30wcf plinking.
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30wcf plinking.
Thought I would up my small game load in my 30wcf today from 14.5gns of A2400 to 15gn.
Glad I did. Shoots a little tighter.
I shot three at concrete with a stone set in it smaller than a rabbits head at 50yds. First shot hit it and the next two landed on that splash.
The previous load I felt was a touch erratic and it showed on similar targets as in more flyers.
Next I went to a ploughed field in a valley and plinked to 400 yards.
400 was pushing it but 200 & 300 was straight forward enough. No rabbit wants to be giving me rude gestures put it that way!
It was fun and confidence building, I wish I had brought a few full power ammo now just to compare.
For a 56year old rifle it certainly shoots good and is easy to carry all day. Its like shooting a BB gun off hand too.
Short video.
https://youtube.com/shorts/j538YENm_IM?feature=share
Glad I did. Shoots a little tighter.
I shot three at concrete with a stone set in it smaller than a rabbits head at 50yds. First shot hit it and the next two landed on that splash.
The previous load I felt was a touch erratic and it showed on similar targets as in more flyers.
Next I went to a ploughed field in a valley and plinked to 400 yards.
400 was pushing it but 200 & 300 was straight forward enough. No rabbit wants to be giving me rude gestures put it that way!
It was fun and confidence building, I wish I had brought a few full power ammo now just to compare.
For a 56year old rifle it certainly shoots good and is easy to carry all day. Its like shooting a BB gun off hand too.
Short video.
https://youtube.com/shorts/j538YENm_IM?feature=share
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Re: 30wcf plinking.
Nice shooting Nath, the dumbest thing I ever did was to sell my 94 in .30/30.... glad to see you putting yours to all-round good use...
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Re: 30wcf plinking.
Looks like you had fun.
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Re: 30wcf plinking.
Well done!
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Nice going Nath! -Tutt
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Re: 30wcf plinking.
Thank you.
I'm on the hunt for unwanted .308 bullets where ever I go. Sometimes come across hand ins at stores like half a box of etc etc.
When the A2400 eventually runs out I don't know what to replace it with should none be available.
That's a headache for another day though..
I'm on the hunt for unwanted .308 bullets where ever I go. Sometimes come across hand ins at stores like half a box of etc etc.
When the A2400 eventually runs out I don't know what to replace it with should none be available.
That's a headache for another day though..
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Re: 30wcf plinking.
Very nice. I truly enjoy shooing a .30-30.
The funny thing is that I have been shooting this cartridge since I was a boy and I never have loaded for it.
The funny thing is that I have been shooting this cartridge since I was a boy and I never have loaded for it.
Re: 30wcf plinking.
Run of the mill ammunition is not to hard to purchase in the UK all be it expensive now.Scott Tschirhart wrote: ↑Thu Sep 15, 2022 3:57 am Very nice. I truly enjoy shooing a .30-30.
The funny thing is that I have been shooting this cartridge since I was a boy and I never have loaded for it.
30/30 was always a "fringe" calibre over here.
To have fun we have to reload. Besides, beats TV!
Thanks Scott.
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Re: 30wcf plinking.
Fantastic!
I really could easily get by the rest of my life with nothing but a 30-30.
This kind of reminded me....I have a ton of the old Hornady 110gr half jacket bullets. I've been meaning to drop them over a little Unique and see how they do.
I really could easily get by the rest of my life with nothing but a 30-30.
This kind of reminded me....I have a ton of the old Hornady 110gr half jacket bullets. I've been meaning to drop them over a little Unique and see how they do.
"Oh bother", said Pooh, as he chambered another round.
Re: 30wcf plinking.
Or ship them to an old friend maybe .
You have you some fun my friend.
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Re: 30wcf plinking.
Haha you called it Nath! You got first dibs if I get sick of em.
I'm mildly concerned they will destroy small game. May end up using FMJ 30 carbine bullets.
Enjoy that 30-30 Nath!
"Oh bother", said Pooh, as he chambered another round.
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Re: 30wcf plinking.
Nice to go out for a walk with a rifle and just plink. After seeing this I think I will take the 348 for a walk and do some myself....will be mostly dry fire practice but I may send a few...