The Hornady .308 30 Cal 160 Grain FTX Bullets (SKU 30395) are premium reloading component projectiles engineered specifically for lever-action rifles chambered in .30-30 Winchester. Featuring Hornady’s patented elastomeric Flex Tip technology, this bullet allows handloaders to safely load pointed, aerodynamically efficient projectiles into tubular magazines without the risk of recoil-induced primer ignition. Its secant ogive profile yields a high G1 ballistic coefficient of 0.330, significantly flattening trajectory and retaining downrange velocity compared to traditional flat-point bullets. Built with an InterLock ring that mechanically binds the lead core to the copper jacket, the projectile delivers controlled mushrooming and deep vital penetration across medium to large game.

Key Features

• Tubular Magazine Safety: The pliable Flex Tip absorbs recoil forces in tubular magazines, preventing chain-fire primer detonation in rifles like the Winchester 94 and Marlin 336.
• Flatter Trajectory: Engineered with a secant ogive profile and flat base, achieving a 0.330 G1 ballistic coefficient that drastically outperforms traditional .30-30 flat-nose bullets.
• Terminal Performance: The soft polymer tip compresses rearward on impact to initiate consistent expansion, while the heavy jacket and InterLock ring retain bullet mass for penetration.
• Extended Range Envelope: Maintains over 1,000 ft-lbs of kinetic energy at 300 yards when launched at standard .30-30 muzzle velocities, extending ethical lever-gun hunting past traditional boundaries.
• Purpose-Built Geometry: Features specific cannelure placement and ogive dimensions designed explicitly for .30-30 Winchester cartridge overall length and case trim requirements.

Specifications

• Calibre: .30 Caliber
• Bullet Diameter: .308 in (7.82 mm)
• Bullet Weight: 160 grains (approx. 10.37 grams)
• Bullet Profile: Secant ogive with cannelure and flat base
• Tip Construction: Elastomeric Flex Tip (FTX)
• Core Construction: High-antimony lead core with InterLock ring
• Ballistic Coefficient (G1): 0.330
• Sectional Density: 0.241
• Pack Quantity: 100 projectiles per box
• Application: Medium game (50–300 lb) and large game hunting (feral pigs, deer, goats)

Who is the Hornady .308 30 Cal 160 Grain FTX Bullets 100 Pack – For 30-30 Win for?

• Lever-action rifle handloaders hunting feral pigs and medium deer — Requires a 160 grain projectile engineered with an InterLock ring and pliable polymer tip that safely cycles through tubular magazines while providing controlled terminal expansion in game.
• Traditional .30-30 Winchester shooters extending their effective range past 150 metres — Leverages an aerodynamic secant ogive profile delivering a 0.330 G1 BC to retain over 1,000 ft-lbs of kinetic energy out to 300 yards, overcoming the rapid velocity decay of traditional flat-point reloading rifle bullets.

Less suitable for: Long-range hunting beyond 300 metres where kinetic energy drops below conventional medium-game ethical thresholds; for shots beyond this distance, a dedicated modern bolt-action cartridge using high-BC boat-tail match or hunting bullets is recommended.