A 7-pound, 9.6-ounce .30-30

by Otony, Wednesday, April 08, 2026, 19:39 (20 hours, 20 minutes ago) @ AaronB

I think you are correct if it remains a cast bullet rifle, and it would still probably work as a jacketed slug shooter as well, albeit not as comfortably.

I just recall that handling them struck me as a bit awkward. Very petite dimensions, and the buttstock size and shape seemed more appropriate for a lightweight kids rifle.

Don’t get me wrong, I absolutely love the idea of a handy single shot .30-30. I’ve had any number of them, mostly overweight. Two different rolling blocks, a High Wall, a custom Ruger #3, a TC Contender, a TC Encore, one or two of the H&R Handi-Rifles, a Savage 24, and probably others. When the Baby Sharps first popped up I was over the moon in love….right up until I hefted one. The overall impression I get (and YMMV) is that not only are they petite, they seem…fragile?

Go handle one before plunking down your hard earned ducats, please.

Otony