30-30 150 or 170?

mbogo3 said:
It's for the .303 Savage in spite of the label.Don't know if it would hit nose first at low velocities in a 1-12" twist. Although I have reloaded 180gr RN in the 30-30
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I used their original 195 in both a 303 Savage and a 30-30. Wasn't bench rest accuracy, but certainly good enough for the distances I hunted those cartridges at. - dan
 
I’ve shoot 150g and 170g hornady aswell as 150g rem cor-lok
Deer and black bear. Never noticed much difference between them.
All shots around 50yrds

I did have a 150g interlock bust up on a bear. But it’s hit a ton of bone and killed the bear cleanly


At the moment I’ve been messing with 130g ttsx in a 30-30 single shot. Not meat experience yet.
 
I don't find that animals can't tell the difference in bullets. Have used a 30-30 with 110 grain GC lead bullets up to 180 grain . My 340 Savage likes 150 grain Winchester white box ammo. 94 uses anything.
 
ronecol said:
Right now it may be whatever you can find on the shelf. And be happy it's not .32WS you're looking for.
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+1 to this!

My hunting video project this year is hopefully a ginormous summer full of testing to review a bunch of different 30-30 ammo, followed by a couple of big game hunts (maybe even elk?) with my model 94. Finding either factory ammo or projectiles to hand load was a major challenge. Managed to find enough that I’ve got a pretty good testing segment already filmed and cut, now just waiting for hunting season to start for the second half!

Am pretty excited about the Barnes 190gr Originals…;)

Best,

Brobee
 
Components are still hard to get. I bought a bunch of 125g because there was little else around. Not sure if they will be practice rounds or hunting rounds.
 
In my experience 150 grain loads offer better upset and bang flop performance than 170 grain loads on deer though both work. Anything bigger and the 170 gets the nod. My 2 cents.
 
When it comes to 3030, the best choice is whatever is in stock.
Doesn't seem to be readily available readily these days
 
It is well known that the 150 shoots flat, like a laser beam, whereas the 170 has the trajectory of the rainbow.

My grandfather shot many moose with his 30-30 with 170s. Only one out of over 50 needed a second shot. He was a good shot, placing the bullet behind the ear.
 
In my experience the 150 grain bullet is a quicker killer on deer size game. A little more velocity makes a difference in upset on deer. 170 grain loads work too but I think 150's kill quicker in general.
 
i loaded some 150gr FN as well as 170 gr FN in the 30-06 once, i was using the 170s i believe from memory mostly, as a close range deer getter. velocity was not up high, an i even loaded some down quite a ways with 4895? or whatever is suitable to download. i wanted to test the projectiles themselves.

in the 3030 velocity bracket, i would give my opinion that the 150gr is better for the deer, the 170s seem "tough" that ive seen at that velocity? could be wrong tho....
 
For all you guys looking for 30-30 projectiles,... there is a store near me that currently has Speer bullets in stock. They list 130, 150 and 170 grain bullets (all jacketed soft point flat nose) for $30 - 35 per 100. They are not a site sponsor. Shoot me a PM and I'll give their name. They ship Canada Post and UPS.
Here's a hint...
They are a manufacturer of clay targets located in Caledonia Ont.
 
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