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Offline Ultra25-06

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30-30 topper about done
« on: April 08, 2011, 06:35:47 PM »
Well its been quite awhile since Ive posted. due to work etc. Here is my question for you all. I am thinking about sending my 30-30 topper barrel to wayne york it has pitting showing. What caliber would you convert to? I have a intrest in a .348 win.
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Re: 30-30 topper about done
« Reply #1 on: April 08, 2011, 07:33:54 PM »
As far as I know, all H&R Inc 30-30 Topper barrels have soldered undelugs, so you need to keep pressure low, 30-40 Krag would be a good one if the bore can be salvaged, the 348 Win wouldn't be suitable due to the large case head size even though the pressure is still near 30-30 pressure. I wouldn't spend $350 on a Topper barrel myself, if you want something unique, have a modern barrel rebored and chambered, but have Wayne turn the barrel down first, then you have a welded underlug and a modern 4140 barrel as well as the slim contour of the older barrels.  ;)

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Re: 30-30 topper about done
« Reply #2 on: April 09, 2011, 03:48:27 AM »
The. 30/40 was the very first thing that popped I to my mind too Tim!!

It's a good improvement over the grand old 30-30. A very handi friendly chambering.

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Re: 30-30 topper about done
« Reply #3 on: April 09, 2011, 01:55:47 PM »
I would clean the rust out of it and leave it as a 30-30. My Toppers show excellent accuracy with several bullets and will launch 170 grain bullets @2300 fps with the new LeverEvolution propellant. Highly accurate and one heckuva deer caliber.
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Re: 30-30 topper about done
« Reply #4 on: April 09, 2011, 04:48:33 PM »
.38-55?

I wouldn't be too quick to give up on the barrel.  Unless you've allready tried and it isn't good anymore.  Looks can be deceiving.


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Re: 30-30 topper about done
« Reply #5 on: April 10, 2011, 06:08:05 AM »
Yep, clean it up and shoot for test.
If you want to check on rebore contact 'High Plains Reboring'.
IIRC the old standard 38-55 twist was 1:18; if I got one done today I would go with 1:16 and be able to shoot some longer, heavier bullets if I wanted. Silouette and schuetzen guys have been doing it for some time.
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