\nBest for Deer and Medium Game:<\/strong> Remington Core-Lokt 150 SP Ammo<\/a>
\nBest for Coyote and Varmint:<\/strong> Federal Power-Shok 125-grain Soft HP<\/a>
\nBest for Elk and Large Game:<\/strong> Buffalo Bore 190-grain Jacketed Flat Nose<\/a>
\nBest for Long Range:<\/strong> Hornady LEVERevolution 160-grain FTX<\/a>
\nBest Low Recoil:<\/strong> Remington Managed Recoil 125-grain Core-Lokt SP<\/a>
\nBest Value:<\/strong> Sellier & Bellot 150-grain Soft Point<\/a><\/p>\n
Best Overall .30-30 Winchester Ammo:<\/h3>\nWinchester Super-X 150-grain Power-Point<\/h3>\n
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Bullet weight: 150 grains
\nBullet type: Soft point
\nMuzzle velocity: 2,390 fps
\nMuzzle energy: 1,902 ft-lbs<\/p>\n
Advantages:<\/strong><\/p>\n Disadvantages:<\/strong><\/p>\n The Power-Point bullet from Winchester has become a trusted round for deer and big game by offering dependable performance, penetration, and rapid expansion. This cartridge gives you everything you need from a .30-30 Winchester round, while the reasonable price makes it a useful option for target shooting and casual plinking.<\/p>\n This cartridge is so effective thanks to superb downrange ballistics. For instance, at 200 yards the Power-Point bullet is traveling at 1,685 fps and carries an energy of 945 ft-lbs. This makes it one of the best rounds for distance shooting, whether the target is a paper outline or a trophy buck.<\/p>\n Bullet weight: 150\/170 grains Advantages:<\/strong><\/p>\n Disadvantages:<\/strong><\/p>\n We won’t go into a ton of details here as we cover all your top 30-3o Win ammo picks for deer hunting in a separate guide. All you need to know is that few hunters have ever blamed their ammo for an unsuccessful hunt when they selected Core-Lokt rounds.<\/p>\n Bullet weight: 125 grains Advantages:<\/strong><\/p>\n Fast muzzle speeds Disadvantages:<\/strong><\/p>\n When pursuing a coyote with a .30-30 Winchester rifle, you need to downsize the bullet weight. This 125-grain option is among the lightest rounds you can purchase, and it has the superior ballistics and performance specs you need for accurate shot placement.<\/p>\n Coyote hunters are often more concerned about accuracy than downrange power. This light bullet has a muzzle speed of 2,570 fps; combined with an aerodynamic profile, this will give hunters excellent trajectories. However, the lighter bullet can be susceptible to crosswind.<\/p>\n\n Bullet weight: 190 Advantages:<\/strong><\/p>\n Disadvantages:<\/strong><\/p>\n Generally speaking, if you are pursuing larger game you\u2019ll need a heavier bullet. For the best .30-30 ammo, it doesn\u2019t get much heavier than this 190-grain round from Buffalo Bore, the go-to name in big-game hunting.<\/p>\n Buffalo Bore says that when this ammo has a muzzle velocity of 2,100 fps, it will maintain over 900 ft-lbs of energy at 300 yards. While the bullet may drop faster than lighter rounds, it will deliver penetration and energy that ensures a fast, humane harvest.<\/p>\n Bullet weight: 160 grain Advantages:<\/strong><\/p>\n Disadvantages:<\/strong><\/p>\n The .30-30 Winchester is not considered a long-range round, but this product from Hornady allows .30-30 users to increase their reach while maintaining effective terminal ballistics.<\/p>\n This cartridge achieves excellent long-range potential thanks to the aerodynamic bullet. The ballistic coefficient or \u201cBC,\u201d (a numerical statement of the bullet\u2019s air resistance) for this round is .330, a high number for the .30-30 cartridge. (For comparison, the BC of the 150-grain InterLock American Whitetail bullet is .186.)<\/p>\n Bullet weight: 125 grains Advantages:<\/strong><\/p>\n Disadvantages:<\/strong><\/p>\n While the .30-30 Winchester doesn\u2019t have a reputation as the hardest-hitting round, it can pack a punch, especially if you are unaccustomed to rifle shooting. With these cartridges, you can reduce the impact on your shoulder while enjoying a full day at the range.<\/p>\n They are also effective for hunting, at least within a moderate range. At 100 yards, they are rated for 918 ft-lbs of energy. This power combined with an expanding Core-Lokt bullet ensures effective results on a well-placed shot.<\/p>\n Bullet weight: 150 grains Advantages:<\/strong><\/p>\n Disadvantages:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
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Best for Deer and Medium Game Hunting:<\/h3>\n
Remington Core-Lokt 150 Grain<\/a> or 170 Grain SP<\/a><\/h3>\n
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\nBullet type: Flat-nose soft point
\nMuzzle velocity: 2,390 fps (150 gr.)
\nMuzzle energy: 1,902 ft-lbs (150 gr.)<\/p>\n\n
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Federal Power-Shok 125-grain Soft HP<\/a><\/h3>\n
\nBullet type: Soft point with a hollow tip
\nMuzzle velocity: 2,570 fps
\nMuzzle energy: 1,833 ft-lbs<\/p>\n
\nLight bullet for pelt management
\nAffordable price for high-volume shooting<\/p>\n\n
Best for Elk and Large Game:<\/h3>\n
Buffalo Bore 190-grain Jacketed Flat Nose<\/h3>\n
\nBullet type: Flat-nose soft point
\nMuzzle velocity: N\/A
\nMuzzle energy: N\/A<\/p>\n\n
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Best for Long Range Shooting:<\/h3>\n
Hornady LEVERevolution 160-grain FTX<\/a><\/h3>\n
\nBullet type: Polymer-tipped jacketed hollow points
\nMuzzle velocity: 2,400 fps
\nMuzzle energy: 2,046 ft-lbs<\/p>\n\n
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Remington Managed Recoil 125-grain Core-Lokt SP<\/a><\/h3>\n
\nBullet type: Soft point
\nMuzzle velocity: 2,175 fps
\nMuzzle energy: 1,313 ft-lbs<\/p>\n\n
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Best Value:<\/h3>\n
Sellier & Bellot 150-grain Soft Point<\/a><\/h3>\n
\nBullet type: Flat nose jacketed soft point
\nMuzzle velocity: 2,388 fps
\nMuzzle energy: 1,899 ft-lbs<\/p>\n\n
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