30-30 Winchester History and General Information. The 30-30 Winchester was introduced to the public as a sporting cartridge by Winchester in 1895, chambered in their then new model 1894 lever action rifle, this same cartridge was also known as the .30 WCF.
The 30-30 Winchester cartridge was so named as it was originally designed to be loaded with black powder and for cartridges of the era that designation is 30 caliber bullet and 30 grains black powder.
The 30-30 Winchester has been chambered in several different action types but the lever action is by far the most popular with Winchester's own model 94 30-30's running into the millions of firearms produced.
The 30-30 Winchester is well beyond 100 years since its introduction and sales are still high for this cartridge. Simply put most deer are shot within a 100 yard range limit and they are found mostly in the woods where shots are limited to under 100 yards and the 30-30 Winchester cartridge in a short lever action rifle is more than adequate.
The 30-30 Winchester is a very efficient cartridge and accurate. The recoil is less than the 308 Winchester cartridge and light enough for most individuals to enjoy shooting.
The 30-30 Winchester is slowly coming into its own with the latest technology in ammunition manufacturing, adding a little more effective range is a good thing and for the old 30-30 cartridge, Hornady has certainly give it a boost with their new Leverevolution 30-30 Winchester ammunition by adding another 100 yards to the effectiveness of the 30-30. 30-30 Winchester Barrel Specifications:
 Common Barrel Twist Rate - 1 In 12".
Bore Groove Diameter - .308". 30-30 Winchester Reloading Specifications:
Bullet Diameter - .308".
Maximum Case Length - 2.039".
Trimmed Case Length - 2.028".
Primer Size - Large Rifle. 30-30 Winchester Loading Data Hints:
The 30-30 Winchester responds well to i.m.r. powder 3031 ignited by remington 9 1/2 primers topped with 150 grain round nose bullets, very accurate in a good rifle, groups not unusual to be less than 1".
30-30 Winchester Reloading Data:
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30-30 Winchester Factory Ammunition Ballistics:
 Hornady 30-30 Winchester Ammunition Ballistics:
30-30 Win., 140 Grain Monoflex Bullet, Leverevolution
2,465 Feet Per Second Muzzle Velocity, 1,899 Foot Pounds Muzzle Energy.30-30 Win. Ballistics:
Rifle Barrel Length: 24 Inches.
Ammuntion: Hornady, 30-30 Win., Leverevolution, 140 Grain Monoflex Bullet.
Bullet Diameter: .308 Inch.
Bullet Weight: 140 Grains.
Bullet Ballistic Coeffecient: .277.
Note: FPS. = Feet Per Second, FT. LBS. = Foot Pounds & IN. = Inches. | | Range | Muzzle | 100 yds. | 150 yds. | 175 yds. | 200 yds. | 225 yds. | Yards |
| Bullet Velocity: |
2,465 |
2,165 |
2,023 |
1,955 | 1,888 | 1,822 |
FPS. |
| Bullet Energy: |
1,889 |
1,457 |
1,273 |
1,188 |
1,107 | 1,032 |
FT. LBS. |
| Bullet Trajectory: |
- 1.5" |
0" |
- 1.9" |
- 3.7" | - 6.0" | - 8.9" |
IN. |
30-30 Win., 150 Grain Round Nose Bullet,
2,390 Feet Per Second Muzzle Velocity, 1,902 Foot Pounds Muzzle Energy.30-30 Win. Ballistics:
Rifle Barrel Length: 24 Inches.
Ammuntion: Hornady, 30-30 Win., 150 Grain Round Nose Bullet.
Bullet Diameter: .308 Inch.
Bullet Weight: 150 Grains.
Bullet Ballistic Coeffecient: .186.
Note: FPS. = Feet Per Second, FT. LBS. = Foot Pounds & IN. = Inches. | | Range | Muzzle | 100 yds. | 150 yds. | 175 yds. | 200 yds. | 225 yds. | Yards |
| Bullet Velocity: |
2,390 |
1,959 |
1,763 |
1,671 | 1,582 | 1,498 |
FPS. |
| Bullet Energy: |
1,902 |
1,278 |
1,035 |
930 |
834 | 748 |
FT. LBS. |
| Bullet Trajectory: |
- 1.5" |
0" |
- 2.5" |
- 4.7" | - 7.7" | - 11.6" |
IN. |
30-30 Win., 150 Grain Round Nose Bullet, Customlite
2,100 Feet Per Second Muzzle Velocity, 1,469 Foot Pounds Muzzle Energy.
30-30 Win., 160 Grain FTX Bullet, Leverevolution
2,400 Feet Per Second Muzzle Velocity, 2,046 Foot Pounds Muzzle Energy.30-30 Win. Ballistics:
Rifle Barrel Length: 24 Inches.
Ammuntion: Hornady, 30-30 Win., Leverevolution, 160 Grain FTX Bullet.
Bullet Diameter: .308 Inch.
Bullet Weight: 160 Grains.
Bullet Ballistic Coeffecient: .330.
