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Offline flatlander

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« on: January 06, 2003, 02:23:12 PM »
I have recently picked up a 30/30 barrel in a SS 14" hunter barrel with a tamer on it. I'm trying to decide if I should load it up and shoot it as is, or possibly send it in for a rechambering job. If so, what would you all recommend as the new chambering? I don't know if a 309 JDJ would be worth the cost of rechambering and dies over the 30/30 with handloads or if I should consider something else all together (30/30 AI, 30GNR, 308 BELLM, did I miss any?). I'm planning on using it for hunting deer and possibly heavier game that my 7x30 may be a bit light for. What are your thoughts on this one? Thanks for your opinions.
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« Reply #1 on: January 06, 2003, 03:23:06 PM »
there's always the .300 Savage.  Much discussion on this round in the threads below...
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« Reply #2 on: January 06, 2003, 07:30:33 PM »
Flatlander,
TRy shooting it as it is first! You might have a great gun that is cheap to shoot. If it doesn't shoot you can always rechamber later. The 30-30 with spitzers is a wonderful thing to behold.

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« Reply #3 on: January 07, 2003, 02:51:26 AM »
That is pretty much what I was planning on, but I guess my big question is how much more performance will I gain from going to one of the wildcats? Is it a huge step up, or will it be one of those "improvements" that only show up on paper and not in the field? My question comes from a lack of familiarity with the available wildcats in 30 caliber and especially what their ballistics are. My preference would be to load 30/30 with spitzers, but if I can get a sizeable increase with a rechamber, it may be worth the expense. Thanks.
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