Marlin 30/30 150gr vs 170gr 100 Yards

Published on September 17, 2024
Duration: 7:39

This video compares the point of impact shift between 150gr and 170gr .30-30 Winchester ammunition fired from a Marlin 30-30 rifle at 100 yards. The shooter, acknowledging their limitations with open sights, found that the rifle favored the 170gr loads, achieving sub-MOA accuracy. Adjustments were made to the rear sight to compensate for the observed elevation shift.

Quick Summary

Testing a Marlin 30-30 rifle at 100 yards revealed a point of impact shift between 150gr and 170gr .30-30 ammunition. The rifle demonstrated a preference for the heavier 170gr loads, achieving sub-MOA accuracy, while the 150gr loads hit high and left, necessitating rear sight adjustments.

Chapters

  1. 00:41Introduction: Marlin 30-30 Test
  2. 01:00Objective: 150gr vs 170gr .30-30 Impact Shift
  3. 01:41Ammunition Loading Details (Varget Powder)
  4. 02:42Firing 150gr .30-30 Loads
  5. 03:01Assessing 150gr Impact
  6. 03:22Sponsor: Veter Holsters
  7. 03:48Sponsor: Target Sports USA
  8. 04:22Loading 170gr .30-30 Loads
  9. 04:35Firing 170gr .30-30 Loads
  10. 05:13Assessing 170gr Impact & Results
  11. 05:38Analysis: Rifle Preference for 170gr
  12. 06:03Rear Sight Adjustment
  13. 06:16Testing Adjusted Sights on New Target
  14. 06:41Confirming Elevation Adjustment
  15. 07:03Conclusion & Outro

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the primary goal of the Marlin 30-30 test in this video?

The video aims to determine the point of impact shift between 150-grain and 170-grain .30-30 Winchester ammunition when fired from a Marlin 30-30 rifle at 100 yards. The shooter also assesses the rifle's accuracy with each load.

Does bullet weight significantly affect point of impact in a .30-30 rifle at 100 yards?

Yes, the video demonstrates a noticeable point of impact shift between 150gr and 170gr .30-30 loads at 100 yards. The rifle showed a preference for the heavier 170gr bullets, achieving tighter groups.

What ammunition load did the Marlin 30-30 rifle perform best with?

The Marlin 30-30 rifle tested in the video performed best with the 170-grain .30-30 ammunition, achieving sub-MOA accuracy at 100 yards. The 150-grain loads also hit high and to the left, requiring sight adjustment.

What adjustments were made to the Marlin 30-30 after testing the different bullet weights?

After observing the point of impact shift, the shooter adjusted the rear buckhorn sight downwards on the Marlin 30-30 to compensate for the higher impact of the 150gr loads and to better align with the preferred 170gr loads.

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