Distance is what tipped my decision to switch from the 30-30 to archery when I hunted years ago. I stepped off the distance to the last buck I shot with the Winchester at 30 yards, realized I'd never shot one any farther away than that, and realized that with a bit more practice I could consistently place arrows at that distance. I only hunted near my home, in brushy western WA, so I've never used a scope, let alone a rangefinder.

Sg