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I have a 1966 vintage Model 94 that has never liked any factory ammo... targets look like they were hit with a 12 gauge for consistency and accuracy...
however 18 to 20 grains of SR 4759 sure turned that rifle into a real shooter, MV is down around 1700 to 1850 fps.. but now at least you can hit something with it...
I hand load for two other 30/30s.. I love reloading the 30/30...
I really wish I had a Model 54 in 30/30... and also 35 Remington, and 32 Win Special for that matter...
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My favorite .30/30 load is a Lyman #31141 over 18.5 grains of 2400. To me, asking why I reload is almost the same as asking why I shoot; I just can't imagine NOT reloading.
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my friend has been reloading his 30-30 for several years; I have watched him take many deer;his favorite load is 130 gr. speer, with 31 gr. 4895, with no crimp; he's only ever used two rounds, and I can't remember when he took a second shot;
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That's why I shoot,...to have something to reload!
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I really like LeverEvolution ammo, but I have just started reloading for my 30-30. My load of choice is 170 gr Corelokt, CCI 250, 31 grs Varget in Hornady brass.
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I have a Contender barrel in 30-30 that I reload for and have a lot of fun. Never shot any of my handloads thru my '94 though.
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I really like LeverEvolution ammo, but I have just started reloading for my 30-30. My load of choice is 170 gr Corelokt, CCI 250, 31 grs Varget in Hornady brass. It doesn't get any better than that. Why would you look for anything else? (grins) .
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My favorite load is the 170gr. Speer/33.5gr. W748/CCI250 primers/Remchesteral cases. This load shoots well for me and goes about 2120 fps.
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30 gr. IMR 3031 and any 170 gr. bullet has been a really good load in a large number of .30-30's, or I'll use 31.5 gr. IMR 3031 with 150's. CCI 200's usually.
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30 gr. IMR 3031 and any 170 gr. bullet has been a really good load in a large number of .30-30's, or I'll use 31.5 gr. IMR 3031 with 150's. CCI 200's usually. I still use IMR3031 too and load the same as you, well close I only use 31 gr for the 150's I have accumulated 10 30-30's over the years, most are Winchesters, but a couple are treasured Marlins as well. Every one of them will shoot those loads well and will usually favor one or the other, so I let them decide witch bullet wight they get!
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I love loading for the 30 30 it was the very first rifle I loaded for!! Im surprised that no one has tried the 110 gr 307 dia m1 carbine bullet! Do them one at a time with no crimp or use the lee factory crimp! I still do one at a time and maybe one in the magazine as they are round pointed bullets. I do from 34 to 36 grains of Hod BLC 2 for a real flat shooting round out to 175 yds and its very accurate believe it or not even with a 307 dia!! velosity climbs up to 2500 too!! Now ive got some old accurate 2200 that will push velosities up to 2750. big muzzel blast and lots of fun with very little kick.
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Love the 30-30 use it for dear and hog works great with my nosler 170 at 2100
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Wow. I was thinking "nobody" ('cept for a few loonies, maybe) loaded for this old cartridge anymore - given the quality of modern factory loads. But Man! there's a lot more interest in the old .30-30 than I ever imagined. Yep there's a lot more of us than you'd think. Like the others it was the cartridge I learned to reload on and my Marlin 336 is still my favorite whitetail rifle.
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Interesting -- that folks are still tracking and responding to this thread. I'm fixin' to load up a batch of Hornady FP150s for my old Marlin right now. Probably gonna use WW748 'cause that's what I've currently got on hand.
Keep your friends close, and load more ammo.
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For an inexpensive practice or truckgun load, try the 30 carbine bullets with 25gr H4198. Gives 2350fps and will shoot close to the same point as standard hunting loads. Explosive at short range. Will cut a rabbit in two and splatter blood and guts on everything in the vicinity.
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I have a bunch of .30-30 cases & I like Varget. I need to get hoppin'.
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Your original question "Does anyone reload for the 30-30?". Doesn't look like it. LOL
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