30-30 best lead loads for LA Silhouette
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30-30 best lead loads for LA Silhouette
Every barrel may produce different results but we hear we may get to sub MOA groups (=<1") at 100 yards with lead or lead gas check rounds.
Who can describe their bullets and powder combinations that are typical to 30-30 (Octagon barrel) that are near or sub MOA? Also want to know how tight, i.e. barrel slugs to .309 what should we size bullet to?
We ran a ladder tests and did subsequent group tests to get to our 2.2" groups at 100 yards. Currently using 31.6gr.W798 with 125gr. Sierra Match King Flat nose.
Who can describe their bullets and powder combinations that are typical to 30-30 (Octagon barrel) that are near or sub MOA? Also want to know how tight, i.e. barrel slugs to .309 what should we size bullet to?
We ran a ladder tests and did subsequent group tests to get to our 2.2" groups at 100 yards. Currently using 31.6gr.W798 with 125gr. Sierra Match King Flat nose.
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Re: 30-30 best lead loads for LA Silhouette
We use either 165 Meister 0.309 or 165 Rimrock .310 for cpt over 9 gr TB. shoots about 1 inch at the 100m pig and which takes em down readily. The surprise was the ram load under 1 moa at ram using Matt's 183 grain 31141 gced bullet over 25.5 gr AA 2495 should be near 1900 fps. I have not miked the bore or throat since the WIn 94 Centennial (Commemorates the 66 the old yellow boy w/ a fake brass receiver) shoots them so well but prefer the .310 since should fill the throat better.
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Re: 30-30 best lead loads for LA Silhouette
that is with the 26" bbl
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Re: 30-30 best lead loads for LA Silhouette
These are tried and true loads for a 30-30 Win 94/26" bbl using Varget
With these loads there is no sight adjustment required between animals.
Ckn/Pig 150gr Sierra 30-30 RN 30gr Varget
Tky 150 gr Sierra 30-30 RN 33gr Varget
Ram 170gr Sierra 30-30 Rn 32gr Varget
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With these loads there is no sight adjustment required between animals.
Ckn/Pig 150gr Sierra 30-30 RN 30gr Varget
Tky 150 gr Sierra 30-30 RN 33gr Varget
Ram 170gr Sierra 30-30 Rn 32gr Varget
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Re: 30-30 best lead loads for LA Silhouette
Well, my first competiton 30-30 load was 34g of Varget unswer 30 carbine 110g rn and 150g Sierra fn.ppkny wrote: ↑Tue Mar 23, 2021 9:45 am These are tried and true loads for a 30-30 Win 94/26" bbl using Varget
With these loads there is no sight adjustment required between animals.
Ckn/Pig 150gr Sierra 30-30 RN 30gr Varget
Tky 150 gr Sierra 30-30 RN 33gr Varget
Ram 170gr Sierra 30-30 Rn 32gr Varget
ppkny
I developed a flinch and switched to cast lead 350g and 405g subsonic 45-70. Did better.
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Re: 30-30 best lead loads for LA Silhouette
What size groups at 100 yards or?ppkny wrote: ↑Tue Mar 23, 2021 9:45 am These are tried and true loads for a 30-30 Win 94/26" bbl using Varget
With these loads there is no sight adjustment required between animals.
Ckn/Pig 150gr Sierra 30-30 RN 30gr Varget
Tky 150 gr Sierra 30-30 RN 33gr Varget
Ram 170gr Sierra 30-30 Rn 32gr Varget
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Re: 30-30 best lead loads for LA Silhouette
shootmore:
100 yds is just the pig distance for CLA you should expect at least 1.5 inches or better. At 200yds,Rams it should be 3 inches or better. If you're not checking ammo loads with a scope on the gun it's hard to determine what your true spread is.
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100 yds is just the pig distance for CLA you should expect at least 1.5 inches or better. At 200yds,Rams it should be 3 inches or better. If you're not checking ammo loads with a scope on the gun it's hard to determine what your true spread is.
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Re: 30-30 best lead loads for LA Silhouette
sorry about my mistake i thought the use of the word "lead" in your query '30-30 best lead loads for LA Silhouette meant you were seeking cast bullet loads
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Re: 30-30 best lead loads for LA Silhouette
yes cast lead bullet loads
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Re: 30-30 best lead loads for LA Silhouette
I just got the Lyman "Cast Bullet Handbook" 4th Edition
I have Load BooK USA for most of the calibers I shoot and regular Lyman on Ebook.
The Cast Handbook has tons more cast lead data.
I have Load BooK USA for most of the calibers I shoot and regular Lyman on Ebook.
The Cast Handbook has tons more cast lead data.
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Re: 30-30 best lead loads for LA Silhouette
Have you used any H4895 for your loads?ppkny wrote: ↑Tue Mar 23, 2021 9:45 am These are tried and true loads for a 30-30 Win 94/26" bbl using Varget
With these loads there is no sight adjustment required between animals.
Ckn/Pig 150gr Sierra 30-30 RN 30gr Varget
Tky 150 gr Sierra 30-30 RN 33gr Varget
Ram 170gr Sierra 30-30 Rn 32gr Varget
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Re: 30-30 best lead loads for LA Silhouette
I've had some good results using 4831sc but Varget is my go to powder for my 30-30
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Re: 30-30 best lead loads for LA Silhouette
Varget is hard to beat in the 30-30.
30.0 with a 125 Sierra for C-P
32-33.5 with a 170 Sierra for T-R
These loads are very accurate and with the 33.5 of Varget and the 170 Sierra I had no problems with Rams for a 5 year period. If I hit them they fell.
30.0 with a 125 Sierra for C-P
32-33.5 with a 170 Sierra for T-R
These loads are very accurate and with the 33.5 of Varget and the 170 Sierra I had no problems with Rams for a 5 year period. If I hit them they fell.
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Re: 30-30 best lead loads for LA Silhouette
I judge all my rifles, except 3p 50m,by what groups can consistently shoot at 100 yards. What are your five shot groups at 100 yards?
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Re: 30-30 best lead loads for LA Silhouette
If you're asking me, I've got no good idea. I got it about a week before the TSRA lever match last year and sighted it in 2-days before. I've got until October 9 to get a few loads sorted or just shoot the rest of the factory ammo I have.
I asked about H4895 bc you can do reduced loads with it, which could be about the same as a 125gr.
I asked about H4895 bc you can do reduced loads with it, which could be about the same as a 125gr.