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Picked up a 30-30 - Added Trigger Job Update

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Re: Picked up a 30-30

Post by Brother_Love » Mon Jan 21, 2019 9:27 am

Great looking rifle in a classic caliber. You will love it. I have a 357 that’s in the process of becoming a 357 Max. Al was kind enough to sell me one of his springs and the change is fantastic. It took longer to remove the recoil pad than it did to install the spring. I do not have a trigger gauge but I would guess it is 3-4 lbs. comparing it to my other rifles (Thanks Al).
I’m looking to develop loads for mine using a 200 gr cast RNFP bullet. No real hot loads but stout enough to fill the freezer.
Good luck with the 30/30, it looks to have great potential. Take the plunge into handloading, you will love it.

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Re: Picked up a 30-30

Post by ScottCard » Fri Jan 25, 2019 8:11 pm

I had a goody arrive today. It is a leather stock cover with cheek riser from Rick Lowe Custom Leather. Now I can get a good cheek weld! 8-)
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Re: Picked up a 30-30

Post by ScottCard » Fri Jan 25, 2019 8:14 pm

One more pic...
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Re: Picked up a 30-30

Post by ESquared » Fri Jan 25, 2019 8:21 pm

ScottCard wrote:I had a goody arrive today. It is a leather stock cover with cheek riser from Rick Lowe Custom Leather. Now I can get a good cheek weld! 8-)
That's a beauty of a riser! I had to put one on my BBS 357 once I scoped it, but it isn't nearly that snazzy. Will have to check out Rick Lowe Custom Leather! Thanks for the pic!

Look forward to hearing more about the new 30-30!
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Re: Picked up a 30-30

Post by Mags » Fri Jan 25, 2019 9:44 pm

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A lot of Rick's products are sold through Brass Stacker. So check them out too.
https://brassstacker.com/ "RLO" logo.
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ScottCard wrote:I had a goody arrive today. It is a leather stock cover with cheek riser from Rick Lowe Custom Leather. Now I can get a good cheek weld! 8-)
That's a beauty of a riser! I had to put one on my BBS 357 once I scoped it, but it isn't nearly that snazzy. Will have to check out Rick Lowe Custom Leather! Thanks for the pic!

Look forward to hearing more about the new 30-30!
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Re: Picked up a 30-30

Post by ScottCard » Tue Apr 16, 2019 5:03 pm

Quick update...

The trigger on my 30-30 kept getting worse the more I shot it. Weird, huh? The trigger started feeling like it was being dragged across gravel and actually got heavier with use. I gave it to my gunsmith to do a trigger job and I got it back today. His instructions were to provide a reliable, clean beak and to not worry about getting it as light as possible. It now has no creep and breaks clean at just under 5lbs. I’m very pleased! :mrgreen:

I asked how the trigger seemed to get worse. His answer was interesting. The sear had a machine mark that was catching the hammer as the trigger was pulled. He said that there was a burr(s) that covered the machine mark when it was new but through use had worn down enough that the machine mark was catching the hammer. He cleaned everything up and it is super smooth now and cocking the hammer is much smoother as well. No spring change was going to correct this one.

I’m a little disappointed I had to invest extra cash but still think overall this rifle will turn out to be a bargain and great shooter. And now, I will enjoy range practice much more!
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Re: Picked up a 30-30 - Added Trigger Job Update

Post by ESquared » Tue Apr 16, 2019 5:44 pm

Thanks for the update. BigAl has been kind enough to send me one of his spare springs, but USPS is taking its time getting it to me. Will undertake the change-pout on my SS 223 once it gets here.
I also got one of the Rick Lowe cheek risers, but the leather lace that holds it all together snapped on me as I was cinching it up. So, he's sending me a replacement for that.
I've never gone this long without shooting a new gun and it's driving me crazy (crazier?), but will hopefully have all the pieces and parts together by this weekend!
Nice shooting!
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Re: Picked up a 30-30 - Added Trigger Job Update

Post by ScottCard » Tue Apr 16, 2019 9:27 pm

ESquared wrote: I also got one of the Rick Lowe cheek risers, but the leather lace that holds it all together snapped on me as I was cinching it up. So, he's sending me a replacement for that.
I noticed my leather lace was fraying in a couple of spots when reinstalling it today. I ordered some heavy duty leather boot laces off Amazon for $12. It’s a 9 foot lace and you cut them to size. I figured it would be nice to have some backup on hand.

Hope you get your SS to the range soon! I have been getting a lot of revolver range time lately but will find some time for the 30-30 in the next few weeks.
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Re: Picked up a 30-30 - Added Trigger Job Update

Post by ESquared » Wed Apr 17, 2019 8:45 am

Will check out the Amazon leather laces. Good tip, thanks!
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Re: Picked up a 30-30

Post by ScottCard » Sat May 11, 2019 10:20 pm

I was able to get some more shooting in yesterday. This rifle really likes Hornady Leverevolution 160 grain ammo. I was able to get my Swift 3-9x zeroed at 50 yards which should keep within 1.75” out to 125 yards according to the ballistic calculator I used. That will more than suffice as my deer hunting property only provides shots out to about 90 yards.

Here is my final 3 shot group at 50 yards shooting with the forearm supported on a shooting bag. I knew I pulled the third shot down a tad. I didn’t measure but that looks like a .75” group so 1.5 MOA and capable of better. I’m not a great marksman so I’ll take that! I took one shot at my 6” rifle gong from 105 yards...pulled it a little left but again I’ll take that.

The trigger is really nice now. Wall, break. Just how I want it. Pics because it did happen! :mrgreen:
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