35rem or 30-30, honestly, whats better?

Nothing against the great 30-30. However, my nod will always go to the 35 Rem. Especially if you are shooting closer distances. That big diameter slug travelling at slower speeds lays a real hurtin' on deer.
 
mbogo3 said:
Neither one is going to bang flop deer with lung shots etc Too slow a velocity! It comes down to hole dia and ammo availability unless you're a reloader.Dead's dead..............Harold
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:agree:

.35 bigger hole....that's a good thing!

.30wcf ammo more available...that's a good thing!

I'm a reloader & just happen to have both, I'll take the .35 :)
 
http://w ww.remington.com/products/ammunition/ballistics/comparative_ballistics_results.aspx?data=R30302*R35R2

Here's remingtons factory charts comparing a 30-30 170gr with a 35 200gr. Point of impact is within 2" of each other at what I consider normal hunting distances. Both calibers, iron sights, you'd aim at exactly the same spot.

Obviously if you reload these numbers can change, I was talking about factory ammo.
 
I'd go with 35 Rem over 30/30 regardless of your hunting circumstances. They're both 200yd and under rounds, where Ballistic Coefficient is meaningless under hunting conditions. The 35 will do everything the 30/30 will do and more - higher MV with same weight bullets, but the added ability to shoot up to 220gr (even 250gr) well.

Same can be said of the 32 Special - I have one, but would trade it for a lever gun in 35 Rem.
 
I went with the 336 in 30-30 because of the fact that it is specifically performing one role in my hunting season. Deer hunting in medium brush at yards of approximately 30-75 yards, with the very rare shot out to 100 yards. Like everyone else has said; the 30-30 can be found anywhere. I have a .308 for the longer and heavier stuff.
 
mikeystew, your living there in BC, I'll suggest you up your specs and go for something like the New Marlin 338, more than enough for deer and will take a grizz if it had to.
 
Applefarmer said:
mikeystew, your living there in BC, I'll suggest you up your specs and go for something like the New Marlin 338, more than enough for deer and will take a grizz if it had to.
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Hornady's tables show a difference of 773 ft lbs @ 100yds and 784 ft lbs @ 200yds for a .338 vs .35Rem.
Both with a 200gr LEVERevolution bullet.
 
...the New Marlin 338
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More snot for sure - but the question was put 30-30 versus 35Rem.
Also try an get that flavour at the hinterland hardware store - or even many gun emporiums. Like you say it should be a good performer. I wonder if it will sell and be supported by Marlin.
 
I agree, lets keep it 30/30 vs. .35 Rem., if you need more there is always the 45/70, these are all good cals. and the savy shooter/reloader can use cast bullets to better effect then jacketed, and save lots of money in the process. I'd want to try the 250gr. cast flat pt. in the .35 Rem. for serious work.
 
ben hunchak said:
I agree, lets keep it 30/30 vs. .35 Rem., if you need more there is always the 45/70, these are all good cals. and the savy shooter/reloader can use cast bullets to better effect then jacketed, and save lots of money in the process. I'd want to try the 250gr. cast flat pt. in the .35 Rem. for serious work.
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Ben, with 220gr Spears FP in 35 Rem you can be very, very serious, and then some.
 
Go with the proven caliber...30-30 has been around for over 100 years and felled more deer, elk, moose and bear than we can ever imagine. Newer cals are ok but they are still working on getting ammo combinations that work.
 
depends on where you are hunting-if you are mainly hunting clearcuts then you probably wouldn't choose either-but if if its typical brush deer hunting then probably most shots will be 50 yards,or less not 150-so it comes down to how much smack you want-I'd probably go with the heavier .35.This ammo question comes up every now and again-but think about it-when was the last time you ran out of ammo on a hunting trip and had to go looking for it?
 
Obscure calibers are something I just cannot stand. .30-30 all the way. Most of all calibers do the job, why go for a "dying oddball once was" if you have a choice? Because it is supposedly a better killer? Baloney.
 
My thinking in earlier post was that the .35 could really up the anti if you used a heavy(250gr.) cast flat pt. and even if there wasn't alot of expansion, it would penetrate a long ways. A good shot would feel quite confident when using on moose or Elk knowing it would penetrate completely even length wise. The same bullet, made softer, would work as well...IMHO
 
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