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There is nothing wrong with flat points
Friday, October 09, 2020, 06:52

Actually they are likely the most effective bullets for the cartridge, since they were designed specifically for the 30-30 over the last 100 years.

A flat point typically punches a hole to penetrate more straight than a pointed tip (lead) which can rivet and turn. Even round noses can tumble, but add a flat tip and it transforms. (Like GNR's flat tip .22 tool) The 150 gr. has a slight velocity advantage over the 170 gr. but a critter will not complain. The heavier slug has a better ballistic coefficient and will retain downrange velocity better and have an edge in penetration too. At least according to mathematics.

The .30-30 is no cannon, but perfectly capable of taking most non-dangerous game out to 200, maybe even 250 yds. if you can hit with it. I once blew a stale can of beer at 200 yds. with a stranger's Marlin 336, on a dare, in front of many witnesses to show the .30-30 an effective Southern deer gun to 1/8 mile at the least. I had a bit of luck too. I've loaded some pointed 150 gr. bullets to single feed, more because of the fact that the lever gun will not tolerate a very much longer cartridge than factory .30-30 flat points.

I'd certainly not fret over any available rounds I could currently find to use. The 170 gr. Flat point cast gas check is a real delight too.