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30-30 Loads
- Ojaileveraction
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Re: 30-30 Loads
I wouldn't assume anything I saw on the internet until I made sure for myself.
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Pax at Justitia
Re: 30-30 Loads
If you are asking about MY reloads then yes - the bullets are actually a flat point (not much ) but they are.So, it's safe to assume that the reloads pictured above are "flat-nosed enough"
I also use the Speer 'plinkers' which are a round nose and are OK in a tubular magazine.
Spire point bullets CAN be used but as I have said before they turn your tube feed rifle into a single shot - but its fun to try some spire point loads to really see what kind of accuracy can be gotten from a .30-.30!
Heck I may load some up for the weekend!
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Re: 30-30 Loads
Would that also be true of the Hornady LeverAction plastic tipped spire points? Hornady claims they are safe for tube feed rifles.Mistered wrote:...
Spire point bullets CAN be used but as I have said before they turn your tube feed rifle into a single shot ...
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Re: 30-30 Loads
No - the LEVERevolution are designed with the soft tip which will not detonate a primer and are sized to be able to feed through a typical 30-30 tube magazine.Would that also be true of the Hornady LeverAction plastic tipped spire points?
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Thanks. Bit spendy at $25 for box of 20 factory.Mistered wrote:No - the LEVERevolution are designed with the soft tip which will not detonate a primer and are sized to be able to feed through a typical 30-30 tube magazine.Would that also be true of the Hornady LeverAction plastic tipped spire points?
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Re: 30-30 Loads
For a Friday run to the range with a buddy to sight in his Henry.
I'm bringing 30-30 150 grain Spitzer, 20 boat tail and 20 flatbottom. Sized to cycle through the magazine. Using a lower end charge of Varget. Expecting around 2200 fps.
1 in the chamber and only one in the magazine at a time. If you can do that with your rifle, otherwise, single load.
I'm bringing 30-30 150 grain Spitzer, 20 boat tail and 20 flatbottom. Sized to cycle through the magazine. Using a lower end charge of Varget. Expecting around 2200 fps.
1 in the chamber and only one in the magazine at a time. If you can do that with your rifle, otherwise, single load.
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Pax at Justitia
Re: 30-30 Loads
Ouch - didn't realize how spendy they were.Thanks. Bit spendy at $25 for box of 20 factory.
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Does anyone have an experience with the accuracy of the LeverAction, plastic tipped (factory) ammo?
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Re: 30-30 Loads
No experience personally but I have read of varying degrees of accuracy - probably depending on the rifle & shooter.
I don't see where they offer any particular advantage given what is not a great increase in velocity. If one reloads they can use the Speer 125 gr HP bullet that really sizzles in the 30-30. Heck I might pick up a box today - I have used them before.
Google 'Leverevolution 30-30 ammo reviews' and you might find something about it.
I don't see where they offer any particular advantage given what is not a great increase in velocity. If one reloads they can use the Speer 125 gr HP bullet that really sizzles in the 30-30. Heck I might pick up a box today - I have used them before.
Google 'Leverevolution 30-30 ammo reviews' and you might find something about it.
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Re: 30-30 Loads
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Not me. Too expensive to play around with.
Not me. Too expensive to play around with.
ESquared wrote:Does anyone have an experience with the accuracy of the LeverAction, plastic tipped (factory) ammo?
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