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DaMan · August 26, 2000, 09:29 AM

Thanks, Gents. That's the second time I've heard the Hornady 150 Spitzer mentioned. So I'll be sure to try those out. Also, I have H4895, IMR4895, and Win 748 so these will be the first powders I try.

The Sierra Technician recommended either 168gr. or 150gr. Match Kings. I've got plenty of the 168gr. MKs on hand so I'll give those a try as well.

I also asked the Sierra Tech what he thought about the 135gr. Single Shot Pistol bullet. He said they will work fine in a .30-30 rifle. So I'll be trying these to see if I can get a flatter shooting combo.

At the moment I'm just burning off some reloads and factory ammo I was going to use in a M-94 Winchester I had.

Once I get my NEF scope mounted and have a good supply of fire formed cases, I'll start getting serious about this project.

I'll keep you posted. And if anyone comes up with more recommendations, please post them!

TIA and Regards! DaMan

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August 26, 2000, 09:29 AM	#4
DaMan Senior Member Join Date: July 16, 2000 Posts: 222	Thanks, Gents. That's the second time I've heard the Hornady 150 Spitzer mentioned. So I'll be sure to try those out. Also, I have H4895, IMR4895, and Win 748 so these will be the first powders I try. The Sierra Technician recommended either 168gr. or 150gr. Match Kings. I've got plenty of the 168gr. MKs on hand so I'll give those a try as well. I also asked the Sierra Tech what he thought about the 135gr. Single Shot Pistol bullet. He said they will work fine in a .30-30 rifle. So I'll be trying these to see if I can get a flatter shooting combo. At the moment I'm just burning off some reloads and factory ammo I was going to use in a M-94 Winchester I had. Once I get my NEF scope mounted and have a good supply of fire formed cases, I'll start getting serious about this project. I'll keep you posted. And if anyone comes up with more recommendations, please post them! TIA and Regards! DaMan [This message has been edited by DaMan (edited August 26, 2000).]