125 TNT 30-30 Loading

[Sawyer Bar]

Does anyone have experience with Speer 125 TNT loads? Sub 125 Sierra HP data mins?

I want a load to hit rabbits and coyotes to 300 yards with Marlin, a two shooter is all I need so the pointed bullet magazine stack is not an issue.

Thanks for any advice or experience.

 

[ReloaderEd]

varment load for 30/30 Winchester

We didn't have tnt bullets when I was younger. In Oklahoma for varments we used speer 30 caliber plinkers and worked up a load using 3031 powder.
the plinker is also great in the 30 carbine.
Remington makes them now too. they work in the tubular magizine too. Good reloading

 

[Sawyer Bar]

Thanks for the information. I may grab a box of the plinkers and see how they hold to 250-300 yards.

 

[rcmodel]

The 100 grain Speer Plinkers will drop like a rock at 300 yards.
http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/?productNumber=618190

Just get some real 30-30 125 FP/HP varmint bullets.
They have a crimp cannulure so you can crimp them to stay put in the tube magazine.

http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/?productNumber=491932

http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/?productNumber=311507

I have used Sierra 125 HP/FP & Speer 130 FP's for years for coyotes.

My old Winchester 94 will sometimes group them nearly MOA at 100 yards with open sights.

I can't say how they would do at 300 yards, because I can't see that far without a scope anymore.

rc