.307 Lev. Rev. experiment results

[Greg Nolan]

Lowering my load of 2015 to 43 gr. the 160 gr. lever evolution bullets showed pressure signs and threw bullets all over the target. 9 in. group. I thought the scope got loose so I tried my Sierra 150 FP bullets at 44 grs. of 2015 and shot a 1.25 in group dead center at 100 yds. from my Win 94. I think the cannalure sets the bullets too far back from engaging the rifling??? I declared the experiment a failure.

 

[JD338]

Greg,

Try some 150 gr BT's and see how she shoots. You can always use your lever as a double, 1 in the pipe and 1 in the mag.

Regards,

JD338

 

[Guest]

I have a question if you guys don't mind answering.

Is it safe to load Spire Points into a 30-30? I loaded a 150 grain BTSP Hornady with a light powder charge and fear that I set the depth too far and the pressure will be too great. I set it to the max OAL for 30-30's, so the overall length is the same as the (probably much shorter) flat point bullets (while the BTSP is probably a longer bullet?).

 

[Seedsntrees]

No, I would not load spitzers in a tube feed rifle.

Round nose or flat points are just fine.

It only takes one time to have an accident.

Regards,

 

[RRIES]

Have you guys looked at the latest issue of handloading? It has a cut away and how the bullets touch the cartridge in front of it. Makes you wonder. I have been shooting flat tip 450 Alaskans and now I am a little nervous. It makes for good reading.