30-30 load

[hhi7410]

I'm starting to reload 30-30 for my daughter's t/c contender rifle
Any good hunting load?

 

[Magyars]

What bullet weight?

 

[hhi7410]

I have been using old loads with 125g noscler bt bullets but can't find anywhere
So I like to try 150g soft point

 

[hhi7410]

I have some 150g sst bullets I like to try
But never tried on t/c contender rifle
Before

 

[Magyars]

IMR 3031...30 gr for aprox 2100 ft.
I also have used 2400 and Unique for lite loads.

 

[bgcatty]

Check the most recent Hornady reloading book for very good loads for the .30-30. Especially true with their 150 grn. Soft nose bullets. I’ve found their loads to “hit the mark, er, Target”!

 

[Mgderf]

What are you hunting?
May sound silly, but I have known people that have down loaded a .30-30 to hunt squirrels.
You don't need much more than a primer charge for that.
Deer need a little heavier load.

 

[hhi7410]

little more than squirrels
This is what I setup for my daughter's deer rifle. T/c contender G2 with 30-30 rifle barrel.

 

[hhi7410]

IMR 3031...30 gr for aprox 2100 ft.
I also have used 2400 and Unique for lite loads.

Ok thanks I'll try this

 

[hhi7410]

I'll be Experiment with few different bullets and power what I can find any way

 

[Magyars]

Something else to consider.
Contenders are fairly lite and a load that is similar to factory may be punishing to your daughter.
Might want to try a 135 gr bullet

 

[ISP 5353]

I would try a few 150gr and 170gr soft points. I would guess the 150s would work best. 3031 is an excellent 30-30 power and so is the Leverevolution. Start with a medium load and work from there.

I have found that taking time to prep the brass helped with accuracy. Size, trim, clean the flash hole and primer pocket. Use a light crimp. Good luck and let us know what works!

 

[42253]

I loaded my 30-30s with Hornaday 150 gr RN Interlock bullets, Ramshot Tac powder 29.7grs. and CCI LRPs. They shot very nice.

 

[hhi7410]

Thanks all for replying
I'll try few different loads