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Offline Majbg

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« on: September 13, 2004, 11:24:17 AM »
Read the past post on this cartidge and saw no data on it in 23" bbls.  Is it safe to assume the standard 25 ft/sec increase in velocity per inch of extra bbl with this round?  From what I read (PO Ackley, SD Hunters info as well as others), it should make a great carbine round for hunting.  Looking for actual info (somtimes the actual velocities don't come close to the published ones).  Many Thanks.  bg
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« Reply #1 on: September 13, 2004, 02:38:48 PM »
Majbg,

I have the 30-30AI in a 24" custom shop barrel and really like it. The velocities that I get run as follows:

125-135g. bullets can easily be pushed 2,800-2,900 fps.
150g. bullets can easily be launched at 2,700-2,800 fps.

I haven't tried any heavier bullets, since I use it for deer. The best group fired to date is the Nosler 125g Ballistic Tip which crowded 3 shots into .75" at 200 yds.

I don't think any larger .308 cartridge is neccessary for most deer. Case stretching has been practically non-existant. I picked up Lee's 30-30AI dies and have been happy with those.


I am very satisfied with it!


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« Reply #2 on: September 13, 2004, 04:10:42 PM »
I've trimmed way back on my Contender barrels and currently own just 3 16" carbine barrels and 3 pistol length barrels, but a 23" stainless 30/30AI is in my mind.  It's close to 308 Win ballistics would make it suitable for anything I'm ever liable to hunt in my lifetime.
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« Reply #3 on: September 13, 2004, 07:09:20 PM »
Buffalo, Who makes your barrel?  I'm looking at a TC 30-30 23" and having it reamed out to 30AI by a friend?  Thanks for the reply.  bill
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« Reply #4 on: September 14, 2004, 03:39:12 PM »
Majbg,

My barrel is a T/C Fox Ridge custom bull-barrel. So far, it seems to be quite accurate and I am pleased.

You're welcome and I hope it goes well for you!


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