Author Topic: H&R 30/30... (Read 1907 times)

Joe S. · « **on:** February 16, 2010, 08:17:38 AM »

just stopped at a pawn shop and they have a 30/30 for $175.00...

thats real tempting as i have wanted one for some time. if they hadnt had that dang marlin 336 right next to it...

oh well, guess ya cant have em all.

44 Man · « **Reply #1 on:** February 16, 2010, 09:30:45 AM »

And why can't you have them all?

While that is a good price, I picked up my 'old' 30-30 a few years ago for $125, and passed up another (dumb move!) of the 'new' production for $150 last fall. Would I buy it for $175? Yes, in a heart beat! There's just something about the 30-30's. They are enough gun, yet light and well, 'Handi'. Hope you can find the extra to get that one. (try to haggle him down to $150

) 44 Man

bigvarmnt · « **Reply #2 on:** February 16, 2010, 09:41:10 AM »

I'd buy it. If you find you can't keep it sell it to one of us

Joe S. · « **Reply #3 on:** February 16, 2010, 09:48:10 AM »

Looks like I'm buyin a couple already, so I guess I better leave it there!

PawPaw · « **Reply #4 on:** February 16, 2010, 10:50:19 AM »

I'm buying the next one that comes down the pike. Does anyone here have any idea when they might build the next batch?

wreckhog · « **Reply #5 on:** February 16, 2010, 10:57:34 AM »

30/30 is great in any gun

quickdtoo · « **Reply #6 on:** February 16, 2010, 11:07:52 AM »

Quote from: PawPaw on February 16, 2010, 10:50:19 AM

I'm buying the next one that comes down the pike. Does anyone here have any idea when they might build the next batch?

One member was told by CS they wouldn't be making any new barrels until March, whether that's true or not is anyone's quess, information from Madison CS isn't always accurate. $:-\$

Tim

Smoke Wagon · « **Reply #7 on:** February 16, 2010, 11:33:55 AM »

PawPaw,
Like Tim said I spoke with CS about a week ago asking about a 30-30 barrel. I was informed they were back ordered and that February was a zero production month. He also stated that they should start being available towards the end of March. I hope his information is correct because I am also waiting for one.

zoner · « **Reply #8 on:** February 17, 2010, 02:31:29 AM »

30-30 makes for a very versatile handi.....if you reload there's cast PB,cast GC,Jacketed FN,Jacketed spitzer,a wide selection of bullet weights. Add to that it's a rimmed cartridge @ 40,000 psi or less,low recoil,makes for a versatile rifle in my mind...

PawPaw · « **Reply #9 on:** February 17, 2010, 02:46:50 AM »

Quote from: zoner on February 17, 2010, 02:31:29 AM

30-30 makes for a very versatile handi.....if you reload there's cast PB,cast GC,Jacketed FN,Jacketed spitzer,a wide selection of bullet weights. Add to that it's a rimmed cartridge @ 40,000 psi or less,low recoil,makes for a versatile rifle in my mind...

I concur thoroughly and I'm a big fan of the cartridge. I've got a couple of Win94s in my all-too-small collection, but I want the Handi to play with pointy bullets in the caliber. We all know the danger of using spitzer bullets in a tube magazine, and I'd like to work up some Handi loads using bullets we don't often see in the .30-30.

At any rate, it's high on my wish-list and I'll start paying attention around the end of March and see if there are any in the production pipeline.

zoner · « **Reply #10 on:** February 17, 2010, 02:54:52 AM »

paw paw, check the classifieds i think i saw a 30-30 rifle up for trade....maybe could trade for dollars

Smoke Wagon · « **Reply #11 on:** February 17, 2010, 02:55:47 AM »

I'm kind of in the same boat. I just learning to reload. I was given 3k 125 grain rem psp I wouls like to find a good load to drive about 200 yards from the handi. I tink this would be an excellent critter getter for our small deer and grove hogs.

Joe S. · « **Reply #12 on:** February 17, 2010, 05:06:50 AM »

Thanks guys. I come looking for condolences cause I can't get it and yall are making me want it more!!

bigvarmnt · « **Reply #13 on:** February 17, 2010, 05:41:07 AM »

Just go buy it. That's only a weeks worth of groceries.

If you're like me a diet might be a good thing

Joe S. · « **Reply #14 on:** February 17, 2010, 08:53:33 AM »

Well the decision to pass was made easy. Got there at lunch and it was gone!! A fellow member picked it up.

dpe.ahoy · « **Reply #15 on:** February 17, 2010, 03:10:12 PM »

If ya want one REAL bad, send a 223 to Wayne York and have him rebore and chamber one for ya, get one in the 30-30 AI like I did.

Then pick up a regular 30-30 when they are made, (like I did $:-\$ .) DP

zoner · « **Reply #16 on:** February 21, 2010, 04:36:00 AM »

i shot mine for the first time yesterday. It's like my 357...hard to find a load that WON'T shoot well

.....light recoil and so easy to hit with. If you reload you can make a single shot 30-30 do just about anything you need it to do out to 250 yds and most of us shouldn't be shootin at game farther away anyway. The 45-70 and 357 max guys will probly throw cabbages at me for saying this but the 30-30 Handi is one of the best shootin, most versatile Handi's i've owned. I'm thinkin my next handi will be a syn stocked(all-weather)30-30 with a rear peep and front post,maybe chop the barrel 2" to balance the weight a little. Maddening stuff,huh! Like I really need two 30-30 handis

gcrank1 · « **Reply #17 on:** February 21, 2010, 04:45:31 AM »

I have had great luck with all the .30 cal. like that too, they digest most everything Ive made. Springfield Armory determined way back that the 1:12 twist was the one to use for up to 200gr. bullets. No wonder the 30-30, 308, etc. work so well for cast and jacketed.
I remember an old timer who said all he needed was a .22RF, a 30-30, a 45-70 and a 12ga. and he was good for everything.

carbineman · « **Reply #18 on:** February 21, 2010, 01:50:57 PM »

Quote from: zoner on February 21, 2010, 04:36:00 AM

If you reload you can make a single shot 30-30 do just about anything you need it to do out to 250 yds I have set mine up for 225 yards. Made a good hit @275 yards with it using a 130 grain Barnes X Maddening stuff,huh! Like I really need two 30-30 handis We have three of them (Toppers)and I still stop and look at em when I see one.

Comments added in above quote.

S.S. · « **Reply #19 on:** February 21, 2010, 06:55:58 PM »

I have only 2 H&R rifles at the moment, A model 158 that I paid about $75.00
dollars for new. and an even older Shikari in 45-70. I honestly do not know how many
deer have fallen to them. My favorites are still those neat little revolvers they used to make
though.

gcrank1 · « **Reply #20 on:** February 22, 2010, 03:58:35 AM »

Yes, they are nice. I had a tight one in great shape that shot (38S&W) to the sights AND I SOLD IT!
What was I thinkin'?
Oh well, it went to friend.