The Hornady American Whitetail 30-30 Winchester delivers consistent terminal performance for deer hunters using lever-action rifles. This 150-grain InterLock Round Nose ammunition combines proven bullet design with optimized powder charges for reliable expansion and deep penetration on medium game.
What Makes This Different
The InterLock ring mechanically locks the core and jacket together, preventing separation during expansion for maximum weight retention. Unlike standard cup-and-core bullets that can fragment, the InterLock design maintains structural integrity through bone and tissue. The round nose profile feeds smoothly in tubular magazines while the secant ogive design optimizes ballistic coefficient for flatter trajectories than traditional flat-nose bullets.
Key Features
- InterLock ring prevents core-jacket separation for 90%+ weight retention
- 150-grain round nose bullet optimized for lever-action rifles
- Secant ogive design improves ballistic coefficient over flat-nose bullets
- Safe for tubular magazine use with rounded bullet profile
- Premium brass cases with consistent wall thickness
- Temperature-stable powder for consistent velocities
- 20 rounds per box, 10 boxes per case (200 total rounds)
Field testing shows this load achieves approximately 2,390 fps muzzle velocity from 20-inch barrels with excellent accuracy in popular lever guns like the Marlin 336 and Winchester 94. The controlled expansion design creates wound channels adequate for whitetail deer while limiting meat damage. The round nose profile eliminates feeding issues common with pointed bullets in tubular magazines, making it ideal for hunting scenarios requiring quick follow-up shots.
Technical Specs
- Caliber: 30-30 Winchester
- Bullet Weight: 150 grains
- Bullet Type: InterLock Round Nose
- Muzzle Velocity: 2,390 fps (20" barrel)
- Muzzle Energy: 1,902 ft-lbs
- Ballistic Coefficient: .186
- Quantity: 20 rounds per box
- Case Material: Brass
- Primer: Boxer, non-corrosive
- Manufacturer: Hornady Manufacturing
This ammunition represents decades of refinement in lever-gun cartridge design, offering hunters the reliability needed for ethical harvests. The consistent quality control and proven terminal performance make it a dependable choice for deer season.