reloading the 30-30 winchester

[dovehunter]

I have been reloading for the .30-30 Win. for years and about the ony problem I have experienced is that this round seems more inclined towards lubrication dents in the venturi portion of the case than other rifle rounds for which I reload. However, since I have been using one of the new spray on lubes like Lyman's, I have not experienced this problem at all. My most recent .30-30 reloading experience probably won't help you because I have been loading for my Savage model 340 which is a bolt-action and using sharp pointed bullets. My favorite load is a Hornady 150 gr. spitzer over 3031 powder. I have found that sharp-pointed bullets larger than 150 gr. won't fit in the clip. I've killed several deer with it, a couple out to nearly 200 yds. This load will shoot fairly tight 100-yd. groups. If you're interested in trying this load - I see no reason why you couldn't substitute a 150 gr. RN - reply to this post and I'll look up and post my exact recipe.