What is the highest grain bullet for a 30-30?
30/30 factory ammunition generally features 150-, 160-, and 170-grain bullets at 2,400- to 2,200 fps. Federal has a 125-grain bullet at 2,570 fps and Remington builds a light, Managed Recoil load pushing a 125-grain soft point just 2,175 fps.
Is 30-30 A straight walled cartridge?
30-caliber cartridges that burns brightly to this day. The rimmed and bottlenecked . 30-30 is based on the straight-walled . 38-55 Winchester, necked down to hold .
Why don t bullets have sharp tips?
The most aerodynamic shape isn’t the pointed shape of an arrow or a knife. Instead, it’s more of a U shape. This is why even the fastest and highest-piercing bullets don’t have needle-sharp tips. The rounded shape lets them avoid air resistance so they can travel without losing too much velocity.
Is a 30/30 good for home defense?
30-30, the rounds you would use for hunting work perfectly well for home- and self-defense. There are no “special” rounds for this gun. The theory is that if it will drop a deer, bear or boar at 75 yards, it will drop anything.
How big is a 30/30 shell?
30-30 is by far the most common cartridge shot from lever action rifles. The . 30-30 is substantially more powerful than the (. 357 and ….
| .30-30 Winchester | |
|---|---|
| Bullet diameter | .308 in (7.8 mm) |
| Neck diameter | .330 in (8.4 mm) |
| Shoulder diameter | .401 in (10.2 mm) |
| Base diameter | .422 in (10.7 mm) |
Are sharper bullets better?
Blunt bullet tips do more damage. They brute-force their way into the skin and essentially rip a hole through the victim. Pointed-bullets do less damage and are used for thick-skinned prey or armor-piercing. The aerodynamic form also makes them better for long range rifles.
Why are some bullets blunt?
Blunt front means more surface contact. Pointy front means less. But most bullets land with so much kinetic energy that, unless they are full-metal-jacket “solids,” they expand, mushroom, flatten, or explode (break up) regardless of their initial shape.
Where can I buy 30-30 rifle ammo?
OpticsPlanet offers a wide selection of 30-30 rifle ammo from some of the most popular brands including Winchester and Federal Premium. Make sure to stop by our Ammunition How-to Guide page for tips on how to buy ammo online and how to choose the best cartridge for your needs.
How much does a 30-30 win-30 ammo cost?
30-30 Winchester Ammo Description Grains FPS Rounds PPR 30-30 Win – Super-X Ammo Power Point – F 170gr 2,200 20 $1.25 30-30 Win – Ammo Super-X Winchester HP 150gr n/a 20 $1.85 30-30 Win – Federal Non-Typical Whitetai 150gr n/a 20 $1.90
Can you use 30-30 ammo in a tubular magazines?
For example, Hornady LEVERevolution 30-30 ammunition has everything hunters love about this cartridge, but it is safe to use in tubular magazines and delivers a significantly flatter trajectory than traditional .30-30 ammo.
What is a flex tip® bullet?
The patented Flex Tip ® technology of the FTX ® and MonoFlex ® bullets provide higher ballistic coefficients and velocity increases of up to 250 fps over traditional flat point loads while still providing shock-absorbing safety in tubular magazines.