Do you own a 30-30?

[nairb2580]

Grew up shooting and hunting with dads Sears and Roebuck 30-30 and now I have my papaws model 94 that he bought new in 55 or 56. Have had it a couple of yrs but have yet to shoot it.

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[2ManyGuns]

Grew up shooting and hunting with dads Sears and Roebuck 30-30 and now I have my papaws model 94 that he bought new in 55 or 56. Have had it a couple of yrs but have yet to shoot it.

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Lucky you, it is great that you something to remember him!

 

[nairb2580]

Lucky you, it is great that you something to remember him!

I agree. He left a few guns and my dad has them other than the 30-30 and another that I have. I will most likely end up with the others one day as my brother and sister arent much into firearms. I do consider myself blessed that i will be able to pass them to my son and possibly nieces and nephews if they take a liking to shooting in the future.

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[cbp210]

Grew up shooting and hunting with dads Sears and Roebuck 30-30 and now I have my papaws model 94 that he bought new in 55 or 56. Have had it a couple of yrs but have yet to shoot it.

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My dad has his Sears and Roebuck 3030 and he loves it to this day.

 

[Axxe55]

I find it shocking that there is over 15% that haven't heard of a 30-30.

 

[nairb2580]

My dad has his Sears and Roebuck 3030 and he loves it to this day.

My dad sold his to one of my aunts friends when he was in a bind. I asked her about it so I could buy it back for him but my uncle helped her sell it to someone else and he has since passed and no one knows who he sold it to for her. My dad painted his camo and carved a notch on the bottom of the stock for each deer he killed with it. Bought new in the 70s or 80s... would love to have it back for sure.

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[Grumps21]

I find it shocking that there is over 15% that haven't heard of a 30-30.

Be nice to know what generation hasn’t heard of it. I’m thinking the youngest generations, but I’ve been wrong before. Wife is always reminding me of this little factoid....

 

[Axxe55]

Be nice to know what generation hasn’t heard of it. I’m thinking the youngest generations, but I’ve been wrong before. Wife is always reminding me of this little factoid....

That would be interesting to know.

 

[cbp210]

My dad sold his to one of my aunts friends when he was in a bind. I asked her about it so I could buy it back for him but my uncle helped her sell it to someone else and he has since passed and no one knows who he sold it to for her. My dad painted his camo and carved a notch on the bottom of the stock for each deer he killed with it. Bought new in the 70s or 80s... would love to have it back for sure.

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That sucks. I know my dad still has his although showing some signs of wear he will not give it up. I love my bolt actions but a nice lever gun would be great

 

[tkundert2]

Ive had a Win. 94 for about 20 years. Bought my wife a Marlin 336Y a few years ago. The Marlin shoots smaller groups despite the really short barrel.


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[skfullgun]

I prefer the Winchester but admit the Marlin is also nice.

I'd live to pick up a Winchester trapper.

 

[V-Tach]

Was given a tub full of old 12 gauge shells today...19 rounds of 30/30 in the bottom......

Score!!!!!!!

 

[Hoji]

Was given a tub full of old 12 gauge shells today...19 rounds of 30/30 in the bottom......

Score!!!!!!!

Dude, you’re rich!!!

 

[lonestardiver]

Not currently, but do have some ammo, brass, and dies.

 

[leVieux]

I guess you could say I prefer Marlins also. View attachment 284404

My late Uncle Frank was a collector of Mod 94's, had over 100, most un-fired n.i.b. so I know there are all sorts of "grades" of them.

My Marlin was a "straight stock" 336 and was amazingly accurate.

 

[Lonesome Dove]

I have a 50s model Winchester that collects dust.

 

[GasGuzzler]

1951 Marlin 336RC .30-30 WIN. Bought it when I was about 42 years old. I am not a hunter but I figured everyone needs a .30-30 lever action and when this came up for sale locally I could not resist, especially since it's pre-micro-groove Ballard rifling that loves cast bullets. I swapped the OEM rear sight for a Redfield peep and I cast for it using a Ranch Dog custom mold made by Lee. I am not yet 50. I think that should have been the cut off age but it's not my topic...

 

[KJQ6945]

30-30 is for girls! Real men shoot .32WS.

 

[IXLR8]

Still better than 29-29…

 

[jimbo]

I would like to have a 30-30 lever action rifle. Does anyone have one for sale that would not break my bank?