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There are a few reasons.

Bumping the 223 to 6mm gives it more punch. With an 85 or 90 gr. bullet, it shoots flatter than a 30/30 and it also uses less powder. About 8 grains less, give or take. 223 brass is plentiful and less expensive than 30/30 as well.

With the primer and powder shortages of the past few years, those are important considerations.

The 30-30 isn’t a hard kicking cartridge, but the 6x45mm produces even less recoil, so it is easier to control.

And the big one for me, because it is fun to play with!