30-30 reloading recommendations

[dakotah]

I use 170 grain bullets only and have used Hornadys, Remington and Winchester bulk bullets. The Winchester may not be available any more(???). Any of these bullets should work well.

IMR3031 and H4895 are the two powders I have used. I have a bunch of H335. I may try that.

As I recall the H4895 was the most accurate powder in the 30-30.

I also use almost identical loads in my 32 Special. The 30-30 is in a Mossberg and it shoots almost everything very well. The 32 Special shoots well (M-94 carbine) but is more picky in load combinations.

I like heavier bullets cause I like to ensure deeper penetration. But then I don't hunt from a blind or a stand. If you or your neighbor is shooting at standing deer I suspect either bullet would work equally well.