what load for model 94 winchester 30-30

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Deerspy posted this 20 December 2011

I have a pre 64 model 94 30-30 and would like to load a cast bullet for accuracy out to 100 yards. and was looking for the best bullet weight and powder charge to uae in a modle 94 winchester.

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RicinYakima posted this 20 December 2011

Lyman 311041 cast from linotype and sized 0.311” over 12.5 grains of Alliant 2400, then seated to just touch the rifling or throat. Ric

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shastaboat posted this 21 December 2011

I use the same bullet but up to 20 gr. for 1995 fps. Cast in WW my bullets weigh 176 gr.

Because I said so!

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Deerspy posted this 21 December 2011

thanks Ric, I don't cast will have to by cast bullets, what would be the weight of that bullet?

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onondaga posted this 21 December 2011

If you will be hunting with your 30-30, RanchDog bullet moulds cast very effective, big flat nose bullets. His data is great too. H4895 really likes the 30-30 and charges of 36-38 grains are terrific for Whitetail.

Bullet Moulds:

http://www.ranchdogoutdoors.com/index.php?mainpage=index&cPath=1516

Data:

http://www.ranchdogoutdoors.com/bin/TLC311165RF/data/loadnotes06.pdf

Gary

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Brodie posted this 22 December 2011

I can't speak as to the effectiveness of Ranch Dog's bullets, I'll be able to after Christmass, but back before RD I used to shoot Lyman's flatnosed 3030 bullet in front of 29gr. IMR 3031 for 1.75 ” with iron sights. My eyes and nerves were younger then but, I would accept Ranch Dog's data and his excellent bullets. Brodie

B.E.Brickey

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RicinYakima posted this 22 December 2011

DeerSpy,

The Lyman 311041 weights about 173 grains cast from WW's, 168 cast from #2 alloy or 162 cast from linotype. Since your question asked for accuracy, that is still my top load, although it is only 1400 f/s and weak for a hunting deer. That load beat everybody in the US/Canada Postal matchs for iron sight lever action rifle this year. The others have better ideas for hunting power loads with the 30 WCF.

Ric