Load data for .30-30 Ackley Improved + 180gr Speer Hot-Cor
359 suitable loads across 68 powder(s) for cartridge .30-30 Ackley Improved with 180gr Speer Hot-Cor bullet.
The most recommended powders for this combination are Hodgdon BL-C2, IMR 3031 and Alliant AR-Comp.
Based on Wildcat, the max. allowed case length is 2.039 in / 51.80 mm, the max. cartridge length is 2.550 in / 64.77 mm, and the max. allowed pressure is 46,412 PSI / 3,200 bar.

Based on Wildcat, the max. allowed case length is 2.039 in / 51.80 mm, the max. cartridge length is 2.550 in / 64.77 mm, and the max. allowed pressure is 46,412 PSI / 3,200 bar.

Load Specifications
ImperialMetric
Bullet:.311 | 180gr | Hot-Cor
Cartridge:.30-30 Ackley Improved load data
Case Length (L3):2.030" | 51.6 mm
Cartridge Length (COL/L6):•••
Seated Depth:0.588" | 14.9 mm
Case Capacity:48.6 gow | 3.15 cm³
Primer Size:Large Rifle (LR)
Max. Pressure (Wildcat):46,412 psi | 3,200 bar
Barrel Length:24.0" | 610 mm
Min. Twist Rate:1:17.0
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