30-30 for hunting deer?

[Wolfhound]

Shot placement is everything as has been said before but practicing with the rifle you are going to use from every possible position and every distance you might possibly shoot from. If you put hundreds to thousands of rounds through a 30-30 in the months prior to the hunt from prone, sitting, standing and shooting sticks I see no reason why you couldn't use it for anything.

Wolfhound

[Backinblackrifles]

My great Grandfather did it in the early 1900's and I use the same rifle that He did and continue to do so today with it, I came west and have no qualms using it on elk or black bear. Just use a good quality heavy bullet and put it were it needs to go. Plus if You hunt in brush with it the lever gives very quick follow up shots and the recoil is not enough to roll You of target to much.