Hypothetical - 30-30 in 7.62x54mm chamber - what would happen?

BattleRifleG3 · 12-02-2003, 12:13 AM

I know a guy who had a now deceased Canadian Indian friend, a veteran of WWII, to whom he gave a British Enfield. Well bless his heart, he didn't "bubba" it, he "Indianized" it. He did all sorts of mods that I can't remember, but the wildest thing I remember is that when he ran out of 303, he said he'd stick 30-30s in there. Well that looks really dangerous, but I compared their size to a 7.62x54mm cartridge, and they aren't as far off. The neck of the 30-30 would go into the neck of the 7.62x54 chamber. So how would the two situations compare? And what would be different between this and using H&H magnums in a Weatherby, or regular cartridges in an Ackley Improved Chamber.

toolman · 12-02-2003, 12:43 AM

Them Aussies're nuts! I've heard of them reloading ammo using hardwood blocks carved/drilled into sizing dies. I'm not sure about the H&H deal but most of the Ackley cartridges won't fit into a standard chamber. I always wondered about a .303 Brit in a 54r- think I'll wait for someone else to try it though!

PAPA G · 12-02-2003, 09:16 AM

this is your chance BRG3 put a 30/30 in your mosin and see what happens, than report back your findings

practical · 12-02-2003, 10:41 AM

I spent a day one time helping my friend make 375 Weatherby brass. We overloaded 357h&h and fire formed them. Then with horribly sore shoulders we trimmed them all. Then the next day we found 2 bags of 375wby brass for $10 each. Doh!

Dale · 12-02-2003, 01:58 PM

BR...you said it best!!!!!

"I know a guy who had (emphasis on HAD) a now deceased Candian Indian friend..."

'Nuff said, lol.

BattleRifleG3 · 12-02-2003, 02:20 PM

He died of natural causes, at a venerable age. My friend now has the rifle, which he does not fire, but keeps because of its heritage.

12-02-2003, 12:13 AM	#1
BattleRifleG3 Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Western PA Posts: 11,401 Images: 13	Hypothetical - 30-30 in 7.62x54mm chamber - what would happen? I know a guy who had a now deceased Canadian Indian friend, a veteran of WWII, to whom he gave a British Enfield. Well bless his heart, he didn't "bubba" it, he "Indianized" it. He did all sorts of mods that I can't remember, but the wildest thing I remember is that when he ran out of 303, he said he'd stick 30-30s in there. Well that looks really dangerous, but I compared their size to a 7.62x54mm cartridge, and they aren't as far off. The neck of the 30-30 would go into the neck of the 7.62x54 chamber. So how would the two situations compare? And what would be different between this and using H&H magnums in a Weatherby, or regular cartridges in an Ackley Improved Chamber. __________________ Trust is earned, not... GIVEN away. - Worf

12-02-2003, 12:43 AM	#2
toolman Mr. Fixit Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: abilene,tx Posts: 5,569 Blog Entries: 22	Them Aussies're nuts! I've heard of them reloading ammo using hardwood blocks carved/drilled into sizing dies. I'm not sure about the H&H deal but most of the Ackley cartridges won't fit into a standard chamber. I always wondered about a .303 Brit in a 54r- think I'll wait for someone else to try it though! __________________ Don't be messin' with my gun!

12-02-2003, 10:41 AM	#4
practical Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Baton Rouge, LA/Casper, WY Posts: 736	I spent a day one time helping my friend make 375 Weatherby brass. We overloaded 357h&h and fire formed them. Then with horribly sore shoulders we trimmed them all. Then the next day we found 2 bags of 375wby brass for $10 each. Doh! __________________ Eric "The secret to life is honesty and fair dealing, if you can fake that you've got it made"

12-02-2003, 01:58 PM	#5
Dale Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Too Dang Hot, Arizona Posts: 4,284	BR...you said it best!!!!! "I know a guy who had (emphasis on HAD) a now deceased Candian Indian friend..." 'Nuff said, lol. __________________ "It confuses me how some people can vigorously go against the 2nd. Amendment and still call themselves patriotic"-me

12-02-2003, 02:20 PM	#6
BattleRifleG3 Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Western PA Posts: 11,401 Images: 13	He died of natural causes, at a venerable age. My friend now has the rifle, which he does not fire, but keeps because of its heritage. __________________ Trust is earned, not... GIVEN away. - Worf

12-02-2003, 09:16 AM	#3
PAPA G Guest Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: somerset, kentucky Posts: 12	this is your chance BRG3 put a 30/30 in your mosin and see what happens, than report back your findings