Just saw this thread. I don't pretend to have the experience and knowledge you guys have but I have been loading 30-30 bullets in my 99F. Light loads for the caliber and good for a lot of practice. I figure it's probably easier on the gun.
Sierra 150 and 170s and Speer 170s at about only 150-200 fps faster than 30-30 velocities. The Speer 170s are supposed to have a BC of .301 but here in Pa. where the bush is thick, I don't worry about BC.
My Sierra manual states that there is no reason not to use their 30-30 bullets in any 30 cal rifle and are very effective on game as long as velocities are kept at no more than 2500-2600 FPS. My loads are lighter than that.
They kill deer about like any other .300S or 30-30 load.
