150 ... 170 in 30-30

[Hunter3006]

Just wondering what most people use in 30-30? I have one box of 170s and was gonna buy a second one today but there were only 150s left in federal for 24.99 so price was good and decided to buy. Looking it up, apparently both will drop deer. Just wondering if anyone has experience with both and what your thoughts are for each? Any feedback is appreciated.

[58thecat]

150gr...just a little more speed but hey 150 or under its all good.

[Dick284]

I’ve only ever ran 170’s in my 30WCF’s

First factory ammo, now reloads.(only ever shot game with the reloads)

[58thecat]

I got a bunch of discontinued 150 gr Hornady rn that well are just about as perfect out of a 30-30 as homemade bread....

[Flight01]

When I had my marlin 336 I used both for target and luckily had same poi at 100 yards . I only hunted with 170s but 150s would be fine too. I just like the heavy bullets. Only shot a deer and a bear.
Deer broadside 135 yards. Bang flop with an exit. No bullet recovery
Bear 15 yards in the trail and wouldn’t get off. One of those too curious ones. So 170 grains in the neck at the base of his skull worked just fine. He had his head down huffing and puffing and that’s how he fell. No bullet recovery.
No qualms with 30-30.
150 or 170.

[6.5 shooter]

Either, I like 170gr. personally but I like heavy for caliber in most hunting applications.

[brewster29]

Split the difference and shoot Hornady 160 FTX.

[catnthehat]

I always used 170's in my single shot 30/30's I owned.
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[bushnell]

Originally Posted by brewster29

Split the difference and shoot Hornady 160 FTX.

I like them as well. My Marlin likes them

[Ariu]

I used Win SP 150gn because this was only I could find at wholesale and BassPro did not not have them at all. Killed a WT with them at +/-60yd. Never had a chance to test heavier than that.

[crosman177]

170 grain in a savage pump 170 did the trick this year just fine.