Reloading 30-30

[Edmon]

I have a .32 winchester special that I reload. I had some 30-30 brass that I fire formed to use in the .32 win. I now have a 30-30 and was wondering if I could reverse that brass so I can use it in the 30-30? Also, what are some good loads for using 150 gr. Hornady round nose in a older Marlin 336 30-30?

Thanks for the help.

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[OR4X4]

I like varget, and for 150grain bullets hodgdon's starting load is 31.0 grs with a max load of 34.5 grs.

 

[SAR1846]

I have a .32 winchester special that I reload. I had some 30-30 brass that I fire formed to use in the .32 win. I now have a 30-30 and was wondering if I could reverse that brass so I can use it in the 30-30? Also, what are some good loads for using 150 gr. Hornady round nose in a older Marlin 336 30-30?

Thanks for the help.

Theoretically you could resize the brass again to .30-30 dims, BUT... I'd worry about workhardening the brass to the point of making it brittle. Brittle brass would crack around the shoulder/neck, potentially causing some erosion damage to the chamber. With .30-30 brass being pretty inexpensive, I personally would pickup a couple of 100 packs, and get on with my reloading.

I've stuck with 170gr in my .30-30... and have used 3031 as my main levergun powder. Check your manual.

 

[AMProducts]

What SAR said... just go get new brass...

As far as powders... for light stuff, SR4759, anything else, 4198 or 3031

 

[Edmon]

After reading SAR's response I will not resize the brass again. Not worth the trouble it may cause. Thanks for the responses.