What is the best powder for 30-30 reloading?
FTX bullet is my most accurate load for my 30-30’s. LVR & BL-C2 under a 170gn Sierra Pro hunter bullet have worked well too. For cast bullets I’ve found that H335 works the best and IMR 3031 comes in at a close second place.
What bullets do I need to reload 30-30?
It’s a much better choice. I’d go with a Nosler PJ in 165 to 180 grains for elk. If you’re using the . 30-30, its modest velocity, coupled with a heavy (170 grain) bullet makes it effective with simple cup-and-core designs — although both Nosler and Barnes make good bullets for the .
What is the best grain bullet for a 30-30?
The most critical element of any hunting cartridge, however, is the bullet and for all practical purposes the 150-grain bullet used in the . 30/30 HammerDown load is identical to Federal’s 150-grain Fusion load, which has proven itself again and again.
What is the fastest 30-30 ammo?
Handloads using LeverEvolution powder are capable of boosting . 30-30 velocities upward of 200 fps beyond factory loads available from Remington, Winchester and Federal and close to 100 fps faster than can be reached by the handloader with any other available powder.
Is a 30/30 A good bear gun?
The . 30/30 is not just a proven bear killer, it is probably the most-proven bear killer. Select a quick-expanding bullet for this kind of hunting.
How powerful is a Winchester 30-30?
30-30 is better than ever. The 160-grain, flex-tipped projectile leaves the muzzle at about 2,400 fps, yielding 2,046 ft-lbs of muzzle energy. Velocity remains high—2,150 fps at 100 yards, 1,916 fps at 200 yards, and 1,619 fps at 300 yards—and so does the energy downrange.
Do you need to crimp 30-30?
Registered. Been reloading and shooting 30-30 jacketed bullets in Marlins since the ’50’s. You do not NEED to crimp. On the other hand if you want to trim your cases exactly each loading, line up the cannelure to crimp in it and have no say in seating depth, go right ahead.
What is the difference between a 30-30 and 32 special?
32 WS has about 5-10% more energy than the . 30-30 at close ranges, and less at longer ranges due to increased drag due to the . 321’s greater diameter and reduced sectional density.
Can a 30/30 take down a grizzly?
30-30 carbine is good defense against a grizzly, here’s one fellow, with experience that would disagree with you. Back in May of 1965, Jack Turner found out that it was just the gun for him to dispatch a charging grizzly that turned out to be the largest on record at that time.
Is a 30/30 Good for moose?
30-30 for moose Far and away, the best bang-for-buck has been Hornady Leverevolution 160s. They hit hard and stay together. My Savage 30-30 pump and CIL bolt love them. Very accurate.
