Tag Archives: .30-30 Winchester

Brothers in Brass: The .30-30 and the .300 H&H

Posted on March 14, 2015 by Roy

Unlikely!  How could these two possibly be related?  The first, born in America at the very beginning of the smokeless powder era, a hunting cartridge considered only “adequate” for whitetail deer.  The second, born in Britain in 1925, has twice … Continue reading →

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Power for the 30-30: Ackley Improved and Hornady LEVERevolution

Posted on November 22, 2014 by Roy

If I want to know how people feel about any topic the WWW allows me to assemble hundreds of comments in a few seconds.  I did this recently with the topic “Hunting with the 30-30,” and the comments were impressive … Continue reading →

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The Savage Model 340: An American Classic

Posted on August 1, 2013 by Roy

This post describes the design and shooting characteristics of a Savage Model 340 bolt-action rifle in caliber .30-30 Winchester. The plain rifle is an American invention, born of necessity in the days when trappers, explorers, soldiers, and pioneers settled the … Continue reading →

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