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30-30 Win Ammo 2026: Hunting Loads From the Makers

By , EditorUpdated How we verifyEditorial standards

We checked 19 current .30-30 Winchester loads on Federal's, Remington's and Hornady's own product pages on November 5, 2026: 10 from Federal, 5 from Remington and 4 from Hornady. The bullet weights, velocities, energy figures, test barrels and statuses below are copied from the maker pages. We don't use retailer prices or third-party ballistics. This is a comparison of popular loads from 3 makers, not every .30-30 Winchester load sold.

Grouping follows the usage label Federal and Remington print on their own pages. Hornady is listed in its own table, because Hornady prints no usage label. The Cartridge column shows the name the maker page uses.

Hunting loads

These are the loads Federal and Remington label "Big Game" on their own pages. Figures are copied from each maker page.

LoadCartridgeItem #BulletMuzzle velocityMuzzle energyTest barrelBoxMaker status (Nov. 5)
Federal Barnes TSX30-30 WinP3030GBarnes Triple-Shock X Bullet (TSX)2,220 fps1,641 ft-lbNot listed on maker page20Available
Federal Fusion Rifle30-30 WinF3030FS1Fusion Soft Point2,390 fps1,902 ft-lbNot listed on maker page20Available
Federal Fusion Rifle30-30 WinF3030FS2Fusion Soft Point2,200 fps1,827 ft-lbNot listed on maker page20Available
Federal HammerDown Rifle30-30 WinLG30301Bonded Soft Point2,390 fps1,902 ft-lbNot listed on maker page20Available
Federal Power-Shok Rifle30-30 Win3030AJacketed Soft Point2,390 fps1,902 ft-lbNot listed on maker page20Available
Federal Power-Shok Rifle30-30 Win3030BJacketed Soft Point2,200 fps1,827 ft-lbNot listed on maker page20Available
Federal Subsonic30-30 WinF3030FS2SUBFusion Soft Point1,000 fps377 ft-lbNot listed on maker page20Available
Federal Trophy Copper30-30 WinP3030TC1Trophy Copper2,300 fps1,762 ft-lbNot listed on maker page20Available
Federal x Henry Cattleman Edition30-30 WinLG3030CATTBonded Soft Point2,390 fps1,902 ft-lbNot listed on maker page20Available
Remington Core-Lokt30-30 Win27818Core-Lokt Soft Point2,390 fps1,902 ft-lbNot listed on maker page20Available
Remington Core-Lokt30-30 Win21395Core-Lokt Hollow Point2,200 fps1,827 ft-lbNot listed on maker page20Available
Remington Core-Lokt30-30 Win27820Core-Lokt Soft Point2,200 fps1,827 ft-lbNot listed on maker page20Available
Remington Core-Lokt Tipped Lever Gun30-30 WinR21428Core-Lokt Tipped2,390 fps1,902 ft-lbNot listed on maker page20Available
Remington Managed Recoil30-30 Win27644Core-Lokt Soft Point2,175 fps1,313 ft-lbNot listed on maker page20Available

Target and range loads

These are the Federal and Remington loads whose usage label does not include Big Game. The labels are copied from each maker page (Target Shooting, or Predator and Target Shooting). Figures are copied from each maker page.

LoadCartridgeItem #BulletMuzzle velocityMuzzle energyTest barrelBoxMaker status (Nov. 5)
Federal Subsonic30-30 Win3030SUB1Target Soft Point1,000 fps377 ft-lbNot listed on maker page20Available

Hornady loads

Hornady's pages show no usage label and no stock status on our capture, so these loads are listed by product line, such as LEVERevolution, American Whitetail and Sub-X Subsonic. Velocity and energy are the muzzle figures from each page's ballistics table, and the test barrel is the one the table names.

LoadCartridgeItem #BulletMuzzle velocityMuzzle energyTest barrelBoxMaker status (Nov. 5)
Hornady American Whitetail30-30 Win80801150 gr RN Interlock® American Whitetail®2,390 fps1,902 ft-lb24 in20Not listed on maker page
Hornady LEVERevolution30-30 Win82731140 gr MonoFlex® LEVERevolution®2,465 fps1,889 ft-lb24 in20Not listed on maker page
Hornady LEVERevolution30-30 Win82730160 gr FTX® LEVERevolution®2,400 fps2,046 ft-lb24 in20Not listed on maker page
Hornady Sub-X30-30 Win80809175 gr Sub-X® Subsonic1,050 fps428 ft-lb24 in20Not listed on maker page

Velocity and energy are the muzzle figures in each maker's ballistics table. Test barrel is the length the maker lists. "Box" is the round count per box. Status is the maker's own wording on its product page, and it changes daily. All pages checked November 5, 2026.

