Settled on a Coyote Load-- .30-30 Handi Gets the Nod

[RickC.]

I found a long-forgotten box of Speer 100 grain Pliinkers that I bought back in '81 or '82.  As was suggested in an earlier thread, this bullet can be thought of as a cast bullet with a long gas check.  So today I was able to get out and test loads with 3031, Re 7, 748, and BLC-2.  Reloader 7 was the winner with a 5 shot group of about 1 1/4" at 100 yds (I don't expect shots over 200 yards where I'll be setting up so this is acceptable given the limited time I have to develop a load), the other 3 powders didn't even come close-- funny since the pressures and velocites should be similar.  Just works that way sometimes.

 So hopefully I'll get a chance to see how this bullet/cartridge combination does on coyotes at medium ranges.  Will report back if I'm able to get a shot.

 Thanks for all the input on the other thread, guys!



                                           Rick

[Spanky]

Just can't beat a 30-30 Handi!!
I love mine and wouldn't think of getting rid of it.
Have fun with it!!


Spanky

[henry1]

Sweet! Be sure to let us know how she does! It will be interesting to see what kind of pelt damage you get from it. I have been thinking about using my old marlin that granddad gave me on my deer next year. but havent realy decided, I have also been thinking about geting another one as a handi gun or just one to have in the truck. (yea right along with the other half that live in there!LOL ) Sorry for being windy and rambly.
Hank.