Author Topic: 30-30 for hogs (Read 2688 times)

Zeeks · « **on:** August 22, 2008, 11:00:09 AM »

What would be a good bullet for a 30-30 for hunting large russian boar?

STexhunter · « **Reply #1 on:** August 22, 2008, 01:12:41 PM »

IMO the old 30-30 is a good hog round. While I believe 150 gr bullets will work, I would consider stepping up to 170 gr.

Zeeks · « **Reply #2 on:** August 22, 2008, 04:27:42 PM »

Yes, I agree. I was looking at Hornaday Lever Revolution 160gr with flex point or Remington Corelokts.
Or 20ga Slugs....... thanks for your response

Bluegunner · « **Reply #3 on:** August 23, 2008, 12:30:20 PM »

If you load your own, go to Barnes Triple-Shock X Flat Nose Bullet in their 150 gr. 30/30 caliber bullet. Cal# 30820

The Triple-Shock is a solid copper bullet that stays together and give you the penetration that you need for hogs.

I use Barnes TSX 53 Gr. in my 22-250 and it knocks the stuffing out of hogs. Have shot eight from 100 to 340# and not one went beyound 20 yards.

Tommyt · « **Reply #4 on:** August 23, 2008, 12:39:59 PM »

I have not tried the Lever Revolution but I've taken a good amount with 150 silver tips no longer found

I now use 150 round nose
those silver tips where a Very Very good Bullet for my 06 also
Just don't know why they quit making them

I say 150 is enough
JMHO

whiskey101 · « **Reply #5 on:** August 23, 2008, 03:57:25 PM »

Whatever you normally shoot. Any 150 grain is fine.

Booyah · « **Reply #6 on:** August 24, 2008, 05:16:55 AM »

I have taken several with the Remington 150 gr. Dropped them with with one shot.

STUMPJMPR · « **Reply #7 on:** August 24, 2008, 03:12:38 PM »

I have killed several with 170 gr remington core lokt... none of them ever took another step and all have been complete pass through...

jmayton · « **Reply #8 on:** August 28, 2008, 09:53:42 AM »

I would think almost anything out of a 30-30 would do the job. I do like something that will get good pentration though.

dpastordan · « **Reply #9 on:** August 29, 2008, 11:44:49 AM »

I use the 170 Noslers by Federal. They do a great job in both penetration and expansion.

Land_Owner · « **Reply #10 on:** August 29, 2008, 01:03:38 PM »

When I am hunting for a BBQ and they're REAL CLOSE (w/in 25 yards from a steady rest), I shoot them with a 22 LR to keep them from departing at the report of a larger caliber rifle.

With that said, all of 30-30 rounds from 110 gr, 130 gr, 150 gr, and 170 gr will do. Mostly it depends on where you put the bullet.

Zeeks · « **Reply #11 on:** September 03, 2008, 12:58:41 PM »

Thanks for all your responses. Well I took Hornaday Leverevolution 160gr Flextips. Haha
I shot a 750# Boar. The Hornadays hit him hard. 2 in each shoulder plate at 75 yards.
He went down for sure. I put another, between his front legs when he was down. This Oklahoma Russian/Feral cross had 2" thick side plates. It look'd like I jab'd him with a pencil.
When they skinned him, 2 of the bullets did not penetrate the plates all the way thru. I was thinking maybe they hit the bone. They did break up inside. Hit a lung on one side and the heart/ lung on the other. Not impressed. Everyone I talked to said they were using core lokts round nose. I was shooting a Marlin 30/30. This is my first boar and I am hooked...
p.s. Took the wife and she video'd the hunt. I think she poop'd her self. haha She doesn't cuss but when we finally found him and she was trying to video, run up hill to catch up to us and finally seen him standing there looking at us. She was impressed. And had some very encouraging things to say while video taping.

Pat

STUMPJMPR · « **Reply #12 on:** September 04, 2008, 01:24:49 AM »

I have heard of that happening with the leverevolution... I have heard of them breaking up on deer and not penetrating very well.... I don't know this first hand I have read a few post on it.... I believe the bullet was designed softer to expand at longer ranges and up close they tend to come apart fairly easy.... For ranges under 150 yards I would stick with the Core Lokts or Winchester power points or silver tips...

rickt300 · « **Reply #13 on:** September 04, 2008, 04:36:12 AM »

Seems to me a rifle upgrade is in order. A 444 Marlin using 300 grain Hardcast flatnoses at 2000fps would be just right. My biggest hog was only around 400 pounds but a 160 grain Sierra BTSP from my 7x57 to the shoulder blade was all that was needed, no exit though.

