Thread: Marlin 30-30 setup

Originally Posted by 308mate

@dannyb how short of a barrel did you go and what model of Marlin?

Have my 336 Dark 16" zeroed at 100m with a VX6 1-6. It is CDS so I may work up some loads for it for further but really I wouldn't shoot more than 150 - 170m with it I suppose.
@eamars has worked some loads up I think and may be able to provide some useful input.

My best 3 shot grouping from Marlin 336 Dark is about 1MOA with Hornady white tail 150gr. The Leverevolution 160gr FTX gave me some shit results and keyholing all the time.

Currently I'm experimenting best loads for my gun. Here is the recipe:
* Hornady 150gr round nose projectile
* CCI #200 large rifle primer
* 31gr IMR4895
* A mixture of Hornady, FC, S&B and PPU brasses. Will switch to starline brass later