Stupid Reloading ? regarding .30-30

[.308 garand]

I started reloading several months ago so I am still new to the reloading world. The other day a friend and I were talking about me possibly reloading for his 30-30. The question about why there were no spitzer-pointed bullets for the 30-30 came up. I explained to him the issue with spitzer-pointed bullets and primers in a tube fed magazine. He then proceded to ask about loading .308 spitzer-pointed bullets in his 30-30 if used like a single shot. I didn't have an answer for him. It sounds like it should work but I just don't know. Would love to hear I someone has tried this before.

Thanks,
.308

 

[Okiecruffler]

Back when I had a 30-30 barrel for my contender I loaded alot of spitzers. Then you have the H&R's, savage lever actions, even a few Savage bolt actions out there. 30-30 can be a very effective round out of those platforms with spitzers. Not that it's any slouch with flat points.

 

[Plain Old Bill]

Somewhere out there

are hundreds of guys who hunt with spitzer or BTHP in the chamber, and round-noses in the magazine.
I used to, now hunt with an M39.

 

[Shoney]

I have loaded lots of spire points for MY LEVER ACTIONS. They are great loads.

I would never recommend that anyone load them for someone else. There is just too much liability if your friend screws up. Guess who the grieving widow and/or relatives attorney is going to come after po$t ha$te.

 

[.308 garand]

Thanks for the input guy. I really doubt I will load any. I was just curios about it more than anything.