Low velocity bullet for deer

[LoonWulf]

https://www.hornady.com/bullets/rifle/30-cal-308-150-gr-sst-300-savage#!/

I think that's what VTs talking about. I didn't know those existed.

 

[Bartojc]

I have the 150rn interlock. It's great in the 30-30. It's the other option I listed.
Did you shoot anything with it?

I did not. I went a different direction with a reduced load in my 30-06. I'm sure the bullet would have performed fine within it's limits of course. At the time I emailed Hornady and wanted to know what velocity they should be in. I forget now but I thought something like 1800-2500 ? They are really good about answering questions.

-jeff

 

[Varminterror]

Is this the .308 150 gr RN Interlock ? They are essentially a 30 cal (30-30) RN with a cannalure. I used them for test loads when I was experimenting with a reduced load 30-06.

I could part with some for experimenting if you'd like.

-Jeff

No, it’s an SST, designed for the 300 Savage. Item 30303

Hornady 150 SST for 300 Savage

 

[Bfh_auto]

No, it’s an SST, designed for the 300 Savage. Item 30303

Hornady 150 SST for 300 Savage

If I were to buy a separate type of bullet it would probably be those. I only plan on shooting 1 deer with this rifle then go back to shooting 150 fmj out of it. Because of this I am trying to decide between the 168 amax and 150 interlock 30-30 bullet. I saw that people like the amax for longer shots with 308 and was thinking the reduced velocity would get similar performance at close range. If not I will use the interlock because it's a known performer.
Deer are around 130lb

 

[Bfh_auto]

Good deal, I know my krag would OCCASIONALLY sheer the edge of the tip of a spitzer, and for some, that's a bigger deal than others, but never bothered me personally. If you get the chance to post some chronograph numbers on your final load, I wouldn't complain, I've never run anything under 180s in mine and you've proven lighter is doable, as ashamed as I am to turn down the excuse for a new rifle in the near future, that load would forestall the youth .260/.243 configuration I'd been contemplating for my oldest!

I got a chance to run the 37 gr of IMR4064 and 168 amax. Average was 2216. High was 2249, low was 2200. This is in a carbine.

 

[Riomouse911]

What about the Hornady FTX 160 gr .30-30 bullet? Designed for .30-30 velocities so it'll expand at lower speeds, yet still has a spitzer tipped shape so it's better through the air than RN/FP profiles. Just an idea...

 

[Glockula]

In my experience the FTX bullets are not all that soft. I busted a small buck through both shoulders with one in 30 30 last year.

 

[T.R.]

I've had very good luck with Sierra 180 grain round nosed bullet fired from my .308 rifle.

TR

 

[Bfh_auto]

I've had very good luck with Sierra 180 grain round nosed bullet fired from my .308 rifle.

TR

My nephew uses those. One went through a 2" tag Alder and still penetrated both shoulders on a Michigan deer.

 

[Bfh_auto]

I am pretty set on the Amax now.
I may use some cast boolets I have laying around because they are surprisingly more accurate than the Amax was for me.

 

[CraigC]

I'd be using cast bullets.

 

[Hanshi]

I approach low velocity deer rounds from the opposite direction. As long as one remembers to choose a bullet suited for the velocity level of the round, there should be no problem. I've killed lots of deer with rounds from 1250 fps in the .357 mag to 1300 fps for a lead ball in a flintlock smoothbore. About all the deer I've taken in the past 20 years have been taken with loads ranging from 1250 fps to 1800 fps; lots with muzzleloaders.

 

[Bfh_auto]

I approach low velocity deer rounds from the opposite direction. As long as one remembers to choose a bullet suited for the velocity level of the round, there should be no problem. I've killed lots of deer with rounds from 1250 fps in the .357 mag to 1300 fps for a lead ball in a flintlock smoothbore. About all the deer I've taken in the past 20 years have been taken with loads ranging from 1250 fps to 1800 fps; lots with muzzleloaders.

Muzzleloader is a whole different game. Start with a big diameter and don't worry about expansion.