Thread: 30/30 reloading

Originally Posted by Cigar

AR2208 mainly, trying Leverevolution recently. Trailboss and 151gr cast bullets for subsonic.
Sierra 125 FNHP and 150gr Prohunter FN.
Hornady 150 and 170 interlock FN.
Tried the 160 FTX but not that impressed with accuracy, but they go okay in my 308 (mild load to keep to 30-30ish velocity)

I find Leverevolution 160gr FTX could cause keyholing with my Marlin 336 Dark 16.25'' barrel. Do you have similar issue as well?

Originally Posted by eamars

I find Leverevolution 160gr FTX could cause keyholing with my Marlin 336 Dark 16.25'' barrel. Do you have similar issue as well?

No keyholing, just very average grouping at 100m, which was not great when i was looking at using them for longer range shots. My rifle is a Win M94 Trapper with 16" barrel. I was using FTX reloads, only doing 1820fps so they might group better with more speed.
The fallow weaner I shot front-on in the throat at 20m reckoned they worked okay...