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.
thanks
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.
thanks
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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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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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thanks Ric, I don't cast will have to by cast bullets, what would be the weight of that bullet?
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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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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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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
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thanks to all, Ric that is what I was looking for about all I due is punch paper and wanted a light load for accuracy.
Deerspy
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OK Ric fess up. You were not shooting a good old Winchester. You shot one of those ugly 'ol SA-SA-SA-SA-SAVAGES. You wild and savage guy.
:dude:
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OK Ric fess up. You did not use a good 'ol Winchester 94. You shot a ugly 'ol SA-SA-SA-SA-SAVAGE.
:dude:
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OK Ric fess up. You did not use a good 'ol Winchester 94. You shot a ugly 'ol SA-SA-SA-SA-SAVAGE.
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