Zeroing a traditional 30-30 load at 160-yards maximizes point blank range, but a 50-yard zero might be more effective in tight cover where shots are no farther than 120 yards. Sight-in high at 100 yards for most versatility.

Are you sic of new rifle cartridges? Wish they just make enough of the old ones? Well don’t hold your breath while you wait. Ammo designers have been cranking out new, redundant, and sometimes superfluous new cartridges for more than 150 years — and show no signs of stopping. Meet some of the forgotten rounds of yesteryear.

The little 300 Blackout cartridge delivers 30-30 Winchester performance with a third less powder and less recoil.