This fussiness isnРІР‚в„ўt too surprising, considering case capacity in relation to barrel length, though the 14-inch barrel used for testing here (verses the common 10-inch) helps considerably.

30-30 pistols are maddening temperamental, yet IРІР‚в„ўve found that 100-yard MOA accuracy is within reach РІР‚вЂњ even with light-for-caliber bullets РІР‚вЂњ through patient load development. 30 Herrett as more efficient and inherently accurate (no doubt true). 30-30 T/C are commonly disparaged for lackluster accuracy with detractors pointing to the essentially-defunct. The improved ballistic coefficients help narrow the performance gap between carbine rifles and pistols. Another advantage introduced by the T/C single-shot design is an ability to utilize pointed bullets, off limits in a lever rifleРІР‚в„ўs tubular magazine. 30-30 Winchester generates ample velocity from a 14-inch barrel (used here) to assure bullet expansion on burrowing rodents. And unlike popular T/C rounds like the 7mm TCU, the. 308 caliber, most designed to help single-rifle owners expand the utility of their favorite deer rifle chambered in. ItРІР‚в„ўs also difficult to dismiss the wide array of true varmint bullets offered in. While I own true varmint-cartridge Contender barrels, using them effectively on ground squirrels and prairie dogs out to 175 yards, IРІР‚в„ўm forever tinkering in the interests of keeping life interesting. Yet small-varmint shooting is my most burning firearms obsession. Velocity assures bullets will open on small varmints. 59-inch group and impressive 2,352 fps velocity. NoslerРІР‚в„ўs 110-grain Tipped Varmegeddon combined with 34 grains of Hodgdon More recently, I attached a SIG Sauer ECHO1 Thermal Reflex Sight to this pistol, a combination that proved both a hoot and deadly-effective on nighttime Texas hogs, seating BarnesРІР‚в„ў 110-grain TAC-TX FB bullets over 35 grains of Ramshot TAC. Both of those cows were one-shot kills that did not get out-of-sight after impact. 30-30 tubed Contender has accounted for two cow elk during special late seasons (at 143 and 156 laser-measured yards), loading 30.5 grains of IMR-3031 beneath HornadyРІР‚в„ўs 150-grain InterLock. 30-30 Winchester handgun may seem like an odd choice as varmint iron, but given deep thought, it makes perfect sense.

This also happens to mesh with my varmint shooting proclivities.Р”Р„. 30-30 T/C data on this website covers big-game bullets from 130 to 200 grains, I thought that filling the light bullet gap would prove appropriate. 30-30 handloads for a Thompson/Center Contender G1 handgun one of the first rounds offered by Thompson/Center (T/C) in its revolutionary single-shot pistol that was introduced in 1965. The cartridge has been getting the job done since 1895, mostly in handy, fast-handling carbine lever rifles.

Group РІР‚вЂњ the tightest of this test РІР‚вЂњ and 2,249 fps velocity. HornadyРІР‚в„ўs 110-grain V-MAX seated over 31 grains of Alliant Reloder 7 produced a. Author: Patrick Meitin / Wolfe Publishing

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