First rifle in 30-30 for me Now w/ Target Pics!

86er · Post by **86er** » Sat May 17, 2008 7:29 pm

I spoke to a lady that told me in 1980 her friends bought a rifle for her as a joke. I told her they could play that joke on me anytime! It ended up being a Glenfield Model 30. It has sat in a closet and a laundry room for 28 years, unfired. I got it today and it was everything she said it was. RKrodle and I shot it with the open sights and 125 gr loads at 2000 fps. It grouped into an inch at 50 yards off the bench. At 100 yards we could keep the shots in the 2" "bullseye". This was accomplished without moving the sights - very lucky for us. Then we mounted a scope and loaded up some 110 gr SP's at 2400 fps. Ricky's new chrono got its first test run and it was essential for getting the loads we wanted. They shot 6 to 8 inches higher than the 125's and less consistently. We loaded up some more 110 SP's at 1998 fps using 22.5 gr 4198. They hit the same point of impact as the 125 gr RN at 50 and 100 yards. With the scope the first 3 shot group at 100 yards went into about a 1/2 inch. We loaded up another bunch of ammo but the dinner bell was ringing and I had to go. We accomplished what I set out for: A light-weight accurate rifle with virtually no recoil and low noise that can take medium game out to 200 yards. Hopefully Ricky can post a photo - I left the gun with him figuring since the scope and mounts were his he is a half owner. Boy - the 30-30 I had little interest in previously sure proved a lot of fun! Now if we can find time to zap something........

505stevec · Post by **505stevec** » Sat May 17, 2008 8:26 pm

Dang, I thought everyones first lever was a 30-30. I didnt even know others existed until I joined this forum last year. Congrats

meanc · Post by **meanc** » Sat May 17, 2008 8:38 pm

First rifle in 30-30 for me

WOW!!! FIRST ????

Well, you definitely have a great shooter there, Congratulations !!!

Pete44ru · Post by **Pete44ru** » Sat May 17, 2008 8:40 pm

Y'all been reborn !

Tycer · Post by **Tycer** » Sat May 17, 2008 8:44 pm

Pete44ru wrote:Y'all been reborn !

RKrodle · Post by **RKrodle** » Sat May 17, 2008 8:47 pm

Here's some pics, and that was 22.5 gr of H4198.

It's amazing how inaccurate those old out of date leveraction guns are. Oh and Joe, as you can tell, I got her all tucked in for the night.

gon2shoot · Post by **gon2shoot** » Sat May 17, 2008 8:56 pm

Well Joe, you never cease to amaze me. First 30-30? Who knew?
You're gonna find a whole new world of fun shootin. Next you'll be wantin a 35.

JerryB · Post by **JerryB** » Sat May 17, 2008 9:00 pm

What ya'll reckon that this old 30-30 might make the trip to Africa next year? Sounds like he is hooked.

86er · Post by **86er** » Sat May 17, 2008 9:04 pm

Obviously Ricky does the loading and I do the supervising. Hopefully I didn't blow anyone up with the wrong recipe in the first post. I apologize.

awp101 · Post by **awp101** » Sat May 17, 2008 9:04 pm

505stevec wrote:Dang, I thought everyones first lever was a 30-30.

Same here! I kept looking at the poster's name thinking "Nah, can't be the SAME 86er, I gotta be missing something in the name!":lol:

Jaguarundi · Post by **Jaguarundi** » Sat May 17, 2008 9:15 pm

Now you did it

!Your first 30-30 will not be your last one.The terrible thing is I am drolling over the pictures of your fine gun.

Rusty · Post by **Rusty** » Sat May 17, 2008 9:24 pm

Man that's sweet. Button mag with what a 24" barrel?

Post by **Ysabel Kid** » Sat May 17, 2008 9:25 pm

28 years unfired? I guess she was just letting it age nicely before giving it to you!

Wow, that's sweet!

Griff · Post by **Griff** » Sat May 17, 2008 9:29 pm

Good deal, Joe. Now that you've graduated to a "big boy" gun

I hope to read of more of your adventures with it!

