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Federal Premium loads this 30-30 Winchester with a 170-grain Nosler Partition bullet, a time-tested design that's been the standard for serious hunting for over 75 years. The Partition's dual-core construction balances expansion and penetration in a way that works reliably across different impact velocities. When the bullet strikes, the front core mushrooms rapidly to create damage and wound cavity, while the rear core stays intact, retained by the internal partition. This means you get aggressive expansion up front without sacrificing the penetration needed for heavy bone or longer distances within the 30-30's practical range.
These rounds leave the muzzle at 2,200 feet per second with 1,827 foot-pounds of energy, generating about 1,304 foot-pounds of energy at 200 yards. The Nosler Partition typically retains 65 to 70 percent of its weight after expansion, giving you the deep driving power that makes this pairing effective on deer, black bear, and other medium to large game at typical hunting ranges. The ballistic coefficient is 0.254, which is realistic for traditional 30-30 bullets.
Federal uses nickel-plated brass cases that resist corrosion and extract reliably in older and newer lever actions alike. The primer is carefully inspected for dimensional tolerances and charge weight consistency, so you get dependable ignition every shot. The ammo is new production, non-corrosive, and fully reloadable if you want to save brass. This is straightforward hunting ammunition built on premium components and loaded to specifications that work.
The 30-30 Winchester isn't a long-range round, and this load knows its role. These cartridges shine in forested terrain and at distances where most lever action rifles are naturally used, typically under 150 yards. The 170-grain bullet weight gives you more staying power than lighter options, making it the logical choice for anything bigger than whitetail deer if that's where your hunting takes you.
Yes, these are designed specifically for lever action rifles like the Winchester Model 94 and Marlin 336. The nickel-plated brass feeds smoothly and reliably extracts. The 170-grain bullet weight is the traditional choice for lever guns and is safe for tubular magazines.
The effective hunting range for this ammunition is typically under 150 yards, though experienced shooters working with quality rifles can reliably hit targets to 200 yards or beyond. The 30-30 Winchester is fundamentally a short-to-medium range hunting cartridge that works best in forested terrain where most hunting happens at closer distances.
The Nosler Partition's dual-core design separates the front core, which expands rapidly to create a wound channel, from the rear core, which stays intact for deep penetration. This gives you reliable performance across different impact velocities and distances, making it a versatile choice for hunting various game sizes within the 30-30's range.
Yes. Federal Premium uses new production, boxer-primed brass that's fully reloadable. The nickel plating doesn't affect reloadability, and shooters often save this brass for handloading.
| Caliber/Gauge | .30-30 Winchester |
|---|---|
| Case Material | Nickel-Plated Brass |
| Cost per Round | 1.80 |
| Grains | 170 gr |
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | P3030D |
| Units per Box | 20 |
| UPC | 029465084721 |
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