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<blockquote data-quote="YukonGlocker" data-source="post: 36598" data-attributes="member: 425"><p>Today I shot the new Hornady LeverEvolution in 30-30. My rifle is a Marlin 336CS; I have it scoped with a Bushnell Trophy 3-9X40. I have fired many rounds through this gun to try and find the "best" load for it. I have tried just about all the factory loaded ammo in 30-30. The best load I have found for my rifle is the Winchester Silvertip 150gr. At 100 yards I can consistently shoot 1.5" groups with this load. All other loads open up to 2"-3" at 100 yards. The best 5-shot 100 yard group with the Win ST was 1.1". </p><p></p><p>I went to Banner gun range this morning. I shot from the bench with my rifle rested on my range bag. No fancy gun vises or anything like that. I fired 3 rounds of the Hornady to check zero. This load has a dramatically different point of impact from the Win. ST zero I had. It landed 4" high and 4" left of center. I rechecked zero with the Win. ST and it hit perfect, 1" high at 100 yards. </p><p></p><p>I then loaded 5 rounds of the Hornady LeverEvolution in the tubular magazine of the Marlin. I aimed at the bottom right dot, so that my rounds would hit somewhere in the middle of my new target. The pics you see are these 5 rounds. I had 1 flyer b/c I flinched. I knew I flinched when I pulled the trigger, so I didn't count that round. The 4-shot group measures 1.030". And this is at 100 yards. I was short on time, so I stopped there. I feel confident that I can shoot sub-1" groups if I try. I didn't expect my first group to be as good as it turned out. </p><p></p><p>The Hornady LeverEvolution is the new hunting round for my 30-30. I just need to get out and group it at 200-250 yards. One thing that surprized me was the recoil. It had less recoil than the Win. ST 150gr. Hornady advertises this ammo to be loaded "hotter" than other 30-30 loads. I guess by "hotter", they mean more muzzle velocity and energy. Whatever powder they are using is working good, it pushes this 160gr. bullet faster, with more energy, with LESS recoil. I am happy.<img src="/images/smilies/smile.png" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>If you are not familiar with the Hornady LeverEvolution ammo, go to <a href="http://www.hornady.com/story.php?s=198" target="_blank">http://www.hornady.com/story.php?s=198</a> and check out the new pointed tip ammo for lever guns.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="YukonGlocker, post: 36598, member: 425"] Today I shot the new Hornady LeverEvolution in 30-30. My rifle is a Marlin 336CS; I have it scoped with a Bushnell Trophy 3-9X40. I have fired many rounds through this gun to try and find the "best" load for it. I have tried just about all the factory loaded ammo in 30-30. The best load I have found for my rifle is the Winchester Silvertip 150gr. At 100 yards I can consistently shoot 1.5" groups with this load. All other loads open up to 2"-3" at 100 yards. The best 5-shot 100 yard group with the Win ST was 1.1". I went to Banner gun range this morning. I shot from the bench with my rifle rested on my range bag. No fancy gun vises or anything like that. I fired 3 rounds of the Hornady to check zero. This load has a dramatically different point of impact from the Win. ST zero I had. It landed 4" high and 4" left of center. I rechecked zero with the Win. ST and it hit perfect, 1" high at 100 yards. I then loaded 5 rounds of the Hornady LeverEvolution in the tubular magazine of the Marlin. I aimed at the bottom right dot, so that my rounds would hit somewhere in the middle of my new target. The pics you see are these 5 rounds. I had 1 flyer b/c I flinched. I knew I flinched when I pulled the trigger, so I didn't count that round. The 4-shot group measures 1.030". And this is at 100 yards. I was short on time, so I stopped there. I feel confident that I can shoot sub-1" groups if I try. I didn't expect my first group to be as good as it turned out. The Hornady LeverEvolution is the new hunting round for my 30-30. I just need to get out and group it at 200-250 yards. One thing that surprized me was the recoil. It had less recoil than the Win. ST 150gr. Hornady advertises this ammo to be loaded "hotter" than other 30-30 loads. I guess by "hotter", they mean more muzzle velocity and energy. Whatever powder they are using is working good, it pushes this 160gr. bullet faster, with more energy, with LESS recoil. I am happy.:) If you are not familiar with the Hornady LeverEvolution ammo, go to [URL]http://www.hornady.com/story.php?s=198[/URL] and check out the new pointed tip ammo for lever guns. [/QUOTE]
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