Note: FPS. = Feet Per Second, FT. LBS. = Foot Pounds & IN. = Inches. | | Range | Muzzle | 100 yds. | 150 yds. | 175 yds. | 200 yds. | 225 yds. | Yards |
| Bullet Velocity: |
2,400 |
2,151 |
2,032 |
1,974 | 1,917 | 1,861 |
FPS. |
| Bullet Energy: |
2,046 |
1,643 |
1,467 |
1,384 |
1,306 | 1,231 |
FT. LBS. |
| Bullet Trajectory: |
- 1.5" |
0" |
- 2.0" |
- 3.7" | - 6.1" | - 9.0" |
IN. |
30-30 Win., 160 Grain Z-Max Bullet,
2,400 Feet Per Second Muzzle Velocity, 2,046 Foot Pounds Muzzle Energy.
30-30 Win., 170 Grain Interlock Flat Point Bullet,
2,200 Feet Per Second Muzzle Velocity, 1,827 Foot Pounds Muzzle Energy.30-30 Win. Ballistics:
Rifle Barrel Length: 24 Inches.
Ammuntion: Hornady, 30-30 Win., 170 Grain Interlock Flat Point Bullet.
Bullet Diameter: .308 Inch.
Bullet Weight: 170 Grains.
Bullet Ballistic Coeffecient: .189.
Note: FPS. = Feet Per Second, FT. LBS. = Foot Pounds & IN. = Inches. | | Range | Muzzle | 100 yds. | 150 yds. | 175 yds. | 200 yds. | 225 yds. | Yards |
| Bullet Velocity: |
2,200 |
1,797 |
1,616 |
1,531 | 1,451 | 1,376 |
FPS. |
| Bullet Energy: |
1,827 |
1,218 |
985 |
885 |
795 | 715 |
FT. LBS. |
| Bullet Trajectory: |
- 1.5" |
0" |
- 3.0" |
- 5.8" | - 9.4" | - 14.1" |
IN. |
30-30 Winchester Trajectory and Hunting Applications.
This is a down range trajectory chart for the 30-30 Winchester cartridge with the scope mounted 1.5 inches above the bore center line plus if you were using this load, its effective hunting bullet energy range with well placed shots on,
Varmint / Predator size game, such as Bobcat, Cougar, Coyote.
Deer size game, such as Antelope, Blacktail, Hogs, Javelina, Mule, Whitetail.
Elk size game, such as Caribou, Black Bear, Sheep.
Moose size game, such as Brown Bear.
Bullet diameter .308"
Bullet weight 150 grains
Bullet ballistic coeffecient .210
Bullet velocity 2,400 feet per second | | | Range | 100 yds. | 200 yds. | 300 yds. | 400 yds. | 500 yds. | + |
 |
0 |
- 7.4 |
- 27.4 |
- 65.6 | - 127.2 |
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1348 |
930 |
631 |
446 |
347 |
 |
| Varmint |
+ |
+ | + | + | - |
- |
| Deer |
+ | - | - | - | - |
- |
30-30 Win. Hunting Ballistics:
Rifle Barrel Length: 24 Inches.
Ammuntion: Hornady, 30-30 Win., Leverevolution, 160 Grain FTX Bullet.
Bullet Diameter: .308 Inch.
Bullet Weight: 160 Grains.
Bullet Ballistic Coeffecient: .330.
Note: FPS. = Feet Per Second, FT. LBS. = Foot Pounds & IN. = Inches.
This Cartridge Has An Effective Bullet Energy Range Of 225 Yards For
Deer Size Animals: Antelope, Blacktail, Hogs, Javelina, Mule & Whitetail. | | Range | Muzzle | 100 yds. | 150 yds. | 175 yds. | 200 yds. | 225 yds. | Yards |
| Bullet Velocity: |
2,400 |
2,151 |
2,032 |
1,974 | 1,917 | 1,861 |
FPS. |
| Bullet Energy: |
2,046 |
1,643 |
1,467 |
1,384 |
1,306 | 1,231 |
FT. LBS. |
| Bullet Trajectory: |
- 1.5" |
0" |
- 2.0" |
- 3.7" | - 6.1" | - 9.0" |
IN. |
| Deer Size: |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ | + |
- |
Comparitive Links And References:
Centerfire Rifle Cartridge Ballistics.
Popular North America Hunting Cartridges: 223 Remington, 243 Winchester, 270 Winchester,
308 Winchester, 30-06 Springfield, 7mm Remington Magnum & 300 Winchester Magnum.
Popular North America Hunting Rifles: Rem. Model 700, Ruger M77 & Win. Model 70.
Winchester Cartridges: 243 Win, 264 Win. Mag., 270 Win, 30-30 Win, 308 Win, 300 Win. Mag.,
Short Magnums, 223 WSSM, 243 WSSM, 25 WSSM, 270 WSM, 7mm WSM, 300 WSM & 325 WSM. |
30-30 Winchester: Ballistics.
