any one use 165 spz in 30-30

[rjhans53]

Ive got a couple of 30-30 bolt actions coming. I'm curious if anyone has used the 165 spz and what the performance on deer was like. Thanks

[wilmsmeyer]

I've been looking for one of those bolt actions. What are you buying? New or used?

[rjhans53]

They are both used. I've been going to buy a 788 forever but the price and availability has hindered that effort. I finally bit the bullet and paid to much for it (700) to my door. The other is a old 340 savage that I bought and then saw the 788. I think it's going to take a little work to make it pretty but the bore is suppose to be good. I've only got 180 into it. I wouldn't of asked about spz bullets but dang it all there isn't any 30-30 170's out there right now. Both were bought/won on gunbroker. Savage 340 and stevens 325. boyd makes stocks semi inletted but the triggers are what they are from my understanding. There is a 788 stock looks like it needs some finish work on it but the blueing looks good it has a a 400 start bid, just beware mine stayed at 400 until 4 hours before the end of bidding

[rjhans53]

the idea really wont work in either the 788 0r 340 because the mag is to short. and the ejection opening is also to short it does work in my encore

[10ga]

My Bro shoots the 165 FTX Leverevolution in his 336. I don't see why you can't get the same bullets in bulk and load them, they should work in a bolter as well as a lever. Ya thinkin about making it a Ack Imp? That should jump the performance some too. The barrels on those 340 go on/off just like a Savage. Just a different size barrel nut. 10

[rjhans53]

the 30-30 ftx is a 160. They work but the rem doesn't like em. I've got a set of AI dies but heck to 150 yards (way past my longest shot) the 170's will work. You just can't find any 30-30 bullets right now.

[helpme1]

I use both gummy bear Flex tip, an 135 gr pointed SP in mine. Never took game but they shoot great .The Savage 325 works an its fun