Is the Winchester 30-30 lever action still made?

Winchester Model 1894 Many lever-action.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”.30-30, is shorter than some competing models, but that’s not necessarily a disadvantage.

Is the old 30-30 Winchester a good cartridge?

With such ballistics, the old .30-30 is a legitimate medium-range cartridge for accurate shooters. Since Hornady’s breakthrough, other manufacturers have added pliable-tipped .30-30 ammunition to their lineups, too.

What was the first Winchester lever action gun?

Released in 1895, just a year after the popular Model 1894 Winchester lever gun was introduced, the.30-30 Winchester was the first sporting cartridge loaded exclusively with smokeless powder.

What’s the muzzle velocity of a Winchester 30-30?

Winchester also has the Super-X .30-30 load topped with a 150-grain Winchester Silver Tip. That bullet leaves the muzzle at 2,390 fps carrying 1,902 ft-lbs of energy—identical to the Deer Season XP load.

What’s the remaining energy of a 30-30 Winchester?

By the time they get a reasonable distance downstream, they’re gasping for breath and hitting the ground beneath your target! Hunt with a 30-30 Winchester and you can pretty much forget about open country long shots. Even if you could arc one in there, remaining energy will be well under 1,000 f-p after 150 yards.

What makes a jacket for a Winchester 30-30?

Wrapping a jacket of copper, brass or gilding metal around the lead core fixed that. It also addressed the excessive expansion of soft lead slugs impacting at high velocity. Longer, heavier and thicker jackets gradually perfected a balance between expansion and penetration.

Is the 30-30 Winchester a good hunting cartridge?

Ammunition for the 30-30 is available anywhere and remains economical compared to other hunting cartridges. Still, reloading the 30-30 is a worthwhile endeavor and the best-shooting loads I have ever fired were born of my battered old Pacific press. Brass is abundant and the cartridge lends itself well to reloading.

When was the first Winchester Model 94 carbine made?

The following is a brief history of the Model 94 “Eastern” Carbines. Winchester introduced the Model 1894 in October of 1894. The first guns that were manufactured were all Sporting Rifles (26-inch octagon, ½ octagon, or round barrels). Shortly after production began, the Saddle Ring Carbine (SRC) was introduced (serial number 46).

Can a 94 Winchester be used in real life?

But about 85% of real-world rifle chores can be handled by a good shot with a 94 Winchester and 110 years of technological advances hasn’t changed that. If you see beauty in utility, it is the Sophia Loren of hunting rifles.

Is the Winchester Model 94 a 30 30?

Model 94 Winchester Classic Rifle In .30-30 Model 94 Winchester Classic Rifle In .30-30 with select wood stock. 99% finish with rust on tang. Includes original box.

Who was the designer of the Winchester 30-30?

Designed by John M. Browning in 1893 specifically to be a perfect match for the new 30-30, which was smokeless cartridge. It was a culmination of the evolution of Winchester lever actions and proving to be an extremely versatile rifle.

What’s the price of a 30 Winchester rifle?

Marlin Model 336C 30-30 Win Lever Action Rifle. $693.67 $569.99. Notify Me When Available. Brand: Marlin. Item Number: 70504.