30-30 Winchester - America's Favorite Deer Cartridge

The 30-30 Winchester, 30WCF, or just 30-30 has been a staple in rural homes for over a century. One of the most popular calibers, chambered in some of the most popular rifles, it has been loved by generation after generation of hunters. A soft shooting caliber chambered in easy handling rifles, it offers sufficient energy to take white tail deer and smaller game. It's often paired with the Winchester 1894 rifle, which was what it was first chambered in. A truly historic pair.

The 30-30 is often used as a reference point for other calibers because it is such a classic. Despite being one of the original smokeless powder cartridges for civilian use, it remains in popular use. More modern rounds might offer certain advantages, but they haven't managed to put it out of business.