TallPine
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Are there low-penetration varmint bullets for the 30-30?
There are (or were?) some saboted rounds available, but I'm not sure that they are "low-penetration" due to the higher velocity. They are also quite expensive, and pointed IRRC, so your lever action becomes essentially a single shot.
As I have mentioned before, there are "cowboy" loads readily available for the 30-30: flat nose lead bullets with lower velocity. They don't kick much and they are usually cheaper than hunting rounds to boot. The POI is different so you have to test them and adjust your sights accordingly.
The ones I have claim 1500 fps velocity, so they are a little hotter than a .357.
I don't see why this option doesn't get more attention in these threads ...? Maybe it is too simple?