbard will protect your 06’ somewhat but no matter what you do horseback you’re going to be exposing your rifle to a lot of potential harm. I hope you are able to decide what to do as far as your rifle decision goes but whatever you do don’t shoot a bear with your .30-30.
I don't know what Remington Metricis talking about.
The 30-06 will take down any north american game animal. It will have no [problem on a black bear or mtn lion. The only issue is the potential for damage being in a scabbard on horseback. The 30-30 will also easily kill a bear.
I have a problem using a .30-30 on bear. I admit that I am not a fan of that caliber. I have seen multiple deer which when wounded by a poorly placed shot, fled to die a slow death, to be discovered several days later when the meat could not be salvaged. Bears are a bit more dangerous and the last thing you want to do is just irritate him. When the brown stuff hits the fan, particularly with a bear you got to have enough gun to stop the argument in as short time as possible.If you are charged by a bear, you will have a very hard time making a well placed shot.
If you doubt this, ask any cop who has been in a shooting, or any veteran with combat time. First time is hardest and usually when you find out whether you have the right training. Studies of Police shootings over many years have been able to eliminate many of the bad habits the police trainers had not identified prior to the incidents. Same with the military, The training given to the current crop of GI's is very different than what guys of my vintage received.
The 30-06 is enough rife for anything on the North American continent, providing your are proficient with it, and use the proper ammo. As far as beating it up: a well made and quality saddle scabbard will protect a scoped firearm just fine, use the type with the flip back hood and reinforced aluminum backing. It's only a few pounds heavier that the straight leather one and will take even a horse rolling on it (speaking from experience).
30-06 if fine, i would use Remington cor-lokt 180gr
I would go with the 06. Maybe you should look into getting a synthetic stock for it. I know when I buy a gun it's going to get some scratches and dings on it, it was bought to use not for show.
30/06 definitly its the bigger round but also carry a sidearm
i think bo is right DO NOT USE THE 3030 ive seen to many people john waynen animals with those things
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I have a problem using a .30-30 on bear. I admit that I am not a fan of that caliber. I have seen multiple deer which when wounded by a poorly placed shot, fled to die a slow death, to be discovered several days later when the meat could not be salvaged. Bears are a bit more dangerous and the last thing you want to do is just irritate him. When the brown stuff hits the fan, particularly with a bear you got to have enough gun to stop the argument in as short time as possible.If you are charged by a bear, you will have a very hard time making a well placed shot.
If you doubt this, ask any cop who has been in a shooting, or any veteran with combat time. First time is hardest and usually when you find out whether you have the right training. Studies of Police shootings over many years have been able to eliminate many of the bad habits the police trainers had not identified prior to the incidents. Same with the military, The training given to the current crop of GI's is very different than what guys of my vintage received.
With the restrictions you have given, you don’t want to beat up your new 06’, and you want to potentially be able to shoot a bear, none of your rifles are a good idea. The .30-06 with premium bullets and modern powder in factory loads would be alright for a black bear if the shooter does his part, and the .30-30 would be fine for mountain lions but it’s by no means a bear rifle. The .32 Winchester Special is so obsolete it’s not a contender, and if it were it would be in the same boat as the .30-30; fine for cats, unacceptable for bear. A good saddle scabbard will protect your 06’ somewhat but no matter what you do horseback you’re going to be exposing your rifle to a lot of potential harm. I hope you are able to decide what to do as far as your rifle decision goes but whatever you do don’t shoot a bear with your .30-30.
The 30-06 is enough rife for anything on the North American continent, providing your are proficient with it, and use the proper ammo. As far as beating it up: a well made and quality saddle scabbard will protect a scoped firearm just fine, use the type with the flip back hood and reinforced aluminum backing. It's only a few pounds heavier that the straight leather one and will take even a horse rolling on it (speaking from experience).
I don't know what Remington Metricis talking about.
The 30-06 will take down any north american game animal. It will have no [problem on a black bear or mtn lion. The only issue is the potential for damage being in a scabbard on horseback. The 30-30 will also easily kill a bear.
30-06 if fine, i would use Remington cor-lokt 180gr
I would go with the 06. Maybe you should look into getting a synthetic stock for it. I know when I buy a gun it's going to get some scratches and dings on it, it was bought to use not for show.
30/06 definitly its the bigger round but also carry a sidearm
i think bo is right DO NOT USE THE 3030 ive seen to many people john waynen animals with those things
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