Win Mod 94 30-30 lever action

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:) Just got my 30-30 home now I am looking for the best ammo for it this is the 1st 30-30 i got it is a Win Mod 94
They gave me a box of 3030 win 150 gr core-lokt soft pt. thanks for any help
John

The rifle only have one sling nobe All of the slings I wanted to get needs 2 thanks for any help
 

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Well, you don't have a lot of choice since the M94 can use only round or blunt nosed bullets. Some like the 150 grain varieties due to slightly less recoil but others, like me, always preferred the 170 grain. You don't really need expensive bullets here, I always had good success with just the standard winchester 170 grain soft points. Since .30-30 ammo is not that expensive, I recommend buying a few different boxes to try and go with what works best.
 
Congrats on your new acquisition

Greetings 357Texas and welcome aboard!
You may have better luck if you posted your question to either the Rifle Country or Hunting sections as I am sure there are many knowledgeable folks there to assist you.
Good luck and glad to have you here.
-L
Oops, I stand corrected. It seems you can get good information anywhere here, as one would expect. ;)
Thanks Swamprabbit!
 
I like:

Remington KoreLokts 150gr

Winchester Power Points 150gr

Hornady 150gr SP handloaded over IMR4064 @ 2000-2400fps

Of course, they say 170gr SP's have 100 ft-lbs more at 150yds, or so I heard. However, I've never heard of a properly hit whitetail walking away from a 150gr SP.

I'd say see which loadind is most accurate.
 
You'll do well to use the 150gr loads for deer where they run to the smaller side, say less than 200lbs.

I've had best luck on deer with the .30/30 with 150gr and lighter bullets. The Federal 125gr FNHP load is outstanding if you can still find them. If not, 35.0gr of H322 is fabulous with the Sierra 125gr FNHP.

Recently I chrono'd some Winchester 150gr HP I bought at Walmart. (They stock that load here at the one near me in E. Georgia). It chrono'd 2,250fps. I got a good kill on a 110lb doe with it, and the recovered bullet weighed 110gr after penetrating approx. 24" of deer.

I've gotten inadequte expansion from 170gr bullets on deer, but my experience is limited to the Sierra and Hornady bullets. The Remington factory loads should do well, as should the Winchester.

For maximum performance with the .30/30 with factory loads, the Winchester "Performance-Plus" load in the "Supreme" black box turns up 2,400fps from the '94's 20" bbl. This would be an excellent deer and black bear load.

There aren't any really "bad" factory loads for the .30/30, but I'd recommend the Remington 150gr Cor-lokt load you already have. It actually shoots a bit flatter due to a better ballistic coefficient than all the other factory offerings, except the much more expensive mentioned "Power-plus" load. Also, the 150gr cor-lokt load is often the least expensive loading available, being widely offered by most "discount" houses.

If I were to use the .30/30 for hunting bear in N.E. US and Canada, for Northern Whitetails, or for moose, then I'd go with the 170gr bullets.
 
Thankyou all for the INFO

I printed the info and will be going to try a lot of them on Sat. It sounds like what the gun shop gave me were a good pick and not just some old stuff they wanted to get rid of. Thanks.

Is there anyone in here who can help with the sling prob. what is the best way to deal with it.
 
You can buy a kit that contains a sling stud for the stock and a stud that is on a barrel band that clamps on around the mag tube. Uncle Mikes offers the kit for about $8.99 at better sporting goods stores.
You already have the rear so the front is all you'll need.
Uncle Mikes at Cabelas
 
.30-30 ammo is not that expensive
I have fornd it to be very expensive, but thats compaired to milsurplus.
the sling prob. what is the best way to deal with it.
I like the forward sling swivel mounted on a band that is attached to the magazine tube, and the rear swivel mounted farther forward than most, with both swivels cocked to the left side
 
I don't know about ya'll, but I always though $8-10 wasn't bad for hunting ammo, especially compared to what you wind up giving for some other sporter loadings. $35 for Safari Grade .30-06 comes to mind. If you handload, you save even more, but...
 
Hard for me to see in the picture, but it looks like yours doesn't have the cross-bolt safety. Is there a tang mounted safety? I have a model made around 1973 that is top-eject without any safety and I love it. Let me be the first to recommend a reciever mounted peep sight for it. I got the Williams 5d economy sight (a bit under $30) and it works great. Nice looking rifle. The Remington 150gr cor-lokt work well for me. They shoot great, I wouldn't bother with any "premium" ammo for the 30-30. Enjoy your rifle, you've got a classic.
 
No cross bolt safety

The olny one is on the lever you have to pull it all of the way up. I have not taken it out yet I will in the AM. I will be going to a gun show 1st what is that sight you were talking about? And can any one tell what year it is the sn. is 43995**? I am still learning about this rifle.
John
 
You can get peep (apperture) sights for it. Mine is the Williams 5D Economy peep sight. It mounts on the reciever (holes should already be on the side for it to screw in) and sits over the bolt. The 5D is the cheapest model and you lock it in with set screws. It's made out of aluminum I believe. Other models (Williams foolproof? Lyman 66?) have click adjustments. If you're gonna switch loads often it might be better to get one of the click adjustable models. Plenty of people here have used them all and could tell you all ya need to know. Another option would be a tang mounted peep sight. Of course, if you like the factory open sights and shoot them well, you don't have to bother with switching them at all. I found I can shoot more accurately and get on target quicker with the peep sight than the open sights. Sorry can't help with the sn. I can check mine when I get home.
 
357Texas
Might want to shoot her a bit before you change anything. They have a certain handling quality as is. I put a Williams peep on ours, my kid loves it that way but , for me, it lost something.
 
Congrats on a great gun.

Mine prefers the 170 gr Silver Tips for best accuracy; Followed by Fed 170 gr . I have the barrel band with swivel on front, QD set on rear - as your picture shows. [ Rup's suggestion and link]

Agree with trying a variety and seeing what your gun prefers, Brand name and grain wt wise.

Mine is also older, meaning no cross bolt safety. IME and testing the older 94's in 30-30 prefer the 170 gr, the Marlins prefer 150 gr. *shrug* just what has happened to me anyway...

BA/ UU/ R ...oh and enjoy !
 
Please check your serial number again. (43995**) I went to look it up and, I don't see a prefex of 43***** listed for the Model 94 Winchester.
 
I changed mine's rear sight to a Lyman #2 (on the tang) because I about couldn't see the little V-notch rear. That sight has been around and in use since 1882, IIRC. And it works great.
 
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