Making 30-30 170s out of 150s

[Stevel]

We also don’t know what firearm he’s shooting.

Stay safe.

80s 336

 

[Dudedog]

As stated in the initial post, I reduced the powder load from the 150s to match the 170s.

OP , sorry getting blind with out my glasses, you said 35 to 33, I thought I saw 33 and 33

 

[Stevel]

How much more poorly do the 150s shoot? I'd just shoot either "as-is" as long as the rifle flings either weight with enough accuracy to hit the vitals at whatever distance.

If the 150s print like buckshot at 100 yards, give/sell them to someone who wants them.

I'll have to look at my records. IIRC the 150s shoot minute of deer, say 4" at 100. In a pinch I could use them.

170's are under 1 1/2" consistently.

 

[Ru4real]

Stevel...Load data for a .30-30 and a 170 gr Speer Hot-core over 32 grains of W-748 will almost duplicate Remington Core-Lokt 170 gr. A very accurate loading for my Win. 94 .30 WCF.

And I agree. The Remington 170 gr Core-Lokt round is still the round that all others try to match. I have one box left.

This quote above. Your gun doesn’t like Hornady 160’s, so the Speer 170 Hot-cores would be a good next move.

 

[ojibweindian]

I'll have to look at my records. IIRC the 150s shoot minute of deer, say 4" at 100. In a pinch I could use them.

170's are under 1 1/2" consistently.

4" at 100 with the 150s? Yeah, I understand your issue. I'd likely either give them to someone, or just consider them as range fodder and have some fun.