Notwithstanding, there are so many questions usually asked by some of our visitors. Some of these questions will be answered below in the subsequent paragraphs.

>What is the best grain for a 30-30?<

150 grain Federal HammerDown

Further, The most critical element of any hunting cartridge, however, is the bullet and for all practical purposes the 150-grain bullet used in the. 30/30 HammerDown load is identical to Federal’s 150-grain Fusion load, which has proven itself again and again.

What is the biggest grain bullet for a 30-30?

Furthermore, 30/30 factory ammunition generally features 150-, 160-, and 170-grain bullets at 2,400- to 2,200 fps.

In addition, Federal has a 125-grain bullet at 2,570 fps and Remington builds a light, Managed Recoil load pushing a 125-grain soft point just 2,175 fps.

While slow velocities are a big part of the reason the.

What is the muzzle velocity of a 30/30 rifle?

Moreover, 30-30 is better than ever. The 160-grain, flex-tipped projectile leaves the muzzle at about 2,400 fps, yielding 2,046 ft-lbs of muzzle energy.

Also, Velocity remains high—2,150 fps at 100 yards, 1,916 fps at 200 yards, and 1,619 fps at 300 yards—and so does the energy downrange.

>Is 30-30 Good for elk?<

Equally important, Senior Member. Plenty of elk are killed with 30-30 every year. Lots of my family have killed elk with 30-30 and 300 savage at farther ranges than your talking about.

Hit them right and elk will die with whatever you are shooting.

What distance should I sight in my 30-30?

Further, 30-30 is best kept short of 200 yards, otherwise, the bullet’s steep arc will put it a whopping five inches high at its apex (some distance beyond 100).

Also, You’re better off zeroing hunting rifles so you won’t ever have to hold low.

Now, Remember that shots too long for a point-blank hold with a 200-yard zero are uncommon.

Are 30 30 bears good?

In a word, 30/30 Winchester. If you’ve ever hunted black bears with dogs, you know that the trail can be long and rough enough to stop a mule.

Again, 30/30 is not just a proven bear killer, it is probably the most-proven bear killer. Select a quick-expanding bullet for this kind of hunting.