Model 70, I have to agree with popplecop. I have killed both hogs and deer with the .44 mag and the 30-30. If there is a difference, then I think the .44 Mag does a slightly better job on hogs, deeper penetration, and more 'knockdown' power. That might be due to the heavier 270 grain bullet I use in the .44 mag. On deer, I don't see much practical difference. I do not take shots much past 75 yards, due to the type of heavy cover I favor.
I find both rifle calibers to be equally accurate out to 100 yards. Much past that, the 30-30 seems to be more so.
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