How far does a 30/30 drop at 150 yards?
30-30 Winchester, 150-gr. While this close-range zero keeps all bullets within an inch of aim out to 100 yards, by 150 yards its putting them nearly 5 inches low. And at 200 yards the 11 inches of drop are guaranteeing a miss unless you hold on or slightly over the deer’s backline.
How far does a 30/30 bullet drop?
30 WCF was introduced, it was seen as fast and flat-shooting: 160 or 165 grains at 1,900 to 2,000 fps and a 4 inch drop at 200 yards if sighted in for 150 yards. The cartridge’s common loads are 150 grain (MV 2,390 fps from a 24-inch barrel) and 170 grain (MV 2200 fps from a 24-inch barrel).
What are the ballistics on a 30-30?
30-30 is better than ever. The 160-grain, flex-tipped projectile leaves the muzzle at about 2,400 fps, yielding 2,046 ft-lbs of muzzle energy. Velocity remains high—2,150 fps at 100 yards, 1,916 fps at 200 yards, and 1,619 fps at 300 yards—and so does the energy downrange.
What is LEVERevolution good for?
Overwhelming performance. LEVERevolution® ammunition outperforms conventional loads for high weight retention, delivering up to 40% more energy than traditional flat point bullets.
Why is there a shortage of 30-30 ammo?
What’s the reason for the ammo shortage? It’s been attributed to many things. There’s been a huge rise in demand since the start of 2020, due to the pandemic, civil unrest, and the arrival of a Democratic administration, all of which have led to millions of new gun owners.
What is the difference between 30-30 and 30-06?
The next major difference is the case capacity of each cartridge. The 30-06 is a cavernous case that can hold 68 gr of propellant, while the 30-30 has about 30% less case capacity at 45 gr. This means that the 30-06 will be able to fire heavier bullets at a higher muzzle velocity than the 30-30.
What are flex tip bullets?
Flex Tip technology is the name Hornady has given to the bullet design in their FTX line of ammunition. This ammo line covers a wide range of calibers and name brands, and is a replacement for the old hollow points used for home defense and concealed carry weapons.