Jump to content
SASS Wire Forum

Recommended Posts

Posted

The Judge has a new rifle and what is your favorite 30-30 loads for a 170 gr. bullet

Posted

I’m lookin’!!  Just acquired a couple hundred 30-30 cases and the dies and kit for my xl 750.

 

Y’all chime in!!

Posted
4 hours ago, Judge Gardner said:

The Judge has a new rifle and what is your favorite 30-30 loads for a 170 gr. bullet

Hunting or target shooting?
Copper jacket or solid copper or lead gas check?

Posted

the bullet is 92-6-2 and gas checked. It is for target only.

Posted

Interesting that you should ask. A month ago I aquired a Winchester '94 in 30-30. I bought some 165 grain RNFP Hi-Tek Super Coat .309 diameter bullets, and started some load experimenting at 50 yards with open sights. After trying different charge weights of Unique, Trail Boss, H335, IMR3031, and IMR4895 I decided on the IMR4895 at 30 grains that gave me about a 2" group. My next trip to the range I'll try 30.5 & 31 grains of 4895 to see how they group, and then I'll make my final choice. One of the clubs I shoot at has a long range rifle stage each month where you can forgo the normal 10 shot rifle targets for a 3 shot long range target out about 50-60 yards. I got the 30-30 to go along with my 32 Special, and 38-55 rifles, to shoot this stage.

Posted

Years ago I worked up a 30-30 load for my now ex brother in law. It was shot in an old angle eject Winchester’94 using a spire point bullet. Yes they were single loaded and not put in the mag tube, for obvious Safety reasons. They were also stretched long enough they would not have fed from the magazine anyway. I can’t remember the powder charge I used but I got the best groups, well under an inch at 100 yards, with Winchester 748 powder. 
 

Randy

Posted

Short of full load APP fff Sub BP .

Lee cast 150gr gas check bullet. 

Any Primers I have on hand .

Good for 100 yards or less .

My go too load with BP

Or

10gr Unique with same bullet. 

Rooster 

 

 

Posted

170 grain cast gas check with 20 grains imr 4198

5 shot sub 2 " groups at 75 yards with factory open sights and tired old eyes.

Posted

With that humongous list of braggin' you don't need my help, or anyone else's!. 😁 But, just in case, someone thinks I ain't willin' to share my favorite load, let me first say...  I don't shoot a 170 grain bullet in my .30-30s.  but, my  .310" 150 grain CGFN lubed with Lyman Alox is loaded in front of 27 grains of RE-7.  For a smooth 2275 fps and about ¾ MOA from my 26" heavy octagon .30-30 94 Winchester.  

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

Loading...
×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Use.