Well, Speer was kind enough to let me add 2 boxes of bullets to my cart so those are on the way. I have not found brass, except for sites that only accept venmo or bitcoin and I will pass on those sites. Hopefully the tables at the shows will reveal some factory loads.
Bob - Thanks for the heads up on the CCGA gun show. I have not been to one of their shows in many years. I met a man several years ago while hunting that made some of the finest Kentucky long rifles I have ever seen. He invited me to a show back in 2014. I will definitely add this to the calendar. The Tanner Gun show is happening next weekend so I will be hitting that one as well.
JFE - Certainly won't be shooting 30-30 through this. I used some snap caps that I have for my 30-30 to test the feeding ramp. I am in the process of gathering the needed items for some proper ammo.
Looking forward to firing this rifle. Looks good in the safe next the rest of the levers.
