30-30 Load data for boat tail bullets.

JRTEXAS · December 9, 2012, 12:06 PM

I have a single shot 30-30 that my wife loves to shoot but we want to load JHBT bullets and I can’t find specific load data for using BT bullets in this caliber. I don’t have another 30-30 so I’m not concerned about someone getting them mixed up and loading in a tubular magazine riffle. Can anyone recommend where I can find some good reliable date that I can start with?

Jim Watson · December 9, 2012, 12:19 PM

You don't need specific load data for a boattail bullet.
Just use standard loads for that weight.
I did.

m&p45acp10+1 · December 9, 2012, 12:25 PM

What is the weight of bullet you are wanting to use?

Boat tail bullets will load the same as flat base bullets of the same weight. Just remember to start at the starting load, and work up the load. Lyman Pistol and Revolver 3rd edition list for 110 grain, 125 grain, 130 grain, and 150 grain jacketed with pointed tips for single shot Contender hand guns.

JRTEXAS · December 9, 2012, 01:12 PM

Thanks guys for the quick responses… I guess I should have mentioned that I plan on using the Sierra Matchking 150 gr. JHBT. My first thought was to simply go with the recommended starting load but I guess I tend to over analyze things and wanted to see what comments or suggestions would arise.

GeauxTide · December 9, 2012, 09:01 PM

Boat tails are not needed for a 200 yard cartridge.

.284 · December 10, 2012, 01:41 PM

Is this a target load or hunting? I've used Sierra bullets and like them a bunch. However, if this is going to be a hunting load you've got the wrong bullet. The Matchkings are great paper killers but they are not made for game. If this is strictly bench shooting enjoy and post some results.

oneoldsap · December 10, 2012, 09:23 PM

Use data for the T/C Contender !

**Unclenick** · December 10, 2012, 10:08 PM

Note that the lack of a flat nose means your COL will be longer when you have the same seating depth as a 150 grain flat nose. It's the seating depth and distance off the lands you want to try to match to keep the loads identical.

December 9, 2012, 12:06 PM	#1
JRTEXAS Junior Member Join Date: December 9, 2012 Posts: 2	30-30 Load data for boat tail bullets. I have a single shot 30-30 that my wife loves to shoot but we want to load JHBT bullets and I can’t find specific load data for using BT bullets in this caliber. I don’t have another 30-30 so I’m not concerned about someone getting them mixed up and loading in a tubular magazine riffle. Can anyone recommend where I can find some good reliable date that I can start with?

December 9, 2012, 12:25 PM	#3
m&p45acp10+1 Senior Member Join Date: May 3, 2009 Location: Central Texas Posts: 3,930	What is the weight of bullet you are wanting to use? Boat tail bullets will load the same as flat base bullets of the same weight. Just remember to start at the starting load, and work up the load. Lyman Pistol and Revolver 3rd edition list for 110 grain, 125 grain, 130 grain, and 150 grain jacketed with pointed tips for single shot Contender hand guns. __________________ No matter how many times you do it and nothing happens it only takes something going wrong one time to kill you.

December 10, 2012, 01:41 PM	#6
.284 Senior Member Join Date: July 8, 2009 Location: davison, michigan Posts: 665	Is this a target load or hunting? I've used Sierra bullets and like them a bunch. However, if this is going to be a hunting load you've got the wrong bullet. The Matchkings are great paper killers but they are not made for game. If this is strictly bench shooting enjoy and post some results. __________________ Guns have only two enemies, rust and politicians! Deer are amazing creatures....so please don't burn the sauteed onions and I'll pass on the steak sauce, thank you.

December 10, 2012, 10:08 PM	#8
Unclenick Staff Join Date: March 4, 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 21,063	Note that the lack of a flat nose means your COL will be longer when you have the same seating depth as a 150 grain flat nose. It's the seating depth and distance off the lands you want to try to match to keep the loads identical. __________________ Gunsite Orange Hat Family Member CMP Certified GSM Master Instructor NRA Certified Rifle Instructor NRA Benefactor Member and Golden Eagle

December 9, 2012, 12:19 PM	#2
Jim Watson Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2001 Location: Alabama Posts: 18,542	You don't need specific load data for a boattail bullet. Just use standard loads for that weight. I did.

December 9, 2012, 01:12 PM	#4
JRTEXAS Junior Member Join Date: December 9, 2012 Posts: 2	Thanks guys for the quick responses… I guess I should have mentioned that I plan on using the Sierra Matchking 150 gr. JHBT. My first thought was to simply go with the recommended starting load but I guess I tend to over analyze things and wanted to see what comments or suggestions would arise.

December 9, 2012, 09:01 PM	#5
GeauxTide Senior Member Join Date: April 20, 2009 Location: Helena, AL Posts: 4,424	Boat tails are not needed for a 200 yard cartridge.

December 10, 2012, 09:23 PM	#7
oneoldsap Senior Member Join Date: September 16, 2009 Location: I live in the foot of the Green Mountains of Vermont Posts: 1,602	Use data for the T/C Contender !