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[steelheadSABO]

hi i want a good deer gun but cant decide between a lever action 30 30 or bolt action 308.which one would be better for coyotes to deer and maybe moose and elk later on.

[Dirty]

Bolt Action 308 hands down!

[Scottish Warrior]

The 308 by a mile; very versatile cartridge. Too much gun for coyotes if you want to harvest the pelts. Perfect for deer, elk and moose provided you select the correct ammunition for the job.

I curious, why are you limited to these 2 particular options?

[frenchbar]

Get the 308 Jackson. Put the scope i gave ya on it and you will be set for all big game.

[steelheadSABO]

im not but these have a lower recoil and there are lots of guns in my price range.and you can get ammo everywhere

[ryanb]

30-30 is a good timber gun. .308 is definately more versatile though.

[Schutzen]

Second the 308 its one of the most underated cartridges around.

[Shed Hunter]

308 win. 180g had one good gun

[newhunterette]

only gun I own - BSA 270 bolt action - she does everything for me

[358win]

only gun I own - BSA 270 bolt action - she does everything for me
I agree with this one. Low recoil and will take everything. Matching ballistics would be the 7mm 08. in a shorter action.

[steelheadSABO]

I have decided to go with the 308.What is there for guns in the $500 range or under.Wood stocks only.Thanks for the info.And what is the range in bullet weights for the 308?

[Schutzen]

Savage would be one for sure in B/A in a new rifle.

[brotherjack]

For that price range - Savage, hands down They even make one with a wood stock for about $550 (look for a "G" in the model number), but you might have to ask around a few places to find one.

[rishu_pepper]

+1 for Savage. I had one in 308 (American Classic mod. 14), good handling gun, just never killed anything with it, unfortunately.

(since changed to 25-06 for a more fitting deer calibre)