Jaguarundi · Post by **Jaguarundi** » Sat May 17, 2008 11:38 pm

Rusty wrote:Man that's sweet. Button mag with what a 24" barrel?

That is why I am drool'n.

GANJIRO · Post by **GANJIRO** » Sun May 18, 2008 1:18 am

TO THE 30/30 CLUB, PRETTY EXCLUSIVE NOWADAYS.

WCF3030 · Post by **WCF3030** » Sun May 18, 2008 6:17 am

Its about time.

Bullet Bob · Post by **Bullet Bob** » Sun May 18, 2008 10:56 am

Funny you should post this. I'm in my mid-50's and have been shooting since old enough to hold my great-grandfather's Winchester .22 single-shot. I've fired a few .30-30's, but never owned one. I have (counts on fingers) 5 lever actions for .22 to .45-70, no .30-30 though.

A couple of years ago, I decided I wanted one. At first, I thought of the Browning Traditional Hunter, but too heavy for caliber, to me. Then I decided on a Winchester, but which one?

Took my time, did the research, several good choices. I knew I wanted a rifle length barrel, and did not want a full-length magazine tube. So; Pre-64 model 64, 64A, one of the various special editions, really hard to decide. At one point I had decided on the "Black Shadow" model, but in the end decided on a wood stock.

There didn't seem to be a really bad choice, especially for someone like me who can live with a safety, if need be. So Friday my Grade I Centennial arrived, and I'm really, really happy with it. Have to give a shout out to Tuco on this forum who patiently answered some questions I had. I haven't fired it yet, hope to Thursday though. Still haven't decided on a Marbles tang site, or a Lyman receiver sight. Hope mine shoots as well as yours! Here are some pictures, with the safety standing proud:

Jaguarundi · Post by **Jaguarundi** » Sun May 18, 2008 12:55 pm

Bullet Bob that is the Ultimate...thanks for posting

!

Griff · Post by **Griff** » Sun May 18, 2008 2:53 pm

Bullet Bob,
For half the money I'll suggest this Winchester Tang Peepsight from Jeff's Outfitter's!

RKrodle · Post by **RKrodle** » Sun May 18, 2008 2:58 pm

Here's a target from todays shooting, 86er shoot this 4 shoot group from 150 yards. The hole at the upper right is not from this group. Three of the 4 shots could be covered by that quarter. Not bad shooting. We wont talk about my shooting, needless to say mine didn't turn out that good.

Jaguarundi · Post by **Jaguarundi** » Sun May 18, 2008 3:43 pm

Nice shooting 86er

!That glenfield is showing potential.

2ndovc · Post by **2ndovc** » Sun May 18, 2008 4:39 pm

Wow, what's next? .38-55?

Pretty cool Joe!

Jaguarundi · Post by **Jaguarundi** » Sun May 18, 2008 5:26 pm

2ndovc wrote:Wow, what's next? .38-55?

Pretty cool Joe!

I bet on a 25-35 winchester(notice the light bullet weights in the 30-30 handloads)

!

piller · Post by **piller** » Sun May 18, 2008 9:07 pm

Nice rifle, and a good shooter too. Someday I'll have to get a .30-30 again, too. My wife stole mine and she is a better shot with it to boot. Hope you can use it on a hunt and post the results here soon.

Post by **Ysabel Kid** » Sun May 18, 2008 10:07 pm

that'll do!!!

Post by **Old Savage** » Sun May 18, 2008 11:11 pm

Bullet, one of the finest rifles extant - with the coveted cross bolt safety. Mine shoots well with the regular federal ammo and the Leverevolution. I think these are great pieces. On this target the light was high and behind on the left - I think the two high shots were a little carelessness in sighting on my part.

Jaguarundi · Post by **Jaguarundi** » Sun May 18, 2008 11:50 pm

Old Savage that is also a very nice rifle

!Nice shooting also thanks for posting.

Ravenman · Post by **Ravenman** » Mon May 19, 2008 7:59 am

Old Savage,
Nice rifle and good shooting as usual. But only one question; did you made a timeslip? 06/19/09??