Reloading .30-30 Winchester
Quote from Reloader on December 30, 2012, 7:20 pmI got a Marlin Model 30AS for Christmas, and the cost of .30-30 is out of bounds right now. I'm not seeing the Dillon rifle dies for this caliber. Do I use the .308 dies? I've already queued up the caliber conversion kit, but I need to order the proper dies.
Thanks for any input. I've only ever reloaded pistol ammunition these past couple of years, and will be delving into the world of rifles now. I guess another concern would be powders. I've been using Winchester 231, and I like it a lot, because it burns very clean. Can I continue to use this flaked powder, or is another powder better to use (like my 357, I use Alliant 2400 for better pressures.)?
Thanks again!!
Jim
I got a Marlin Model 30AS for Christmas, and the cost of .30-30 is out of bounds right now. I'm not seeing the Dillon rifle dies for this caliber. Do I use the .308 dies? I've already queued up the caliber conversion kit, but I need to order the proper dies.
Thanks for any input. I've only ever reloaded pistol ammunition these past couple of years, and will be delving into the world of rifles now. I guess another concern would be powders. I've been using Winchester 231, and I like it a lot, because it burns very clean. Can I continue to use this flaked powder, or is another powder better to use (like my 357, I use Alliant 2400 for better pressures.)?
Thanks again!!
Jim
Quote from Reloader on January 3, 2013, 4:07 pmWe carry Redding dies for 30-30 Winchester;stock #29020 $57.00
DO NOT use a handgun powder in a rifle cartridge! That is a quick way to blow the rifle up, as the burning rates are not compatible between rifle and handgun powders. Rely on your current reloading manual for powder suggestions.
We carry Redding dies for 30-30 Winchester;stock #29020 $57.00
DO NOT use a handgun powder in a rifle cartridge! That is a quick way to blow the rifle up, as the burning rates are not compatible between rifle and handgun powders. Rely on your current reloading manual for powder suggestions.
Quote from Reloader on January 13, 2013, 5:05 amYou DO have a reloading manual, right? Look up the powders that are recommended for the .30-30 case, and bullets. Be sure you use a RN bullet in the .30-030.
You DO have a reloading manual, right? Look up the powders that are recommended for the .30-30 case, and bullets. Be sure you use a RN bullet in the .30-030.