Hi-tech coated cast bullets in a carbine?

[willie]

Your observations are accurate. I suggest the 30-30 over the 35 Rem because of factory ammo and component availability of the 30-30.

[4given]

Well I found a good load with real potential! Using the Hornady 158gr FP/XTP I loaded test loads with 2400 and H-110 and shot groups at 50 yards. The 2400 did OK with groups in the 1' - 1.5" range. A LOT better that the .358 dia cast were doing.

Then I shot the H-110 loads and Wala! Now we are talking! Both test loads shot 3 into one ragged hole. Looks like I might be onto something! I'll have to do a little more testing .....