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I used to think little of the .30-30, but I was wrong. The .30-30 will be plenty of rifle for what the OP is asking. They do a fine job blowing holes clean through deer. They are also pretty light weight and great for lugging around. If you sight it in for 200 yards, there will be some drop towards 250, but it's doable if you use the same loads and become familiar with them. The bonus is that there are tons of .30-30 rifles for sale cheap. Marlins can be had with a scope for around $300 around here. Winchesters pull a little more.

I don't load for .30-30 yet because I haven't saved up enough brass. I've been using Federal Power Shok 150 grain bullets. This one here: http://www.federalpremium.com/products/details/rifle.aspx?id=28

Here is my Winchester 1894. It was my old mans.


The .45-70 is really fine for deer too. Just put the bullet in the right place. IMO, it's a little more versatile with big game, but the guns are usually a little heavier. I have some seasons that require I use a muzzle loader or a single shot, external hammer, breech loading rifle in calibers .35 or bigger. The .45-70 is pretty popular for that. Here's my H&R Buffalo Classic:
 
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tedwca said:
LOL, thanks guys. I used to be a professional photographer, now I just dabble. Not to sidetrack the thread, but I shot this yesterday. It's a shot I've been visualizing for 7 years and I was finally able to capture it.
Rodeo Beach by tedwca, on Flickr
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Impressive. Congratulations on your catch.
 
philllll said:
Nice Marlins, Flower. Do you notice any difference in quality in the old vs new one?
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yes definitely, the older rifle is way higher quality, made when company's hadn't realized if they made a gun so well it never needed to be replaced they lost out on business..
the newer rifle does its job fine the action is a bit stiff but it shoots well(i bought it for the wife, so she wouldn't try to steal mine anymore)
i think that if you tried to put 2000 rounds through both guns the newer rifle wouldn't make it, i could be wrong..
 
The Marlin 336 in 30-30 is a solid choice, but you might also consider the Marlin in .35 Remington. It gives you a little more range and quite a bit more energy. If you don't hand load, the Horandy LeveRevolution are a great rounds.
 
D@mnit Ted! Not only do you have far too many beautiful knives (and swords) from HI, now you're going to show us all you're pretty guns too? Some people have all the luck...
 
Awesome photo Ted! I know thats hard to do. Falcatas and 21 window VeeDubs almost as khul as your portfolio! Very nice! I used to shoot with an underwater Nikonos III because it was manual, bombproof and cheap. Everythings digital now but I refuse to give up a manual. I also had an old Kiev which was not so cheap. Dont mean to sidetrack this thread either but had to give compliments!
tedwca said:
LOL, thanks guys. I used to be a professional photographer, now I just dabble. Not to sidetrack the thread, but I shot this yesterday. It's a shot I've been visualizing for 7 years and I was finally able to capture it.

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Rodeo Beach by tedwca, on Flickr
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