The 30-30 club, are you in?

SaddleTramp said:
I couldn't agree with you more about learning to stalk game. Most Nimrods head for the game fields with their laser sight super mags. and shoot at ranges that should be for military howitzers and not game. They pay no attention to wind direction or just being quiet. Most can't tell 100 yards from 500 yards and when they miss they most likely blame it on anything but themselves. My hat comes off for those "HUNTERS" who use rifles in the 30-30 class and the blackpowder guys who pour their own loads (I haven't warmed up to the inline types with the pellet type powders). These guys have actually learned to hunt,get close and get game. With all the highpower firearms out there on the market it still amazes me that the first smokeless,high velocity cartridge "30 WCF" or 30-30 if you like is still so strong. The 94 winchester may have been discontinued but the cartride is still strong. I always get a kick out of the gun salesguys who get a sour look on their face when you mention a 30-30. It is obvious they have never hunted with one because if they had,they would own one,or two,or three,or four,or....
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Psh! Silly rifle hunters, real hunters hunt with a bow..... :D I kid I kid......

I've been part of the 30-30 club since my 11th birthday. T'was a nice marlin that I downed my first deer with and is still fantastic to shoot. Probably the best birthday gift of all time!
 
Figured I'd ask here since its not a question worth it's own thread: a fellow at work has a 1950's (serial # under 2 million) Win 94 in 30-30 and offered to sell it to me. The only problem is neither of us can put a value on it. He says it's in good shape, with a little wear on the stock. Anyone have a rough idea what it's worth?
 
Don Kael said:
Figured I'd ask here since its not a question worth it's own thread: a fellow at work has a 1950's (serial # under 2 million) Win 94 in 30-30 and offered to sell it to me. The only problem is neither of us can put a value on it. He says it's in good shape, with a little wear on the stock. Anyone have a rough idea what it's worth?
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What it is worth is what you are willing to pay for it and he is willing to sell it for.
You are both adults, talk.
 
Don Kael, 3 or 4 years ago I bought one of the same vintage in mint shape for $450 from a friend, it was his grandfather's, he had no use for it. He googled its value and $450 was his asking price which I was happy to pay.
 
Lugged one for years, never let me down, have owned several but am using progressive eye glasses and open sights don't work well with them. I think I have 4 left but they will be hitting the EE soon, as I need a scope now and it's a sin to scope a 94 or any of the lever 3030s. There is a reason Winchester, Savage, and Marlin made those rifles for over 100 years...People loved them...Look at the response to this post! Jim Mansell
 
I am now in. I just took possession of three 30-30 rifles. The first is a 1961 built Winchester 94. The second is a Winchester 94 RCPM commemorative unfired with the styrofoam packaging. And the third is also a 94, but a Klondike Gold Rush unfired, in the Styrofoam packaging with sleeve, paperwork, and the original Canadian Tire price tag.
 
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Just picked up a Steven 325 in decent shape. Maybe I'll get another 10 pt. Ontario buck like the one that weighted in at 185lb after hanging a week in camp, and was estimated to be a 2 year old at the check station, with my first 325. I sure like the Steven 325's and Savage 340's. Well built and accurate rifles have had 6 of them 2-22 hornets
2-30-30 win.
2- 222 rem
can't complain about accurcy or dependability of any of them.
 
I have 3 of these now, and must say, I am impressed with my latest Marlin.

Shooting the Speer 170 FN and a good charge of WC755, I shot 4 consecutive
groups at 100 meters that are 1" or less.
This is phenomenal performance from a lever action carbine.

I also have a M94 Winchester that I inherited from a friend who has passed away.
It has Williams FP on the rear and a firesight on the front.
This rifle shoots 1½" consistently with a couple of loads it likes. [160 FTX and W748]

Don't underestimate this fine old warrior.
It still performs well, and the original platform is handy and attractive.

Regards, Dave.
 
The old '94 in new leather
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Eagleye said:
I have 3 of these now, and must say, I am impressed with my latest Marlin.

Shooting the Speer 170 FN and a good charge of WC755, I shot 4 consecutive
groups at 100 meters that are 1" or less.
This is phenomenal performance from a lever action carbine.

I also have a M94 Winchester that I inherited from a friend who has passed away.
It has Williams FP on the rear and a firesight on the front.
This rifle shoots 1½" consistently with a couple of loads it likes. [160 FTX and W748]

Don't underestimate this fine old warrior.
It still performs well, and the original platform is handy and attractive.

Regards, Dave.
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Dave,

I have both Marlin and Winchester 30-30 rifles, and have been similarly impressed with the accuracy when equipped with good sights. Always figured a 30-30 in a good bolt action would make a fine metallic silhouette outfit. Years ago, there was a run of 30-30 brass produced with small primer pockets for target shooting. It was designated as 30 American, but never quite took off.

Ted
 
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