I dug out an old Savage 99 .30-30 that has been sitting in the far corner of my gun safe way too long. I’ve been thinking about working up a load & deer hunting some with it this season. Since the 99 has a rotary magazine, what hunting bullet(s) should I try? I was thinking perhaps a lighter spire-point Barnes or such could greatly improve the dead-on hold range & make this rifle a good 200yd deer rifle(?) In most of my manuals .30-30 loads were worked up using Win 94’s. I assume the data would be fine if not light for the 99? Would IMR 3031 still be the best starting powder? Any experience, suggestions or advice would be most appreciated.
TIA…
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TIA…
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