Do you own a 30-30?

[deemus]

In the mix of ARs, M1As and various Henry rifles I never managed to acquire a 30-30. I can't see any reason to add another caliber now.

Every time I think this I find another to load. I don’t always keep the gun, but I always roll my own for what I shoot due to cost savings. Under $50 still for a set of dies.

224 Valkyrie - very hard to find ammo for. I love how this gun shoots and how accurate it is.

458 SOCOM - $2+ per round. I can load for around 70 cents.

The only gun I’ve not bought due to ammo cost is 5.7. I’ve wanted one of those pistols since I first saw one. Really wanted the carbine. But I know myself. I would shoot the heck out of it. And it would cost a ton to shoot. And reloading for that round is tricky. It’s the only round I see myself never buying.

 

[Moonpie]

30-30 is probably the easiest bottleneck rounds to reload.
Can be done with hand tools.

 

[motorcarman]

Years ago I bought hundreds of 30 WCF cases (once fired) to make 30 Remington ammo.(cut down the rim and resize the neck)

I did not reform all the cases so I have hundreds of each.

Always plan ahead!

 

[paknheat]

I’m loading it at 40 cents a round. For now.

Yeah I’m there with you. 30-30 is one I like to load, so I keep a pretty decent amount on hand.


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[@TX_1]

The discussion about 30-30 popularity keeps coming to mind. Someone mentioned it could be age specific. What say ye?

I bought mine at a pawn shop in the 80's. Came with a rubberized scope which is still on it. Its taken lots of deer and pigs. Any time i hunt in E TX it goes with me. I load some 125g HPs for it that are as lethal as anything I have ever loaded for a gun of any caliber.

Pawn shop guy said the guy he got it from told him it was dead on at 100yds. I took it from the pawn shop to the woods, and shot a nice 10 point buck with it a few hours later.

Along with the guitar I traded in, I was only out $32 for it.

Bought mine new in 1976. Beautiful Bicentennial Commorative. Complete with box of silver tip bullet and nickel silver action and birds eye stock. Think I paid $165 for it. I was in the wholesale hardware business, we sold them.

 

[popsgarland]

The trick there is finding .30-30 ammo...I've got 30 rounds. Short range day.

I'm running a little low on my 30-30 ammo also. Only have 180 rounds.

 

[unicom]

I'm running a little low on my 30-30 ammo also. Only have 180 rounds.

So basically your out of 30-30 ammo


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[wakosama]

yeah. so? nowhere to hunt so what are they good for?

 

[@TX_1]

I really need to learn and start...

Yes. I agree with him. It can be done very cheaply. Especially if you use cast lead bullets. Back about 8 years ago, it could be done for $.27 a round. That has been a while though. 30-30 is one of the best rifles to shoot lead bullets in. Under 2,000 fps with 170gr lead bullets coated with Alox or White Lube and it will surprise you what it does out to 200 yards or with Hornady XTF 160 gr bullets and a bit more velocity 200-250 yards.

 

[Lonesome Dove]

I'm only running the 7mm version now but it's not from a lever gun.

 

[@TX_1]

yeah. so? nowhere to hunt so what are they good for?

I own a place. Lots of wild hogs. Are a plague. And from time to time Deer and wild turkey come through.

 

[popsgarland]

So basically your out of 30-30 ammo


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Yes sir.

But, Academy in my area has some in stock. I just might have to take a ride there tomorrow.

 

[wakosama]

if you're serious and reload I suggest you go over and join "castboolits.com", and ask nicely for some 30-30 brass, load data, reloading eqpt, etc. they are wonderfully helpful and usually have some extra everything. I've never been disappointed with them. jmho...

 

[Grumps21]

Trying to get my son interested so I can teach him before I’m gone.

Dad?

 

[unicom]

Yes sir.

But, Academy in my area has some in stock. I just might have to take a ride there tomorrow.

I would say I trip is most definitely in order


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[popsgarland]

I would say I trip is most definitely in order


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Yes sir. I shall be there in the morning.

 

[popsgarland]

TGT should have a 30-30 range day.

Sign me up.

Set it up and let me know the location and I'll be there.

 

[billtool]

Set it up and let me know the location and I'll be there.

I think it’s a great idea. I was going to sell mine to fund another gun…but funded the other gun and never got around to the sell part. My 336 shoots lights out. Let’s do it. I think we should meet in Cleveland at Trinity armory on 1/6 @ 9:00am. Only bring one gun….

- edited the date in case some don't find the Meet-up thread.

 

[SA_Steve]

I had a, bought new, W '94 long long ago. Gave it away, wish I still had it. They are pricey now.

 

[popsgarland]

I think it’s a great idea. I was going to sell mine to fund another gun…but funded the other gun and never got around to the sell part. My 336 shoots lights out. Let’s do it. I think we should meet in Cleveland at Trinity armory on 12/30 @ 9:00am. Only bring one gun….

I just Googled it and it's a 3 hour drive, one way, from me. So a 6 hour turn around will, most likely, not be on my schedule.