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Offline Stan The RT Man

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3030 does the job
« on: November 07, 2009, 02:47:46 PM »
I used my 30-30 handi today for the first time hunting.
I used 153 gr pulled bul. from 762x39 wolf loads with a moderate load of 4198 powder.
I just put a vintage redfield 1 to 4 scope on it yesterday. It worked great.
I shot a toehead whitetail at about 60 yrds. It was not very big, but it will taste very good.
I have 4 more tags to fill so I will get a bigger one next time.
Stan
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Re: 3030 does the job
« Reply #1 on: November 07, 2009, 02:54:35 PM »
I just love the .30-30 and I could live with it as my only rifle.  Way to go!
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Re: 3030 does the job
« Reply #2 on: November 07, 2009, 03:01:36 PM »
Quote from: Swampman on November 07, 2009, 02:54:35 PM
I just love the .30-30 and I could live with it as my only rifle. 



+1 to that.



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Re: 3030 does the job
« Reply #3 on: November 07, 2009, 05:46:14 PM »

Always did, always will ;)
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Re: 3030 does the job
« Reply #4 on: November 07, 2009, 06:19:13 PM »
I started hunting  in the 70s, I went thru the "gotta have that new bolt ultra rifle" phase. now, with the exception of a early mod. 70 .264 mag( for yotees) all I shoot or hunt with is a 30-30. Easy to shoot, easy to reload for, reload light and fast, heavey and slow, cast lead, jacketed, heck I even shoot quite a few round ball each year. Practice every chance you get, be confident of your shot placement, and join the rest of us that love this round.
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Re: 3030 does the job
« Reply #5 on: November 07, 2009, 11:27:53 PM »
Quote from: Stan The RT Man on November 07, 2009, 02:47:46 PM
I shot a toehead whitetail at about 60 yrds. It was not very big, but it will taste very good.
Stan

Stan,
   What's a toehead whitetail?  ???  I have never heard that term used before.  I've been thinking about a 30-30 Handi, guess I'm gonna have to put it on my wishlist. ;)  Got it!!!!! ;) :)


Dinny     7 more days..... ;D
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Re: 3030 does the job
« Reply #6 on: November 08, 2009, 01:49:17 AM »
Dinny, I believe "towhead" refers to a youngster.

Keep yer head down and get home safely.

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Re: 3030 does the job
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Re: 3030 does the job
« Reply #8 on: November 08, 2009, 06:43:55 AM »
Around here people refer to a tow head or knot head buck the same, hasn't broken the skin.
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Re: 3030 does the job
« Reply #9 on: November 08, 2009, 10:35:27 AM »
Quote from: petemi on November 08, 2009, 01:49:17 AM
Dinny, I believe "towhead" refers to a youngster.

Keep yer head down and get home safely.

Pete

In Australianese, if we were shooting "toe head" whitetails, they would be young "blonde" deer!
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Re: 3030 does the job
« Reply #10 on: November 08, 2009, 10:56:11 AM »
Tow is a blondish fiber from flax plants which is woven into linen.  Young children frequently have hair this color.  The word is frequently used to refer to youth.
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Re: 3030 does the job
« Reply #11 on: November 08, 2009, 01:10:33 PM »
Quote from: briannmilewis on November 08, 2009, 10:35:27 AM
In Australianese  ???  ;D, if we were shooting "toe head" whitetails, they would be young "blonde" deer!


Thanks guys!!!   I got it now. I can so see that being an Australian saying.  ;D

Stan and other 30-30 shooters,
  Do you mind sending me a PM with other proven loads you have developed for your 30-30?


Thanks, Dinny     6 more days....... ;)
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Re: 3030 does the job
« Reply #12 on: November 08, 2009, 06:45:14 PM »
I am also a fan of the 30-30, I have an older model 058 combo in 30-30/20 Gage.  The rifle barrel will shoot 1" groups with various loads. 

I was a "tow head" (white blonde) for the first year or so of my life and now at 60+ I am turning back to a tow head. ::)
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Re: 3030 does the job
« Reply #13 on: November 09, 2009, 03:06:28 PM »
I tell my wife I have platinum blond highlights. ::)  Yah, I know, she doesn't believe it either. ;D  DP
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Re: 3030 does the job
« Reply #14 on: November 09, 2009, 04:13:04 PM »
I like seeing the 30-30 stories here on the forums. I have three of the Toppers all in 30-30.
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Re: 3030 does the job
« Reply #15 on: November 09, 2009, 04:24:12 PM »
i also love the 30-30 didnt own one till i was 30 and now it is my favorite and both my boys are learning with them
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