Two Hunter shooters come to mind...
Any pro's or con's to shooting score matches with a 30-30 in hunter class?
Sam Weaver and Mike Turner shot competition Hunter rifles in 30-30 (standard Winchester brass, neck turned a bit) with terrific results. A few years ago their results motivated a few other competitors to switch. Unfortunately, Mike's work schedule prevents him from competing these days, and I don't know what happened to Sam. The "stock" 30/30 brass is difficult to control and keep on the edge, but these two guys did it just to prove that with todays excellent bullets, barrels, actions, and powders, "tain't the cartridge guys, tiz the rifle and shooter."
Me...I'll stick to my trusty 30 HBR, or maybe a 30/47, or maybe a nice 30/44. They're all proven winners, but...there's always another way, as these two guys proved a few times when they stated, "hell, I'll take on you guys with the ole 30/30 cartridge...and win." They did...and they did. Hell, look what's happened with the 30BR and that darn Jackie is even foolin with a 30PPC.
With all this turner stuff, new calibers being tried, frozen scopes,and no neck-turn brass, there's some interesting times ahead.
Even if you don't compete, stop by a benchrest match sometime just to see all the wonderful stuff on the line. You'll be amazed!