Most Consistent 30-30 Winchester brass.

[Critter Picker]

Sweet!

 

[98s1lightning]

That thing is a BEAUTY

 

[AkleyFan]

Just realized I didn't even post any pictures of the actual rifle.

That's mighty sexy look'n - solid with nice lines. Weight? Looks like that barrel profile could be bored out to a howitzer!

 

[pondskipper]

That's mighty sexy look'n - solid with nice lines. Weight? Looks like that barrel profile could be bored out to a howitzer!

It's 12.2 pounds barrel is still over 1" at the muzzle and is the old Winchester #4 octagon pattern.

 

[pondskipper]

It's got a pretty cool trick up its sleeve and an interesting job to do come spring, I'll keep you guys updated on how things go.

 

[MagnumManiac]

I have 2 30-30's, one is a 1908 Winnie Model '92, my Grandfathers I inherited, and a Marlin (original) 336 Stainless.
In both, the Winchester branded brass has always worked best due to the thicker (relatively) rims. The 1908 '92 has generous shoulder dimensions, so brass growth there has been an issue, same as my 1906 44-40, dimensions are generous, both need careful sizing and semi false shoulders to keep cases from stretching.
The only other brass I have used is Remington, it's fine in the Marlin, but not in the '92.
I have a heap of Starline brass I was given, but haven't used any to date.

Cheers.

 

[pondskipper]

I have 2 30-30's, one is a 1908 Winnie Model '92, my Grandfathers I inherited, and a Marlin (original) 336 Stainless.
In both, the Winchester branded brass has always worked best due to the thicker (relatively) rims. The 1908 '92 has generous shoulder dimensions, so brass growth there has been an issue, same as my 1906 44-40, dimensions are generous, both need careful sizing and semi false shoulders to keep cases from stretching.
The only other brass I have used is Remington, it's fine in the Marlin, but not in the '92.
I have a heap of Starline brass I was given, but haven't used any to date.

Cheers.

I think you meant a 94 winchester.

 

[MagnumManiac]

I think you meant a 94 winchester.

You are correct, had the 44-40 in my mind while typing, sorry.

Cheers.

 

[pondskipper]

Well, got some quick testing done today no thanks to the weather but believe the problem is fairly well solved. .142" group at 50yds 8fps extreme spread at 2680fps avg. Not too shabby for iron sights id say!

 

[K.E.C. Darkside]

Howdy, tagging in.
Just read through the post, that's a AWESOME rifle you have.
And a fan of the 30-30.
And that's Nice shooting.

 

[Left Hand Dave]

Was that with the Hornady brass?

 

[Taylorbok]

I've always thought about doing some loads for the marlin but I don't shoot it enough to bother really. Basically a bush gun

 

[Seabeeken]

Decades ago I loaded for a friends bolt action 30-30, a Western Auto (Savage 340). It shot a group like that at 100. IIRC I was using Win brass and W-748 powder. Dont recall the bullet but that rifle shot amazing. Until then I didn't think a 30-30 could do it.
Gorgeous rifle!! and great shooting.

Got me to thinking, he also has an original Marlin 1884 or 6, cant remember. It was a 38-56 Win. I cast bullets for it and made the brass from RCBS 45 basic brass

 

[pondskipper]

Was that with the Hornady brass?

Yes sir.