Preference in brass for 30-30?

I have used both with no issues. Don't push the shoulders back too far and don't try and make the 30-30 give you 308 velocities and you should be good to go.
 
use any of the good quality makers such as win or fed. always put imperial brass in the scrap bucket as they usually split the necks on the first factory firing and not worth the trouble using.
 
mg34 said:
use any of the good quality makers such as win or fed. always put imperial brass in the scrap bucket as they usually split the necks on the first factory firing and not worth the trouble using.
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I've heard that for the last 20 years but strangely have never found it to be true.
I've reloaded Imperial 300 Win Mag, 308 Winchester, 270 Win. and even .257 Roberts Dominion and have found it to last as long as any other brass out there.
Maybe it's something I'n doing wrong?

If Imperial IVI or Dominion splits its neck when you fire the factory load I'd suggest you check your rifle before you blame the brass.
 
mg34 said:
use any of the good quality makers such as win or fed. always put imperial brass in the scrap bucket as they usually split the necks on the first factory firing and not worth the trouble using.
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I have loaded 30-06, .308 Win., 270 Win., 6.5x54MS, .303 British, .223 Rem., using Imperial brass. Never experienced split case necks. My brass preferences are
1-Lapua 2-Norma,3-LC Match,4-Winchester, 5-FNM, 6-Starline,7-IVI, 8-Federal,9- Remington.
 
I have reloaded for 30-30 for nearly 40 years, and probably still have some of the original old Dominion or Imperial brass kicking around. Some of it has been loaded many times. I have used lots of other brands, some "free" range brass, some once-fired bought at gun shows, but mostly either new virgin brass or stuff I have fired as factory rounds in my own rifles.

I haven't done an intense study or particularly kept track of any one brand, so this is only one stubble jumper's humble opinion. Use just whatever you like, or can get your hands on.

Since you won't likely be shooting your 30-30 in any super-duper long range competitions, it won't be necessary to weigh and sort the brass according to a millionth of a grain differences. Load 'em up, have some fun. Keep your fun loads around the suggested starting powder charge and you will be able to shoot lots and have fun.

The first few years I only had a Lee Loader and reloaded on the kitchen table. Those were probably some of the best loads!!

Oh yeah, did I say to have fun?:p
 
im over 12 loads from factory federal brass and still going. i collet size the necks and FL size every 3rd loading. i havent even had to anneal them.

of your 2 choices i'd go with either.
 
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