Why is there a 30/30 ammo shortage?
What’s the reason for the ammo shortage? It’s been attributed to many things. There’s been a huge rise in demand since the start of 2020, due to the pandemic, civil unrest, and the arrival of a Democratic administration, all of which have led to millions of new gun owners.
Are Winchester 30-30 still made?
30-30 models are still being produced today, nearly a century and a quarter after the original. One of those is the original . 30-30—the Winchester ’94. That model, which many consider to be the “true” .
What grain bullet is best for 30-30?
150 grain Federal HammerDown The most critical element of any hunting cartridge, however, is the bullet and for all practical purposes the 150-grain bullet used in the . 30/30 HammerDown load is identical to Federal’s 150-grain Fusion load, which has proven itself again and again.
Is a 30/30 A good gun?
30-30 is considered the entry-class of big game hunting cartridges, and its relatively light recoil means you can quickly and effectively get the next round chambered, then aim and fire again. Not only is this a good saddle gun, but a . 30-30 lever-action is also excellent for self-defense purposes.
Is there a substitute for 30-30 ammo?
When ammo is in short supply, you’ll struggle to find 30-30. The alternative is the . 32 Winchester Special. It was introduced in 1902 and many believe it a superior killer to the old thutty-thutty.
What ammo for 30 – 30 rifle?
.30-30
What caliber is 30 30?
There is no 30-30 caliber. There is no 44 Magnum caliber. There is no 270 Winchester caliber. All of those are cartridges or chamberings. A cartridge is a piece of brass, with primer, powder and bullet designed to fit in a given chambering for which a firearm is chambered.
Where is the 30 30 ammunition?
We got some trigger time with the 30 Super Carry in Arkansas, where Nighthawk Custom was building the first of the new pistols. In a full-size frame, the smaller circumference of the round allows it to semi-stagger in the magazine, meaning two extra rounds. The round consistently clover-leafed the target at 7 yards.
Where to find 30 30 ammo?
Red-Dots on Handguns. Some of today’s open-style sights are small enough to be attached to the slides of compact handguns used for IWB concealed carry.