30-30 vs 303Brit

You have to pick a rifle chambered in one, which do you choose?


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Shooting smokeless 7 the Boers had the early lead on the Brit's black powder Metfords. The Brits caught up.As for lever vs. bolt, When enemy riflemen are trying to punch holes in your hide, cycling a bolt keeps you a bit lower and on target than cranking a lever and the Enfield was the quickest to cycle. As for hunting, come on, most food we kill is within 100yds. both cartridges are more than up to the job. Going for Antelope tomorrow chat soon.
 
todbartell said:
303 British...but in a Ruger No1 :wink: :mrgreen:

I like the single shot idea, but if you are stuck on using the rimmed case to its fullest, chamber is in a Browning High Wall ;) The No.1 should be reserved for cartridges developping much higher pressure than the .303, and the high-wall is just such a ###y design ;)
 
The 303 is a big step up in power over the 30/30. Enough so that the two can hardly be considered to be in the same class.
Both cases are as capable of handling high pressure as any others. The 219 Donaldson Wasp was based on 30/30 brass and loaded to very high pressures by all who used them. Section a 30/30 case and you will see the head of the case is every bit as heavy as most rimless designs. In fact, the web of some Winchester 30/30 brass I have is considerably thicker than that of my 308 Norma brass which is seldomed described as being "weak". Regards, Bill.
 
RR said:
3 of my favorites.I left out the P14 as it wasn't finished.
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Rich
Oh yea IMHO the 30-30 never stood a chance.
I'm in love! :D
Nice collection.
 
NAA said:
Yeah, I find myself agreeing with Bartell... :shock: A single shot action would be perfect for a rimmed ctg like the Brit... :wink:

That does it... gotta get my shot out old Martini-Enfield re-barrelled. maybe octagonal....! (OK, a Ruger Nº1 would be wonderful.)

:) Stuart
 
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