I have a .30-30 underlever on the way and I am not (currently) interested in reloading. I will go through the usual process of trying different available ammo to see what suits but would be interested in others thoughts on terminal ballistics of both lead and non-lead. My assumption would be the usual problems of slow speed limiting the expansion of copper projectiles so will likely start off looking for lead but any first hand observations are appreciated!
.30-30 factory ammo
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Heym SR20
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My suggestion would be to speak with @Edinburgh Rifles. There are copper bullets that work well at low impact velocities, are flat nosed so that they can be used in Lever Actions. They have the ability to manufacture ammunition.
lots of options
we do several 110gr non lead bullets that will work
we do several 110gr non lead bullets that will work
Smellydog
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Oh good, last time I asked I got no reply.
Can you elaborate please. The Hornady mono flex were not very inspiring.
Smellydog
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My thoughts are that things die when shot with my 3030 lever action.
So far I've only shot a fox with copper. A Barnes x with the tip removed, it's not a 3030 bullet but I can just achieve normal cartridge length and use the magazine. The 110gn bullet did show sign of expansion but not explosive. I'm hoping to get one in a fallow later this year.
The 140 mono flex does not want to expand in my rifle. I won't buy anymore.
Lead wise the 130gn Speer do is a fantastic bullet from 3030.
Dougal McGuire
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Federal Fusion 150 grain is a good option for power, accuracy, and BC compared to similar lead loads. I haven't tried any copper loads to comment on them.
Are these options loaded or just bullets?
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