30-30 Winchester

Product Overview: 30-30 Winchester

The .30-30 Winchester, also known as the .30 WCF (Winchester Center Fire), is one of the most popular hunting cartridges in North America. Introduced by Winchester in 1895 for their Model 1894 lever-action rifle, the .30-30 has been a mainstay in the firearms community for well over a century. It is renowned for its balance of power, accuracy, and manageable recoil, making it an excellent choice for medium-sized game hunting.

Specifications

• Type: Rifle cartridge
• Place of origin: United States
• Designed by: Winchester Repeating Arms Company
• Designed: 1895

Cartridge Dimensions

• Case type: Rimmed, bottleneck
• Bullet diameter: 0.308 in (7.8 mm)
• Neck diameter: 0.330 in (8.4 mm)
• Shoulder diameter: 0.401 in (10.2 mm)
• Base diameter: 0.422 in (10.7 mm)
• Rim diameter: 0.506 in (12.9 mm)
• Rim thickness: 0.063 in (1.6 mm)
• Case length: 2.039 in (51.8 mm)
• Overall length: 2.55 in (65 mm)
• Primer type: Large rifle

Ballistics

• Bullet weight/type: 150 gr (9.7 g) SP (Soft Point)
  • Muzzle velocity: 2,390 ft/s (730 m/s)
  • Muzzle energy: 1,902 ft⋅lbf (2,578 J)
• Bullet weight/type: 170 gr (11 g) FP (Flat Point)
  • Muzzle velocity: 2,200 ft/s (670 m/s)
  • Muzzle energy: 1,827 ft⋅lbf (2,477 J)

Key Features

1. Historical Significance: As one of the first small-bore sporting rifle cartridges designed for smokeless powder, the .30-30 played a crucial role in the development of modern hunting ammunition.
2. Versatility: Suitable for hunting deer, black bear, and other medium-sized game at ranges up to 200 yards.
3. Recoil Management: Known for having manageable recoil, making it accessible to a wide range of shooters, including younger and smaller-framed hunters.
4. Accuracy: While not typically used for long-range shooting, the .30-30 is highly accurate within its effective range, especially when paired with a lever-action rifle.
5. Ammunition Availability: Widely available and produced by numerous manufacturers, ensuring that hunters and shooters can find .30-30 cartridges easily.

• .30-30 Winchester
• Hunting cartridge
• Lever-action rifle
• Medium-sized game hunting
• Rifle ammunition
• Winchester Model 1894
• Ballistics
• Rimmed cartridge
• Soft Point (SP)
• Flat Point (FP)

The .30-30 Winchester remains a beloved choice among hunters and shooting enthusiasts for its reliable performance, rich history, and versatility in the field.