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What tmitch said. I've used the Williams FP, but give the others a look, too.

Another, maybe better, option is a "combination" sight/scope base. Williams and XS make them. The XS is longer to accommodate scout type scope mounting also. The Williams is pictured below.

I haven't had a chance to mess with the sight yet, or glasses for that matter. Anyway, this could probably go in a new thread but what are ya'll shooting in the 30-30s? I will eventually hand load for this gun, but for now factory ammo will be just fine. We will be hunting deer, hogs and an occasional coyote. I picked up a box of the Hornady Custom Lite reduced recoil (150 gn RN) for my niece to practice with. I also found a box of Federal 170 gn soft point RN. Any more suggestions? Merry Christmas!

Thanks,

Rick

My particular rifle has shown a preference for the 170 grain bullets, and the Hornady FP in particular.

A load I have put together that is exceedingly accurate is:
Remington brass
Hornady 170 FP
IMR-3031, 29.5 grains,
CCI 200 Primer.

I think if your rifle shows a preference for 150s, then you won't lose any effectiveness. I've used them, they kill just fine, but don't shoot as good as the 170s in my rifle.

One bullet I haven't used and cannot seem to develop any sense of need for is the gummy tip. A friend has used them, and they seem rather frangible. In my case, I have rifles that are quite capable of reaching out with ease, no need to try to make the .30-30 do it, but if it were my only rifle, then I could see giving it a try.