Are these .30 bullets round enough for .30-30?

[1KPerDay]

I suspect not but thought I'd ask.

 

[jwrowland77]

Oh yeah. I'd say so.


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[PO2Hammer]

They look like the bullets in my Remington 30-30 factory ammo.

 

[Gadawg88]

I say yes. The point of that bullet looks similar to the Hornady 150 gn Interlock RN #3035 that I use for my lever action 30-30.

 

[1KPerDay]

Cool, thanks.

 

[ants]

30-30 suitability...

If those are for deer hunting, check the Norma manual to verify recommended velocity. All the Norma semi-pointed boat tail bullets I've used are designed for high velocity cartridges. But it is possible terminal performance is adequate at 30-30 impact velocity. You want to be certain it opens up in soft deer tissue at modest velocity.

 

[ArchAngelCD]

If those are for deer hunting, check the Norma manual to verify recommended velocity. All the Norma semi-pointed boat tail bullets I've used are designed for high velocity cartridges. But it is possible terminal performance is adequate at 30-30 impact velocity. You want to be certain it opens up in soft deer tissue at modest velocity.

I was about to say the same thing. Just because the bullet tip won't cause a chain fire doesn't mean the bullet is suitable for hunting at the lower velocities associated with the 30-30.

I looked on the Norma site but can't find that bullet. It might be discontinued but I'm sure Norma will still supply information about it.

 

[1KPerDay]

Thanks, but I'm not hunting anything. Just range loads for fun. These are from the 60s or 70s and I'm sure they're discontinued.

 

[Float Pilot]

Round nosed enough ?? Sure looks like it.

HOWEVER, there is no cannelure on that bullet. So you might have problems in a tubular magazine with the bullets being pushed into the brass due to magazine spring pressure and the recoil of other rounds being fired.

A full ( compressed ) load of powder might help or maybe a Lee Factory crimp die. Although crimping super hard with the factory crimp die may not do wonders for your accuracy.

BTW: I have some Norma bullets from the early 70s with the same shape, except mine are a mild steel jacket with nickel plating. I zapped a Brown Bear in the base of the skull at 200 yards with a 30-06 and it plowed right through and came out under his nose.

 

[Bart B.]

I would not try them. Round nose bullets have a point that may fire the primer it's against. Why take a chance. Flat point bullets are safest in tubular magazines.

Decide if it's worth the risk.

 

[CarJunkieLS1]

OP stated its just for range fun...if all else fails load two rounds at a time. One in the chamber and one in the tube.

 

[ArchAngelCD]

Thanks, but I'm not hunting anything. Just range loads for fun. These are from the 60s or 70s and I'm sure they're discontinued.

You might want to save those in case you need a quality hunting bullet and try these instead for very inexpensive range fun.

http://missouribullet.com/details.php?prodId=266&category=6&secondary=&keywords=
or these:
http://missouribullet.com/details.php?prodId=233&category=6&secondary=&keywords=

 

[Walkalong]

Flat point would obviously be better, but plenty of .30-30 ammo uses round nose soft points.

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/2...ter-150-grain-core-lokt-soft-point-box-of-20#

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1...-150-grain-round-nose-ballistic-tip-box-of-20

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1...ster-150-grain-interlock-round-nose-box-of-20

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/5...r-150-grain-trophy-copper-lead-free-box-of-20

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/3...ster-125-grain-core-lokt-soft-point-box-of-20

You be the judge.

 

[GooseGestapo]

My main concern will be lack of expansion.
I killed my first deer with the Norma 150gr SemiPtdBT in factory ammo Dec 29, 1976. I somewhat later chrono'd them at over 3,000fps from my 24".30/06.
I got essentially ZERO expansion on a broad side lung shot on a ~130lb whitetail buck. He ran ~150yds before dropping.
I would suggest you get some Hornady 150gr RN for .30/30, or 150gr Sierra FN. Better yet, find some Remington 150gr Corlokts. The Corlokts and 125 Gr Sierra HPFN are my favorite .30/30 JACKETED bullets. However, when I hunt with a .30/30, it's with a cast FNGC bullet.

 

[Bullseye]

If you are worried, load em one in the tube and one in the chamber. Or just one at a time. ( as CarJunkieLS1 just said )
Me ... I load the same tips without any concerns of setting off those in the tube from drop or recoil. There's a spring in the tube too. As long as you don't jam as many in there as it will take there's still a bit of shock absorb-er left in the tube. But the decision is YOURS.

 

[mr wack]

I would not try them. Round nose bullets have a point that may fire the primer it's against. Why take a chance. Flat point bullets are safest in tubular magazines

These bullets and other RN bullets will be fine in a Lever 30-30, wouldn't be my first choice but will work.
One of the " best " bullet designs for the 30-30 is the Ideal / Lyman 311291 RN and that's what I use,,, of course YMMV .
Shoot em up , have fun,,,,

 

[bangswitch]

I would not try them. Round nose bullets have a point that may fire the primer it's against. Why take a chance. Flat point bullets are safest in tubular magazines.

Once he gets them against spring pressure in a tubular magazine and shoots the gun a couple of times, they will be flat points. The lead is much softer than the primer cap and will deform first.

I could load my old Marlin 336's magazine (.35 Rem.) and leave it "parked" in the closet, and it would flatten the bullet noses in a month.