Hey TFL,
I have a love for lever guns, particularly Henrys. I have a .30-30 that I got as a college graduation present last year. I've recently been looking into which one to get next and narrowed it to 2 (technically 3) options: .45-70 big boy, and the Long Ranger (either in 6.5 creed or .308).
Given I have the 30-30, which would you recommend to get? I'd use it for hunting and just as a fun gun most likely. I feel like the big boy would be fun to shoot/have other people shoot just because of its recoil and power. The .308 makes a lot of since for cost/bullet and hunting/target shooting abilities. 6.5 creed is similar in this regard, but I believe ammo is more expensive and I'm not sure on how big of game it can take (such as elk and bear if needed).
The 30-30 is a great deer rifle and general plinker, so I'm looking at something with more range and/or more power. What would you choose and why?
Thanks in advance.
I have a love for lever guns, particularly Henrys. I have a .30-30 that I got as a college graduation present last year. I've recently been looking into which one to get next and narrowed it to 2 (technically 3) options: .45-70 big boy, and the Long Ranger (either in 6.5 creed or .308).
Given I have the 30-30, which would you recommend to get? I'd use it for hunting and just as a fun gun most likely. I feel like the big boy would be fun to shoot/have other people shoot just because of its recoil and power. The .308 makes a lot of since for cost/bullet and hunting/target shooting abilities. 6.5 creed is similar in this regard, but I believe ammo is more expensive and I'm not sure on how big of game it can take (such as elk and bear if needed).
The 30-30 is a great deer rifle and general plinker, so I'm looking at something with more range and/or more power. What would you choose and why?
Thanks in advance.