Thread: Projectiles for 30-30 & 308

Hi everyone.

I'm new to reloading and so far have just been loading for my .308 using hornady 150g sst and AR2208 but have just purchased a Marlin 336 in 30-30. I understand i have to use a round or flat point projectile but im just wanting to know can all .30 cal projectiles be used in different 30 cal rifles like 30-30, 308, 303 etc? Any recommendations on 30-30 projectiles for bush hunting are the privi soft point ok? Seems to be not much suitable choice on trade me etc.

you can run psp proj if you only use 2 (1 in the chamber 1 in the mag ) or just the first round . the 336 I had didn't seem to like anything heavier than 150gr but that's not necessarily the rule
any .308 proj will shoot and occasionally .307 will come up for sale stick to flat nose or round nose

https://www.nzammo.co.nz/product/962...er-jacket-100-

TM unlikely to have many options on a regualr basis.

Couple of options here:
https://www.gunworks.co.nz/shop/item...p-interlock-01
https://www.gunworks.co.nz/shop/item...n-interlock-01

and here:
https://www.reloaders.co.nz/shop/Rel...nter+2000.html
https://www.reloaders.co.nz/shop/Rel...nter+2010.html
https://www.reloaders.co.nz/shop/Rel...Nose+2135.html
https://www.reloaders.co.nz/shop/Rel...ox+Of+100.html

There's also these, spitzer specially designed for lever guns, but not sure you would need the improved ballistics for bush hunting?
https://www.reloaders.co.nz/shop/Rel...gr++30395.html

Originally Posted by Texasheartshot

Hi everyone.

I'm new to reloading and so far have just been loading for my .308 using hornady 150g sst and AR2208 but have just purchased a Marlin 336 in 30-30. I understand i have to use a round or flat point projectile but im just wanting to know can all .30 cal projectiles be used in different 30 cal rifles like 30-30, 308, 303 etc? Any recommendations on 30-30 projectiles for bush hunting are the privi soft point ok? Seems to be not much suitable choice on trade me etc.

I’m in the same boat as you,I have some 150g flat nose I’m going to load up and try in next couple of weeks,your welcome to try a few,I got mine from reloaders supplies they were the cheapest I could find.

2208 is probably a bit slow to get the best performance from the 303 with 150gn projectiles, but good enough to start with. If you find you aren't getting the performance you want, you might want to think about picking up some 2206h, now that it has become available again (at least for now!). It will be a good option in both the 30-30 and 308.

If cost is an issue, see if someone local will buy your 2208 to allow you to get 2206h!

I’ve used Speer 130gr HP in a Marlin .30-30 very successfully. And the same projectile in 7.62x39 and .308 Win. Hollow points are fine in a Marlin and you would be amazed at the terminal performance of these projectiles on deer at 30-30 velocities.

I will give you the same answer that I gave you last time you asked. Sierra #2135 150grain RN.

Thanks a few options there

Originally Posted by Flyblown

I’ve used Speer 130gr HP in a Marlin .30-30 very successfully. And the same projectile in 7.62x39 and .308 Win. Hollow points are fine in a Marlin and you would be amazed at the terminal performance of these projectiles on deer at 30-30 velocities.

Thanks ill take a look at them.

Originally Posted by inglishill

I will give you the same answer that I gave you last time you asked. Sierra #2135 150grain RN.

You must have me mixed up with someone else but cheers they look good.

Originally Posted by The bomb

I’m in the same boat as you,I have some 150g flat nose I’m going to load up and try in next couple of weeks,your welcome to try a few,I got mine from reloaders supplies they were the cheapest I could find.

Cheers, are you using 2208 aswell. I'm just using it because I have it already for the 308. If so do you want to let me know what projectile and recipe you end up using. Would make things simple for me!

I have 2206h for my 308 so just gonna use that,also have trail boss and couple other weight projectiles to work up a small game load,one 110g hollow points and some 170g cast bullets to try.