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Behind the Bullet: .30-30 Winchester

The .30-30 Winchester remains a top-seller, and new rifles are continually produced for the veteran cartridge. Why? It’s a simple design, easy on the shoulder and wallet, and very effective inside of 200 yards.

An Ode to the .30-30 Winchester

The .30-30 Winchester remains a top-seller, and new rifles are continually produced for the veteran cartridge. Why would a short, slow, rimmed cartridge hang on the way the .30-30 has? There are several identifiable reasons.

Head to Head: .30-30 Winchester vs. .35 Remington

Between the .30-30 Win. and the .35 Rem., which is the more useful cartridge for hunters? Contributor Philip Massaro compares the two and picks the winner.

Review: Hornady Subsonic .30-30 Winchester Ammo

Quiet, lethal and suppressor-friendly, there’s a lot to love about Hornady’s new Subsonic .30-30 load. It’s great for game species of every size at close ranges and features a Sub-X bullet that delivers reliable expansion and solid bullet construction.

Review: Wilson Combat .300 HAM’R Cartridge

Wilson Combat’s new .300 HAM’R will do everything the .30-30 Winchester will do and more, but from an AR-15 platform.

Which Cartridge Has Taken the Most Deer?

The Maybe it is a Myth Statement: “More deer have been taken with the .30-30 Winchester cartridge than any other.”

Review: Marlin Model 336 Classic

A handsome lever-action chambered in .30-30 Winchester, the Marlin Model 336 Classic is smooth, precise, accurate and has a great wood-to-metal fit.

Why .30-30 Winchester Will Never Die

In this modern era of hunting rifles and cartridges, common sense would indicate that a cartridge with the performance level of the .30-30 would long ago have faded into obscurity. Why won’t it go away?

First Look: Federal HammerDown 444 Marlin

Federal's lever-action focused line of HammerDown ammunition already included options such as .357 Magnum, .44 Magnum, .30-30 Winchester, .45-70 Government, and more. Now, a 270-grain load of 444 Marlin is available.

First Look: Rossi R95 Lever-Action Rifle

Chambered in .30-30 Winchester, the new Rossi R95 lever-action rifle features a hammer-forged barrel, a smooth hand finished lever action, a large loading gate, and is drilled and tapped for optics. 

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