Zee, have you thought about trying the Barnes 110 gr bullet in a 30 30. It works well in the 300 blackout and others are using it in the 30 30 contender. That is what I have been playing with in my 30 30 contender this year and am getting good groups.
I typically steer away from Barnes as they are stupid expensive when I can do the same for less.
Not saying they are bad bullets........I?m just a cheap skate.