Lever Evolution bullets

cobra81 · November 20, 2006, 11:05 AM

This seems to be a winner for the good old 30/30. Does anyone know if Hornady has any plans to release this bullet as non-loaded bulk rounds so we can reload it? Maybe it's out there already and I just haven't seen it.

Thanks.

Rimrod · November 20, 2006, 01:19 PM

No it's not a winner for the old 30/30. It's a marketing gimmick to sucker people into buying their product. The fact is you have always been able to stuff any bullet into a 30/30 as long as it would cycle through the action as long as you restricted yourself to two rounds, one in the chamber and one in the magazine. Or you could even have one in the chmaber and one in the front of the magazine with flat points sitting behind it.

The flat nosed bullets are the best choice for brush or woods, that is one of the reasons the 30/30 has held on as long as it has. If a spitzer type bullet would have made that much of a difference the tube magazines would died a long time ago.

cobra81 · November 20, 2006, 03:51 PM

Glad you felt free to share your OPINION, Rimrod, but I'd appreciate it if you would include in your commentary an actual answer to the question I posed.

**Unclenick** · November 20, 2006, 03:54 PM

Call them and ask. 800-338-3220.

Nick

Rimrod · November 20, 2006, 06:18 PM

No they aren't and it will depend on demand.

Pointer · November 20, 2006, 06:33 PM

Interest among reloaders will dictate your answer...
Reloaders are unlikely to get very interested in the 30-30...
Regardless of the LeveRevolution

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It's a marketing gimmick to sucker people into buying their product.

It adds about 150 yards of effective accuracy and reach, over the traditional 30-30 Flatnose...

But I say, if that's what you want... get a 30-06 in the Browning BLR and have the best of both worlds...

cobra81 · November 20, 2006, 08:02 PM

I've got a .30-06 and a .30/30. I like them both. I've just not been able to get the kind of accuracy I want from various bullets in the .30/30. I know it's not supposed to be a tack-driver, but still I try to get the most accuracy I can from any weapon I own. I just happen to especially enjoy shooting the lever gun.

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It adds about 150 yards of effective accuracy and reach, over the traditional 30-30 Flatnose...

If this is true, it adds a whole new dimension to the .30/30.
I called Hornady and their response was that all the soft-tip bullets will be used to fill production orders for the loaded ammo until supply catches up with demand, probably some time in 2007.

Tom Matiska · November 20, 2006, 08:08 PM

The FAQ section of Hornady's site now says no. Earlier in the year the answer was that they planned to provide the bullets as componets, but they changed the answer because demand for the loaded rounds was maxing them out.

I think the bullets are good for the 30-30, and make it a legit 200+ yard round. Good for the 35 Rem also.....but they would be even better for the 307 and 356 Win. Im hoping both those rounds find their way back into production rifles.

jdmick · November 21, 2006, 06:03 PM

I'll definitely buy some when they become available. The 30-30 needs all the help it can get for any kind of distance shooting. Obviously there are far better distance cartridges but none can match the fun and nostalgia of my old 94.

November 20, 2006, 11:05 AM	#1
cobra81 Senior Member Join Date: February 18, 2005 Location: Land of Lincoln Posts: 336	Lever Evolution bullets This seems to be a winner for the good old 30/30. Does anyone know if Hornady has any plans to release this bullet as non-loaded bulk rounds so we can reload it? Maybe it's out there already and I just haven't seen it. Thanks.

November 20, 2006, 03:54 PM	#4
Unclenick Staff Join Date: March 4, 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 21,063	Call them and ask. 800-338-3220. Nick __________________ Gunsite Orange Hat Family Member CMP Certified GSM Master Instructor NRA Certified Rifle Instructor NRA Benefactor Member and Golden Eagle

November 20, 2006, 06:18 PM	#5
Rimrod Senior Member Join Date: October 19, 2005 Location: Behind enemy lines Posts: 1,309	Sorry about that cobra81, No they aren't and it will depend on demand.

November 20, 2006, 01:19 PM	#2
Rimrod Senior Member Join Date: October 19, 2005 Location: Behind enemy lines Posts: 1,309	No it's not a winner for the old 30/30. It's a marketing gimmick to sucker people into buying their product. The fact is you have always been able to stuff any bullet into a 30/30 as long as it would cycle through the action as long as you restricted yourself to two rounds, one in the chamber and one in the magazine. Or you could even have one in the chmaber and one in the front of the magazine with flat points sitting behind it. The flat nosed bullets are the best choice for brush or woods, that is one of the reasons the 30/30 has held on as long as it has. If a spitzer type bullet would have made that much of a difference the tube magazines would died a long time ago.

November 20, 2006, 03:51 PM	#3
cobra81 Senior Member Join Date: February 18, 2005 Location: Land of Lincoln Posts: 336	Glad you felt free to share your OPINION, Rimrod, but I'd appreciate it if you would include in your commentary an actual answer to the question I posed.

November 20, 2006, 08:08 PM	#8
Tom Matiska Senior Member Join Date: April 12, 2000 Location: Wilkes-Barre, Pa Posts: 1,029	The FAQ section of Hornady's site now says no. Earlier in the year the answer was that they planned to provide the bullets as componets, but they changed the answer because demand for the loaded rounds was maxing them out. I think the bullets are good for the 30-30, and make it a legit 200+ yard round. Good for the 35 Rem also.....but they would be even better for the 307 and 356 Win. Im hoping both those rounds find their way back into production rifles.

November 21, 2006, 06:03 PM	#9
jdmick Senior Member Join Date: October 28, 2006 Posts: 142	I'll definitely buy some when they become available. The 30-30 needs all the help it can get for any kind of distance shooting. Obviously there are far better distance cartridges but none can match the fun and nostalgia of my old 94.