Author Topic: 30-30 rechamber (Read 530 times)

bigshooz · « **on:** February 25, 2006, 10:53:06 AM »

Hey alli was just daydreaming about a wildcat for my hangi rifle, maybe a 7-30.Does anyone have any experience with this round ,is it a heavy recoil or light im looking for something for my 10 yr old son to hunt with.Hes a big boy 5'6" 160 pounds and strong , I am thinking of 308 but dont want to give him a flinch,maybe my 44,or 357.Also what about the 7mm-tcuwould it be good with a 22" barreland 139 gr slugs

nomosendero · « **Reply #1 on:** February 25, 2006, 12:40:12 PM »

I guess that I am not sure what you are asking when I see the title of this thread. Are you talking about buying a new barrel in any way you want, or are you talking about re-chambering an existing barrel?

quickdtoo · « **Reply #2 on:** February 25, 2006, 12:54:26 PM »

If I understand your question, just get a 7mm-08 barrel for your Handi if you want a 7mm something or another. A 7-30 Waters or 7mmTCU would only be possible with a rebored and rechambered .223 barrel, cost would be $300 or more.

Tim

Slamfire · « **Reply #3 on:** February 25, 2006, 01:46:03 PM »

The Ackley Improvement is the only thing I can think of for rechamberin' a .30-30. That'd be more effective in a lever or pump action than a single shot since it allows heavier loads.

nomosendero · « **Reply #4 on:** February 25, 2006, 04:16:00 PM »

If you are looking at buying a new barrel & you like a 7mm, like Quickdtoo said, get the 7mm08. You can load down to the levels of lessor
7mm rounds & as your son grows, you can load accordingly & the 7mm08 is a most excellant Whitetail round.