Just wondering if there is a consensus standard go-to powder for the .30-30. Really just the usual 150gr and 170gr pills. Not thinking of hot loads. Thanks.
Just wondering if there is a consensus standard go-to powder for the .30-30. Really just the usual 150gr and 170gr pills. Not thinking of hot loads. Thanks.
IMR 3031 the gold standard for 30-30
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Yep, IMR3031 is the best.
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I've tried a few, but keep coming back to 3031 and the RCBS 170 RN cast.
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3031 is an excellent 30-30 powder and use it for all my reloads
Published testing data ( https://stevespages.com/308_9.html )recommends these powders:
150gr bullet ... N-135 From 26.2 grains to 32.7 grains
170gr bullet ... H-322 From 24.0 grains to 30.0 grains
I have not done any comparisons so have no data
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Another vote for IMR 3031.Robert
Most convincing vote I have seen in quite some time... thanks!
For the shorter 16 inch Trapper barrel, has anyone seen a solid preference for the 150gr or the 170gr?
Last edited by tacotime; 06-04-2019 at 04:40 PM.
170 grain bullets are preferable regardless of barrel length far as I'm concerned. While I use 3031, I haven't used it enough to say I prefer it over w748, which I've found to be excellent.
Nothing I have tried works better than IMR 3031.
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3031 is a good powder for the 30-30, been around a VERY VERY long time, I used it from 1965 for many years. Changed to Accurate 2015 when it became available, measured much better, worked as well, was cheaper, recently switched to Leverevolution, more velocity and a ball powder, so measures very precisely and a few bucks cheaper. Nothing wrong with the 'OLDER' IMR powders, but things do improve/ have improved for most technology. I don't pay much attention to cost of powder, just an added benefit. Historically, ball powders tend to have a longer shelf life than the single base 'stick' powders. I have always preferred 170 grain bullets, or heavier. The NOE 311-199-FN GC (RCBS 311-180-FN clone) is my preferred hunting bullet for the 30-30 and 303 Savage.
Last edited by MostlyLeverGuns; 06-04-2019 at 05:46 PM.
I have to vote 3031 also. It works for me with both jacketed and cast.
Me too on the 3031. I mean my gosh it is almost named after the 30-30!
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I really go out of my way NOT TO MEMORIZE load data, but 30grs. of 3031 for my .30-30 just gets stuck in my head.
I have in my notes that 32.0 gr of W748 powder and 170gr bullets is the Winchester factory load.
I have had good luck with that load on paper. Haven't taken any game with it yet....hopefully, this Fall.
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in my friends marlin ler action it's 26.5gr 3031 with the lyman 311291 165gr; in my savage 340 bolt action its still 26.5gr 3031 but with the 311413 spire point or NOE 311-165 ranch dog. either way IMR 3031 is the 3030 powder
I’ve been loading WW748 in the 30-30 for decades. 34.5 grains for 150’s and 32.0 grains for 170’s. Winchester brass and primers, with whatever 150 and 170 grain j-word projectiles I could find. Accurate and reliable with normal pressure signs.
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