.30-30 ammo old??

fishnfool1991 · 07-09-2008, 07:50 PM

my grandpa just gave me his old winchester .30-30 never been fired its like thirty or forty years old and he still has alot of rounds from it that he never used. is this ammo still okay and will it be accurate?
thanks

toolman · 07-09-2008, 07:53 PM

Congrats! The ammo should be fine as long it was stored properly. I've shot German surplus dated 1933 through my Mauser and it shot as well as any commercial ammo I've found.

fishnfool1991 · 07-09-2008, 08:22 PM

great thinks whats the most versital round as far as grains go, that would be good for deer and wild pigs and stuff like that lol?
thanks

Midas · 07-09-2008, 08:25 PM

The ammo should be fine, as long as it is free from corrosion. As far as bullet weights go, 170 grain would be dandy for the purposes you mentioned.

GlockMeister · 07-09-2008, 08:28 PM

Congratulations. Clean the firearm and inspect the ammunition. Now that the rifle has been handled and removed from the environment that kept it in the condition it was, it might be a good idea.

As far as rounds, 150 or 170gr. is perfect. You can even use/try the new Hornady LeverEvolution ammunition. Remember though, it's a 30-30 so maybe out to 150yds. is max.?

Mike Franklin · 07-09-2008, 08:36 PM

You might want to find out how old and maybe how valuable the gun is first. It might be an old shooter or an old collectable.

fishnfool1991 · 07-09-2008, 08:37 PM

yes sir it would probally be about 100 yards that i will be shooting i think im gonna use it as my "walking hunting" gun for when im just messing around in the woods maybe walk up on a deer or somthin.
thanks

fishnfool1991 · 07-09-2008, 08:54 PM

Model 94, Legacy Case-Colored Octagon, 26"

it looks just like this one except the wood is lighter and idk what the pole is sticking up on the stock is i dont have that on mine either but the color of the chamber is the same

jimkim · 07-09-2008, 09:02 PM

Have you checked the serial number to see how old it is? Winchester Manufacture Dates
Have you look up the value? It could be a collectors item.

fishnfool1991 · 07-09-2008, 09:06 PM

made in 1970 so is there any value and if so its okay to still hunt with it as long as i keep it in good shape?

riverrat · 07-09-2008, 09:45 PM

Not sure about the value, Fish, but I bet its a mighty fine rifle. Should be good to shoot. Ive got an M1 Carbine from ww2 and a cz52 pistol made in 1954 and those are 2 of my favorite guns. My third fave? Marlin mod 30 in........30-30. Try the Hornady Leverrevolution flex tips in 160 gr. I also shoot the Remington Core-Lokt's in 170 gr.

samuel · 07-10-2008, 07:56 AM

The ammo may be a collectors item.Post it on ebay and try to make money on it. sam.

therifleman · 07-11-2008, 10:25 AM

it should work

gasgas · 07-11-2008, 02:37 PM

I hade the same thing happen,My granpa gave me a marlin 30/30 that looks brand new. Two boxes of ammo with Montgomery wards on the box. How old do you think that is. Those were the days looking at rifles in the sears catalog....

Mike Franklin · 07-11-2008, 02:53 PM

There's really no point in shooting the old ammo. New .30-30 is very available and still cheap. Just save the old stuff to show your Grandson.

07-09-2008, 07:50 PM	#1
fishnfool1991 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: biscoe, nc Posts: 147	.30-30 ammo old?? my grandpa just gave me his old winchester .30-30 never been fired its like thirty or forty years old and he still has alot of rounds from it that he never used. is this ammo still okay and will it be accurate? thanks

07-09-2008, 07:53 PM	#2
toolman Mr. Fixit Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: abilene,tx Posts: 5,562 Blog Entries: 22	Congrats! The ammo should be fine as long it was stored properly. I've shot German surplus dated 1933 through my Mauser and it shot as well as any commercial ammo I've found. __________________ Don't be messin' with my gun!

07-09-2008, 08:25 PM	#4
Midas Troll B' Gone Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Springdale, Arkansas Posts: 3,786 Images: 2 Blog Entries: 6	The ammo should be fine, as long as it is free from corrosion. As far as bullet weights go, 170 grain would be dandy for the purposes you mentioned. __________________ "Recoil lasts for a second, gravity lasts forever"

07-09-2008, 08:28 PM	#5
GlockMeister Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 5,362	Congratulations. Clean the firearm and inspect the ammunition. Now that the rifle has been handled and removed from the environment that kept it in the condition it was, it might be a good idea. As far as rounds, 150 or 170gr. is perfect. You can even use/try the new Hornady LeverEvolution ammunition. Remember though, it's a 30-30 so maybe out to 150yds. is max.? __________________ I'd rather be tried by 12 than carried by 6!

07-09-2008, 08:36 PM	#6
Mike Franklin Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Poteet, Texas Posts: 1,276	You might want to find out how old and maybe how valuable the gun is first. It might be an old shooter or an old collectable. __________________ Aim real good we're nearly out of ammo.

07-09-2008, 08:22 PM	#3
fishnfool1991 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: biscoe, nc Posts: 147	great thinks whats the most versital round as far as grains go, that would be good for deer and wild pigs and stuff like that lol? thanks

07-09-2008, 08:37 PM	#7
fishnfool1991 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: biscoe, nc Posts: 147	yes sir it would probally be about 100 yards that i will be shooting i think im gonna use it as my "walking hunting" gun for when im just messing around in the woods maybe walk up on a deer or somthin. thanks

07-09-2008, 08:54 PM	#8
fishnfool1991 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: biscoe, nc Posts: 147	Model 94, Legacy Case-Colored Octagon, 26" it looks just like this one except the wood is lighter and idk what the pole is sticking up on the stock is i dont have that on mine either but the color of the chamber is the same

07-09-2008, 09:02 PM	#9
jimkim Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Near the Little Ocmulgee river in GA Posts: 2,039 Blog Entries: 11	Have you checked the serial number to see how old it is? Winchester Manufacture Dates Have you look up the value? It could be a collectors item. __________________ Jan. 4, 2007...Gasoline $2.10/gallon HMMM? Jim

07-09-2008, 09:06 PM	#10
fishnfool1991 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: biscoe, nc Posts: 147	made in 1970 so is there any value and if so its okay to still hunt with it as long as i keep it in good shape?

07-09-2008, 09:45 PM	#11
riverrat Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: central tx Posts: 107	Not sure about the value, Fish, but I bet its a mighty fine rifle. Should be good to shoot. Ive got an M1 Carbine from ww2 and a cz52 pistol made in 1954 and those are 2 of my favorite guns. My third fave? Marlin mod 30 in........30-30. Try the Hornady Leverrevolution flex tips in 160 gr. I also shoot the Remington Core-Lokt's in 170 gr.

07-10-2008, 07:56 AM	#12
samuel Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 5,087	The ammo may be a collectors item.Post it on ebay and try to make money on it. sam.

07-11-2008, 10:25 AM	#13
therifleman Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: glennville ga Posts: 154 Blog Entries: 2	it should work __________________ can't wait t'll winter

07-11-2008, 02:37 PM	#14
gasgas Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 17	I hade the same thing happen,My granpa gave me a marlin 30/30 that looks brand new. Two boxes of ammo with Montgomery wards on the box. How old do you think that is. Those were the days looking at rifles in the sears catalog....

07-11-2008, 02:53 PM	#15
Mike Franklin Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Poteet, Texas Posts: 1,276	There's really no point in shooting the old ammo. New .30-30 is very available and still cheap. Just save the old stuff to show your Grandson. __________________ Aim real good we're nearly out of ammo.