300WSM
Handloader
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I started using them in my Model 94 .32 special when they came out. Accuracy is good and they definitely do drop deer. Feeding with the pointed tip is also more reliable.Nothing appealing about the 30-30...
until now....
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One loaded with Ballistic Silvertip
The other with Hornady FTX
(Apparently the soft tip can be safely loaded in a tube mag)
We'll see how they shoot.
Yes sir. This one started life as a MLRX 24" tube. I saw no need for the long barrel so I cut it and recrowned at 21" just to have something unique!Fotis - didn't you chop the barrel on one of your great Marlin lever actions?
I really like the little ol' soft-kicking 30-30 and haul one along in my Jeep often, but I don't actually hunt with it all that much. The newer bullets and powders have really woken up the old cartridge re velocity, range, etc...
Regards, Guy
I've loaded both and I don't care for the FTX in my 30/30's. They supposedly fly better, with less resistance and increase the accuracy node on this caliber... I have not seen that in any of my testing. The silvertip or the powerpoints in one of my model 94's shoots better than a lever should though!Nothing appealing about the 30-30...
until now....
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One loaded with Ballistic Silvertip
The other with Hornady FTX
(Apparently the soft tip can be safely loaded in a tube mag)
We'll see how they shoot.
BSTs?So, how did those 308 150 gr BSTs shoot?
I'm glad to hear you are getting those velocities out of a 20" barrel and 130gn TTSX and TAC. I too have recorded impressive velocities (3249 fps) with that combo out of a 20" Bergara carbon barrel and near max TAC and I was beginning to doubt my Lab Radar. They seemed too good to be true at first. I sighted in the loads @ 100 and then validated at 380 yds with my Leupold VX6. The turret worked really well. I don't see shooting too much past 400 where I am...BSTs?
I tried out some 130 ttsxβs Iβm working on but I messed up my target and could not get any accurate results from it.
I did get some impressive speeds from my 20β barrel though.
Ramshot TAC powder
At the upper end toward max I was getting an average of 3202 fps. The last shot of this load that was under max recommended I got a little stiff bolt lift so Iβll be reducing from that point. (No other pressure signs though)
At the lower end I tested I got an average of 3075 fps.
I plan on loading up another round this morning and hopefully getting to the range tomorrow, for some accuracy tests. ( hopefully I donβt mess this one up)
I also have some 150 grain tsxβs for the 30-30 to test and will be taking them too.
With NY being what it is and the threat to go non-lead on state lands I need to have alternatives to what Iβm now using.
where at in Tejas are you going if you don't mind saying160 FTX and leverevolution. Works like a charm in my Marlin. She is going to Texas for hogs in April with my son. I think I will 375 H&H my hog!
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We went to Dos Plumas Ranch....where at in Tejas are you going if you don't mind saying
That's 5 hours from me. I'm 4.5 hours north of abilene. I lived in sweetwater for a year. I hope both of you have another enjoyable time there!We went to Dos Plumas Ranch....
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My boy shot 2 with the 30-30 and I shot 3 with the Savage 99 300 savage.