Another thought excersise, what does .30-30 have over .44 Mag in a levergun?

[MacTech]

Okay, the data is undeniable, the .30-30 stays, I just need reloading dies and components

As far as the other calibers go, I took a long, hard, critical look at my collection and was displeased it was getting so scattered and disorganized

Previously, I had traded my Kimber Custom II for a Ruger Super Redhawk 7.5", but after spending time with it, found the balance point all wrong, plus, .44 mag was too similar to my established .45 Colt NMBH
I also realized I had purchased the S&W 64 just because it was cheap and I wanted a new toy, even though I don't reload or have components for .38 Spl, it too was needless clutter

I found myself missing having a 1911 in the collection, so I took the Ruger and S&W back to the store, got full return price on the Ruger and ammo, and only took a $20 loss on the S&W…

I put that store credit towards what I SHOULD have gotten in the first place, a really *NICE* 1911…

… a used but in 95% condition Sig Target 1911, with serrated front and rear straps, adjustable tritium night sights, case, and extra mag, the gun just spoke to me when I hefted it, it felt right, balanced, and overbuilt

… but this is the rifle forum, I'll talk about the new toy over in handguns, thanks for the help and info on the rifle though

Sure is nice getting the ammo stash back under control too

 

[Dr.Rob]

I shot a lot of 150 gr bullets out of a 20 inch 30-30 and with a 2-7x variable scope. Sight in 3-4 inches high at 100 yards, be a on at 200, and hit a bowling pin at 300 by holding at the top of the pin. (About a 15 inch drop)

Ammunition varies this slightly...

But even with a 170 gr bullet and a 100 yard zero your drop is only 8 inches at 200yards.

Those new Hornady 'leverution' rounds will have even better ballistics. (They claim 3 inches at 100, a 200 zero and only a 12 inch 300 yard drop)

Good luck!

 

[MacTech]

And the best part of this entire trade? not only did I get an absolutely *STELLAR* 1911 (now that I look closer, I'd say the condition is closer to 98% new), a more organized and simplified ammo stash, and confidence from my felow THR'ers that keeping the 336 is a Good Idea, I also ended up with $40 in store credit left over, that's right, I made money on the deal, so I put that $40 onto a gift card for my sister (it's her birthday today), she goes to KTP almost as much as I do

A new/used gun for me, more info on my .30-30, and a b'day gift for my Sis, what's not to like

 

[303tom]

I don`t know if you can reload em much cheaper than this.

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/81...ster-150-grain-flat-nose-soft-point-box-of-20