While I've shot a few pipsqueak loads (<1000 fps) with bare-base cast bullets in the .30-30 and .30 Herrett, accuracy wasn't great. I put gas checks on all .30-cal cast bullets now, with remarkable improvement.

Thanks for the cogent, reasoned, and experience-based comments, Steve. I don't think I've ever killed a single head of game with a .30-30, but I have done so with a .30 Herrett. In my opinion (flame suit on!) the .30-30 is a perfectly adequate cartridge for a hunter. It's not a good choice for some sniper wannabe who practices on living game.

Cleverly disguised as a responsible adult.