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| Above, .30-30 Winchester cartridges. Photo by Armand Vaquer. |
Field & Stream has posted an interesting article on rifle cartridge comparison.
It is a "competition" between the 30-30 Winchester and the 45-70 Government cartridges.
It starts with:
Even though it seems like everyone is addicted to long-range shooting these days, traditional lever-action rifles remain popular. I think this is partly because as shooters become more familiar with different types of rifles, they begin to appreciate the fast-handling advantages that traditional lever-action rifles offer. I also think it is partly because everyone has a little cowboy in them. But deciding you want a lever gun is only the first step. Lever-action rifle calibers are primarily .30, .35, and .45, with the most popular and classic cartridges being the 30-30 Winchester and the 45-70 Government. Here’s how these two stack up.
To read more, go here.
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