AR 10 in 30-30

Misser · Rookie Member Joined: May 04, 2025 Posts: 3

Elvis · Posted: Sun Jun 14, 2026 4:19 pm Post subject: Re: AR 10 in 30-30

Thats fighting talk......the 30-30 is still right up there in most popular stakes and in most animals killed too....

Pumpkinslinger · Posted: Sun Jun 14, 2026 4:34 pm Post subject: Re: AR 10 in 30-30

A rimmed case in an AR doesn't sound like a good idea.

Elvis · Posted: Sun Jun 14, 2026 8:01 pm Post subject: Re: AR 10 in 30-30

yes well....AR10 comes in .308win so WHY would you???

Bushmaster · Posted: Mon Jun 15, 2026 9:35 pm Post subject: Re: AR 10 in 30-30

The .30-30 belongs to the Lever guns of old. Thitty-thitty is one of my favorite calibers. I have both a M94 (WCF) in .30-30 and BLR in .308. Let's leave it there except for Thompson Center.

Vince · Posted: Wed Jun 17, 2026 3:36 pm Post subject: Re: AR 10 in 30-30

Bushmaster wrote:

The .30-30 belongs to the Lever guns of old. Thitty-thitty is one of my favorite calibers. I have both a M94 (WCF) in .30-30 and BLR in .308. Let's leave it there except for Thompson Center.

I agree Bushy…it’s all about the tradition with me. A Winchester Model 94 30.30 in a lever gun is in my mind perfect. I’ve owned and used a TC Contender pistol in 30.30 and it just wasn’t the same feel…same accuracy, but didn’t feel the same.

I love my Model 94 in 30.30, and so does my grandson, so much so he has told me he wants it, right or wrong, in my Will…along with my Lamber side x side 12g and #5 SMLE 303 and Krico .22 Rimfire and………he wants them all!! Laughing

The 30.30 might not be a long range cartridge, but it is very capable within around 200 metres, every bit as capable as other rounds. My TC Contender pistol would shoot within a five inch group at 200 yards…with open sights. That’s not to play down other rounds, it’s a case of “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it”.