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Folks, that Limbsaver on the 30-30 made quite a bit of difference! Finally got to spend some time with it on the range today. It still thumps pretty hard on 150 and 170 grs. But after spending a considerable amount of long thought out shots starting at 15 yards and out to 50, I'm getting the hang of it. But on a interesting note, the more rounds I put through it, it seemed like it was shooting better and better after every 5 rounds or so. I drove about 80 rounds though it. So either the previous owner never broke it in, or I'm getting better behind the wheel? Maybe my imagination but thevtrigger smoothed out some. Not ready to shoot apples of anyone's head yet.

Taking it out later this week for another test drive on the range with the Limbsaver. Boys at the gun shop have assured me it will be a much, much more pleasurable shooting experience. I am hoping to save my lunch money up for one of those new walnut Win model 73s in 357/38 maybe later in the year... then I'll have one of each. Yep, wished I could afford a original real deal of a 94 and a 73 but I want to shoot the snot out of them. You only live once!

Shooting a rifle that makes you flinch is no fun. I'm thinking about getting one of the shoulder pads as well. Not sure if it would be worth it or not, but would smoothing out the trigger help any with getting more proficient with my Win 30-30? Or should I just suck it up and keep working with it as-is? Haven't shot it yet with the Limbsaver but I'm hoping it makes a big difference. Thanks for the advice.

Gentlemen, thanks for your input. The 30-30 really surprised me. I was in my teens the last time I handled one and probably felt the recoil back then but boys being boys, didn't want to admit it. This sucker got my attention the other day. My wife noticed the bruises and commented last night. Hopefully the Limbsaver will do the trick. Too nice of a rifle to give up on. I'm bound and determined to get somewhat proficient with it one way or the other. If the Limbsaver works as good on the Winchester as it does on my Rem Wingmaster then I can work with that.

Kinda figured the 357 in a rifle would be much more of a pleasure to shoot but wanted to ask before I make the leap when the time is right.

Even though this post is a little old, I commented a while back that I had finally got my hands on a late model Win 94AE in 30-30. I finally got to play with it a few days ago. I was shooting 170 grn. Ammo through it. Ouch, ouch and ouch! Kicked like a mule with the stock butt plate and I'm now bruised up a bit. Ran some 150 grns thought it also. A bit more tolerable but still a hard kick and not able to group. Afterwards a trip to LGS and bought a Limbsaver for it. Hoping it makes a considerable difference?

Would like to know from the experts if a 357 mag shoots just as harsh or is easier to manage? I'm eyeing a new Win model 73 in .357 mag but don't want to purchase if it's just eye candy and a bruiser. I've shot a 357 mag wheel gun before and know what to expect but I've never had the opportunity to fire a .357 mag rifle. In short, is it a manageable round in a long gun?

Getting older and losing muscle mass sucks!

Excellent article/info. Thanks again JALLEN! Not wanting to snipe either but anything that can lighten and smooth up the action sounds good to me. I have found a really good gunsmith in KY that will do all of the smoothing for $40 bucks. I may take him up on it.

JALLEN thanks for posting the XS Sight System mount info. That setup would be a nice edition on my angle eject. You've got the original "cool" 94. That's a sweet rifle.

JALLEN: if my used 94 angle eject works out nicely, I hope to find a .38/357 like your trapper. I've always been fascinated with lever action rifles. I used to watch the Rifleman as a kid and always wanted one.

G26ster: good luck with your hunt. Let us know if you find what you're looking for and how you like it.