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Not a primary, or even a back-up rifle.
Just thinking a 336 in 30-30 might be handy to carry packing out a filled tag. (2 elk and a deer tag)

What components are available that would bring out the most potential of a 30-30?



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IMR 3031 works

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Hodgdon Leverevolution with 170gr bullets or the 160gr gummytips


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I'm running Varget and 170's. Not sure it is best, just works well for me.


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I've had outstanding accuracy with Varget and Hornady FTX gummy tips.

Others with excellent accuracy:

W748 and BL-C(2) and Speer 130g
BL-C(2) and Speer 150g
W748, BL-C(2) and Varget with Speer 150g


Have not tried any of these on game.


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Carry your hunting rifle it will do the same job.

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No can do, if I am making trips packing game.
The first trip, maybe, second trip? I am betting I have a serious talk with myself about resting the elk rifle in exchange for lighter.

It is very good to hear the gummy-tips are topping the list. Midway has them marked in stock.

Starting from ground zero, I will note the better powders.

Has Leverlution been consistent or available recently?

Thanks!


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Originally Posted by K_Salonek
I am betting I have a serious talk with myself about resting the elk rifle in exchange for lighter.


FYI, I just weighed my 336. No scope (of course), no sling, and unloaded it weighs an ounce shy of 7 lbs. You could probably do better in the lightweight department.



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Knockaround rifle? Marlin 357 mag- nice and light

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Bl-C2 under the 170 Partition. Know folks who've killed moose with that combo. Better yet get a good holster and pack a revolver.

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I use lever what ever powder and 160 ftx.i have one box at 34 grains. And a HOT box at 35.5. I have a box of 180 Speer round nose and 33 grains lvr powder. I also got 180 win silver tips for my 99 with 33.5 grains lvr powder. Here in Idaho the lever powder is a little cheaper and around.


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34gr H4895, 150gr corelokt


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Nosler 170gr Partition with IMR3031


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3031 and just about any C&C bullet . We are only talking about 2200 fps here. I have good luck with 170 gr Hornady Interloks.


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