The Hornady LEVERevolution 82730 transforms the venerable 30-30 Winchester into a flat-shooting powerhouse capable of ethical shots at extended ranges. This revolutionary ammunition features Hornady's patented Flex Tip eXpanding (FTX) bullet technology that safely loads in tubular magazines while delivering superior ballistic performance.
What Makes This Different
Traditional 30-30 ammunition required flat-nose or round-nose bullets to prevent chain-fire accidents in tubular magazines, severely limiting ballistic coefficient and downrange performance. The FTX bullet's flexible polymer tip compresses safely under recoil while maintaining the aerodynamic profile of a spitzer bullet. Independent testing shows 40% flatter trajectory and 40% more energy at 200 yards compared to traditional 30-30 loads.
Key Features
- 160-grain Flex Tip eXpanding bullet with patented polymer tip design
- Safe for use in all tubular magazine lever-action rifles
- Muzzle velocity of 2,400 fps with 2,046 ft-lbs energy
- Maintains 1,858 ft-lbs energy at 100 yards for reliable expansion
- Premium brass cases with consistent powder charges
- Ballistic coefficient of .330 for superior long-range performance
- 20 rounds per box, 200 rounds per case (10 boxes)
Field testing demonstrates consistent sub-2 MOA accuracy from quality lever-action rifles at 100 yards. The controlled expansion design opens reliably at velocities as low as 1,600 fps, making it effective for both close-range timber hunting and longer prairie shots. Weather-resistant primer and powder ensure reliable ignition in temperatures from -20°F to 125°F.
Technical Specs
- Caliber: 30-30 Winchester
- Bullet Weight: 160 grains
- Bullet Type: Flex Tip eXpanding (FTX)
- Muzzle Velocity: 2,400 fps
- Muzzle Energy: 2,046 ft-lbs
- Ballistic Coefficient: .330
- Case Material: Reloadable brass
- Primer: Non-corrosive Boxer
- Quantity: 20 rounds per box
- Manufactured: Grand Island, Nebraska, USA
This ammunition represents the most significant advancement in 30-30 Winchester performance since the cartridge's introduction in 1895. Hunters and shooters can now extract maximum potential from their lever-action rifles without compromising safety or reliability.