Ranch dog 165 gr. 30-30 question

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soon 2 retire
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Ranch dog 165 gr. 30-30 question

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The Ranch Dog website says that the 165 gr. .311 dia bullet was made for the Marlin 336 in .30-30; has anyone here tried it in a model 94 Winchester. If so were you satisfied with the results.


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Bob in NE Indiana
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Re: Ranch dog 165 gr. 30-30 question

Post by Chuck 100 yd »

They shoot good in my Canadian centennial 94 but have not
shot them in my pre 64 94 ... yet. :)
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Re: Ranch dog 165 gr. 30-30 question

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I just loaded some up with this bullet for my pre64 94 but have not shot them yet. But everything looks real good dimention wise and and they cycle perfect. I ran them through a Lyman 4500 without using the check seater as the shank was not oversize and it was not needed. The tumble lube grooves filled well and look good.
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Re: Ranch dog 165 gr. 30-30 question

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I just sent my money for a 165 plainbase (a wide varity of bases is available), and I will,hopefully, be casting in Feb. Will be reporting when I have something to report.
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Re: Ranch dog 165 gr. 30-30 question

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Thanks guys,

I look forward to reports for this bullet especially when used in the pre'64 model 94. I'm thinking seriously about buying this one pending good reports. I like the wide meplat on this bullet.

Bob in NE Indiana
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Re: Ranch dog 165 gr. 30-30 question

Post by Old Time Hunter »

I use 'em with gas checks and 30 grains of H4895...absolutely dead nuts accurate with either my '94 Win or my Glenfield 30a.
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