BBF · « **Reply #14 on:** September 04, 2008, 06:12:16 AM »

I would pass up on the WW Power Points. If the Hornady stuff broke up on the hog, the Power Points will do worse.
Dunno how you feel about using RN's instead of FN's if you are OK with the RN's I would try some Speer Hot Cor stuff

STUMPJMPR · « **Reply #15 on:** September 04, 2008, 07:30:45 AM »

I did a very unscientific study one time comparing core lokts, power points, silvertips, and speer hot core, all were reloads except the silvertips.... I fired at a 10" pine log at about 30 yards all were pass through shots...I found them in the clay right behind the target... all of them stayed together except for the hot core...

Dee · « **Reply #16 on:** September 04, 2008, 08:20:48 AM »

I have been reloading the same Model 94 Winchester 3030 since 1958. I doubt it has had 50 rounds of factory ammo thru it in its' 50 years of existence, and it was bought new.
I load nothing but BULK Remington 150 grain bullets in it, and usually plain ole 303l Dupont. I load them to 2400fps, and call it a day. Out to about 250 yards, I'm gonna get what I shoot.
Hogs are not hard to kill. They have been here in North Central Texas for probably over a hundred years, and in East Texas for probably over 200 years, and it's fun to watch the city boys show up with their "hog guns".
You can shoot'em with what ya want, it's all personal choice but, I have shot them with a 52 grain match hollow point out of a 223, and watched them fall ON their tracks. 357 magnum in a rifle is one of my favorites, in a Model 92 Winchester. With a 158 grain jacketed soft point it will do anything a 3030 will do inside 100 yards. AND YES, I load Remington bulk bullets in it also, to about 1900 fps.
Much ado is made about the ferocity of the feral hog, but for the most part it is much like the Javalina. It does not deserve it's reputation. It mostly wants to get away. Corner a sow with little ones now, and you might get more than a fight, but a boar will usually run, unless you have dogs, and they corner him.
A 150 grain 3030 is PLENTY. JMOE

teddy12b · « **Reply #17 on:** September 04, 2008, 08:26:44 AM »

I work with a guy that went on a tennessee hog hunt and got one with a 30-30. He said it went right down.

qajaq59 · « **Reply #18 on:** September 12, 2008, 10:14:59 AM »

Where you shoot them has more to do with your success then with what. Landowner occasionally drops them with a .22. I use 30-30 Core Lokts and I have a buddy that likes his .308. When hit correctly they all fall down. Just practice with whatever you have until you are confident and then go get one. You'll have a ball.

kyelkhunter3006 · « **Reply #19 on:** September 12, 2008, 11:59:38 AM »

Federal used to make a 170gr Partition load for the 30-30. I'm not sure if they still do, but I think that's what I'd try if I was going to use one for boars or bears, to ensure penetration. PMC Starfire load with a 150gr all copper Barnes X type bullet comes to mind as well. Buffalo Bore is going to start loading some heavy 30-30 loads that I'd look at as well.

teddy12b · « **Reply #20 on:** September 12, 2008, 11:36:55 PM »

Federal does still make the partition and they shot well in my rifle.

I tried the corbon 150gr barnes bullets and those shot like a shotgun pattern. I'll never buy those again.

Snowman366 · « **Reply #21 on:** September 21, 2008, 01:30:07 PM »

Going on a hunt for Russian boar this upcoming season. Are some .30-30 loads more, or less, destructive of tissue? I'm hoping to not destroy any more meat than I need to.

kyelkhunter3006 · « **Reply #22 on:** September 21, 2008, 03:20:18 PM »

On boars, penetration trumps expansion, IMO. What good is the expansion of the bullet if it can't get to the vitals in the first place? I think that the Federal 170gr Partition load is the way to go.

STUMPJMPR · « **Reply #23 on:** September 22, 2008, 01:22:23 AM »

You won't have to worry about too much meat destruction with the 30-30.... However it will get the job done....

Ak.Hiker · « **Reply #24 on:** September 24, 2008, 07:10:18 PM »

One of my co workers killed his last moose with his 30-30 loaded with a 150 grain bullet. He said it worked just fine. Just stick with the tried and true loads that have been on the market for years. Myself I would go with a 170 grain round nose by Federal, Remington, or Winchester. I have some of the Federal 170 grain Nosler Partitions and they are tough bullets for sure and would be a good choice but I would think the older designs would work on a hog.