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Best factory ammo for Deer using a 30-30?

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  • fl57caveman

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    just got some of these;

    no reviews yet but you can't go wrong with Hornady

    30-30 Win 160 gr FTX[SUP]®[/SUP] LEVERevolution
     

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    Yep. I got 3 boxes with the gun, well 260 rds actually. Have all kinds. Just was wondering what you guys use and what works the best. Had a bass pro card with a credit on it. Picked up a box of Fusion today.
     

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    I switched over to the LeverEvolution for my 30-30. Haven't shot a deer with it yet, but I like the way they shoot paper.
     

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    The two best rounds I've used in my 30-30's are the Hornady LeveRevolution 160 gr FTX and the Federal Fusion Soft Point, both shoot well and drop deer in their tracks with a good shot placement!
     

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    Good info. I'll have to try all of them and see. Using red dot. Dont want to hang a big scope on it so ranges will be under 75yards. Wanted to use the very good fiber optic sights, but my crap eyes can see the target, or with glasses the sights. Not both dammit, this old $hit sucks. Lol.

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    Good info. I'll have to try all of them and see. Using red dot. Dont want to hang a big scope on it so ranges will be under 75yards. Wanted to use the very good fiber optic sights, but my crap eyes can see the target, or with glasses the sights. Not both dammit, this old $hit sucks. Lol.

    Laser Eye Surgery can fix that for ya...
    altho there is a lot of good to be said for a 4-16x44 adjustable scope :D
     

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