Author Topic: Which 30-30 ammunition seems to be the most accurate (Read 1450 times)

cocojo · « **on:** September 25, 2003, 05:46:42 AM »

I am aware that all guns shoot different but somtimes one type ammunition seems to be more accurate with higher velocities than other companies. I am talking about factory ammunition, not reloaded ammo. Any performance difference between the 150 grain as compaired to the 170 grain on deer. Any good results from deer hunters out there?

SAWgunner · « **Reply #1 on:** September 25, 2003, 07:32:00 AM »

The Winchester Power Point Plus 150 gr are the most accurate out of my gun. The bullets are actually around 200 fps faster than any other 150 grain made, so it is a win-win situation for me.

cocojo · « **Reply #2 on:** September 26, 2003, 07:40:23 AM »

Thanks I was looking at this round. I am going to give them a try. 200 feet faster, you can't complain about that. I always prefered the heavier 170's, but it does seem to be a good round. I wonder why Winchester didn't do this to the 170 Power Points? The 30-30 can use all the extra help for distance and trajectory it can get.

Snowshoe · « **Reply #3 on:** September 26, 2003, 04:27:35 PM »

I have not used factory ammo for several years, but the best I used was the 150g Winchester silver tip. I much prefer 150g bullets to the 170's, for deer hunting.

Lloyd Smale · « **Reply #4 on:** September 27, 2003, 12:00:19 AM »

My father has killed many MANY deer with his 3030 and his prefered load was the 150 silvertips

catman · « **Reply #5 on:** October 07, 2003, 05:24:29 PM »

that's what my win 30/30 likes the best. (win. 150 in silver tip) they are hard to find here for some reason, i always buy when i see them.

Rob P. · « **Reply #6 on:** October 08, 2003, 02:49:18 AM »

In my Marlin Both the Winchester 150gr. Silvertips and Remington 150.gr. Core-lokts group about the same. That is an average of 1-3/4" at 100yds. from a rest. The remingtons impact about an inch lower on average. I do not use factory ammo other than as a controling factor to ensure my handloads are as good or better than what can be bought over the counter. I had a Winchester 94 (early 1990's vintage)that woud shoot about 2-3/4" groups with the Silver tips and about 3-3/8" groups with the core-lokts. Hand loads got down to about 2-1/4". OK for deer hunting,but as the rifle didn't do as well as the marlin and the lever and bolt felt "loose" I eventually traded it off. I have a Savage 99 That I yet have to shoot factory ammo in so will not comment on it. Hope this helps, Rob P.

Mikey · « **Reply #7 on:** October 08, 2003, 03:51:33 AM »

My old Winchester - 1920s vintage - shoots the 170 grainer best. With open sights she will group around 3" at 100 yds. Mikey.