New to me 30-30

[VA Jim]

I recently traded with one of the members here for a 30-30 handi. I own other handi's in 223 and 45-70 which are good shooters, but the 30-30 is just plain FUN!   I mounted a Burris 2 3/4x scope and within a few minutes was ringing a 6" steel plate at 150yds shooting factory loads. It just doesn't get much better than that. Low recoil, great accuracy, and an inexpensive rifle makes for a great combination.  Can't wait to put it on paper to see just how good it will do.
Jim

[Spanky]

You might be surprised how good that thing will shoot with factory ammo.
30-30's are usually one of the best shooting Handi's out there.


Spanky

[Booyah]

I just last weekend finished my 30-30 project. I restocked it with Timber Camo Manliker Forend and a Boyds Thumbhole Stock. I put a Tasco Wold Class 4 X 16 Mil Dot scope on it and took it to the range.  At 100 yards with factory ammo it grouped just above 1/2" groups. I thought it was doing so good that I decided to try out how the Mill Dot worked.  I put a target at 200 yards and I twice shot a 1 1/2" 4 shot group.  Couldn't be more pleased. 

[aldar]

I agree, it's just plain fun to shoot. I reload for mine and can get 3 shot groups touching @100yds. I orignally bought the barrel for my daughter to use deer hunting, but I find myself shooting it the most.

[shaner]

the 30/30 hasnt been around as long as it has  by bein  something  no one likes?  , they are  fun to download  with cast bullets also and  make a great hunting round for larger game    very hard to beat