Warning: Bullet selections are specific, and loads are not valid with substitutions of different bullets of the same weight. Variations in bullet length will alter net case capacity, pressure and velocity. Primer selection is specific and primer types are not interchangeable. These are maximum loads in my firearms and may be excessive in others. All loads should be reduced by 5% as a starting point for development where cartridges have greater than 40 grains in capacity and 10% for cartridges with less than 40 grain capacity following safe handloading practices as represented in established mainstream reloading manuals. Presentation of these loads does not constitute a solicitation for their use, nor a recommendation.
Cartridge |
30-30 WCF |
Firearm | T/C Contender |
Barrel Length | 14″ |
Min – Max Case Length* | 2.0395″ +0.0″/-0.020″ |
Min – Max Cartridge Overall Length | 2.450″ – 2.550″ |
Primer | CCI 200 Large Rifle |
Bullet Diameter | 0.309″ +0.0″/-0.003″ |
Reloading Dies | Hornady Custom Grade |
* Some listings exceed SAAMI Maximum COL as allowed by the T/C Contender. At or below SAAMI 42,000 PSI |
Bullet Type | Bullet Weight Grains |
Net H2O Grains Capacity |
COL” | Powder Type | Powder Charge Grains |
Muzzle Velocity fps |
Muzzle Energy ft/lbs |
Speer TNT | 125 | 39.9 | 2.740 | Re 7 | 31.0 | 2260 | 1418 |
Speer TNT | 125 | 39.9 | 2.740 | Alliant Varmint | 36.5 | 2432 | 1642 |
Speer TNT | 125 | 39.9 | 2.740 | BL-C2 | 38.0 | 2348 | 1531 |
Speer TNT | 125 | 39.9 | 2.740 | CFE 223 | 36.0 | 2383 | 1577 |
Hornady SP | 130 | 39.9 | 2.660 | Re 7 | 31.0 | 2292 | 1517 |
Hornady SP | 130 | 39.9 | 2.660 | Alliant Varmint | 36.5 | 2337 | 1577 |
Hornady SP | 130 | 39.9 | 2.660 | Varget | 36.0 | 2371 | 1623 |
Hornady SP | 130 | 39.9 | 2.660 | CFE 223 | 35.5 | 2306 | 1535 |
Speer Hot-Cor | 150 | 37.0 | 2.700 | Re 7 | 29.0 | 2188 | 1595 |
Speer Hot-Cor | 150 | 37.0 | 2.700 | Alliant Varmint | 34.0 | 2221 | 1643 |
Speer Hot-Cor | 150 | 37.0 | 2.700 | CFE 223 | 36.5 | 2259 | 1700 |
Speer Hot-Cor | 150 | 37.0 | 2.700 | Winchester 748 | 37.0 | 2194 | 1604 |
Hornady FTX | 160 | 32.5 | 2.550 | Re 10 | 27.0 | 2098 | 1564 |
Hornady FTX | 160 | 32.5 | 2.550 | Varget | 33.0 | 2085 | 1545 |
Hornady FTX | 160 | 32.5 | 2.550 | BL-C2 | 36.0 | 2007 | 1431 |
Hornady FTX | 160 | 32.5 | 2.550 | CFE 223 | 34.5 | 2152 | 1646 |
Sierra Pro Hunter | 180 | 37.7 | 2.770 | Re 10x | 26.5 | 1891 | 1430 |
Sierra Pro Hunter | 180 | 37.7 | 2.770 | BL-C2 | 32.5 | 1904 | 1449 |
Sierra Pro Hunter | 180 | 37.7 | 2.770 | IMR 4198 | 25.0 | 1898 | 1440 |
Sierra Pro Hunter | 180 | 37.7 | 2.770 | Norma 201 | 30.5 | 1912 | 1462 |
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