My friend has a Savage 340 bolt action in 30-30 Winchester. I assume this action isn't much stronger than a lever action. He wants me to load him some pointy bullets for him. I have a few concerns. I have 150 gn Sierra Pro Hunter and 130 gn Hornady Spire Points.
1. The Sierra's are recommended 1900 fps minimum for accuracy and 2600 fps for hunting. I guess they are going to be limited to target work as I can not dream that the little Savage action could handle that much pressure for 2600 fps.
2. The Hornadys are older and do not have a product name or product number, just Hornady 130 gn Spire Point on the box. The current 130 gn Hornady Spire Point appears in the product name under Varmint. I do not have any Hornady manuals for data for these.
3. What experience does anyone have in reloading for a Savage 340 with these or any pointy bullet in the 150ish bullet weight? How strong is the little action?
1. The Sierra's are recommended 1900 fps minimum for accuracy and 2600 fps for hunting. I guess they are going to be limited to target work as I can not dream that the little Savage action could handle that much pressure for 2600 fps.
2. The Hornadys are older and do not have a product name or product number, just Hornady 130 gn Spire Point on the box. The current 130 gn Hornady Spire Point appears in the product name under Varmint. I do not have any Hornady manuals for data for these.
3. What experience does anyone have in reloading for a Savage 340 with these or any pointy bullet in the 150ish bullet weight? How strong is the little action?