Which bullet weight? What the makers' numbers show

Loads in our tables run from 125 gr to 175 gr. The lightest is Remington Managed Recoil 125 gr (27644), and the heaviest is Hornady Sub-X 175 gr (80809). The fastest listed muzzle velocity is 2,465 fps, Hornady LEVERevolution 140 gr (82731), tested on a 24 in barrel. The highest listed muzzle energy is 2,046 ft-lb, Hornady LEVERevolution 160 gr (82730), tested on a 24 in barrel. Because test barrels differ or are not listed, compare across makers with care.

The makers label loads for game or for target use. They don't tell you one weight is right for a species. The right choice depends on bullet construction, range and your state's rules. Check your state hunting rules and your state wildlife agency before you buy.

Barrel length matters: the test barrels

Muzzle velocity depends on barrel length, so compare loads tested on the same barrel. Of the 19 loads, 15 list no test barrel, 4 list 24 in. The loads with no test barrel are from Federal and Remington. A rifle with a shorter barrel than the maker's test barrel will likely give lower velocities than the box. SAAMI's test barrel for the .30-30 Winchester is 24 in.

No barrel-length-velocity page exists yet for the .30-30 Winchester, and we have not charted one. Our barrel length vs velocity data covers other cartridges, so do not read those numbers as .30-30 Winchester data.

.30-30 Winchester: what SAAMI lists

SAAMI lists the cartridge as "30-30 WINCHESTER [30-30 WIN]" in ANSI/SAAMI Z299.4, its centerfire rifle standard (approved Feb. 10, 2025). The cartridge drawing was issued 05/29/1979 and revised 02/10/2023. SAAMI lists a maximum average pressure of 42,000 psi, measured by transducer (the table shows 420 in psi/100). SAAMI also lists a crusher maximum average pressure of 38,000 CUP (the table shows 380 in CUP/100). Cartridge overall length runs from 2.450 in minimum to 2.550 in maximum. Case length is 2.0395 in (−.020), and bullet diameter is .309 in (−.003). Bore is .300 in and groove is .308 in, with 6 grooves and a twist of 1 in 12.00 in, right-hand (marked optional). SAAMI reference velocities are Not yet verified, because the PDF text does not clearly pair each bullet weight with its velocity. Read the standard at the SAAMI Z299.4 PDF. The .30-30 Winchester MAP row is also on our SAAMI maximum average pressure table (Z299.4, 42,000 psi / 420 psi/100).

SAAMI says all standard rifle test barrels are 24 in long and that exterior ballistic data for centerfire rifle cartridges is based on that length. Its listed exceptions (7.62x39, 277 Sig Fury, 30 Carbine, 300 AAC Blackout, 300 HAM'R, 350 Legend, 350 Remington Magnum, 360 Buckhammer, 400 Legend and 44 Remington Magnum) do not include the .30-30 Winchester, so SAAMI measures it on a 24 in barrel.

Not yet verified

These makers and loads are not in the tables.

Rifles for .30-30 Winchester

The .30-30 Winchester is a rifle cartridge, and the loads in the tables run from 125 gr to 175 gr. See also new rifle releases and the new hunting rifles of 2026.

Where to buy

We link only to maker pages, listed in the sources below. Federal and Remington show availability on their own product pages. Hornady's pages show none on our capture. We don't track retailer stock or prices. Before you order, check your state's ammunition rules, because some states require a background check or restrict shipping.

For more ammo, see 45-70 Government ammo, .350 Legend ammo, .450 Bushmaster ammo, .308 Win ammo, .30-06 Springfield ammo, .30 Carbine ammo, 300 Blackout ammo, .243 Win ammo, the SAAMI maximum average pressure table, the barrel length vs velocity data, new ammo for 2026 and all ammo releases.

Frequently asked questions

What is the SAAMI maximum pressure for .30-30 Winchester?
SAAMI lists a maximum average pressure of 42,000 psi for .30-30 Winchester, measured by transducer, in ANSI/SAAMI Z299.4 (the table shows 420 in psi/100).
What grain is .30-30 Winchester ammo?
In our tables the bullets run from 125 gr to 175 gr. Check your firearm maker's manual for what your rifle is set up to shoot.
How fast is .30-30 Winchester ammo?
In our tables, listed muzzle velocities run from 1,000 fps to 2,465 fps, and muzzle energies from 377 ft-lb to 2,046 ft-lb. Test barrels vary, and some maker pages list none. See the test barrel section of this guide.
What does test barrel mean?
It is the barrel length the maker used to measure the listed velocity. A shorter barrel will likely give lower velocities than the box.
Do you list prices or stock for .30-30 Winchester ammo?
No. We link only to maker pages. Where a maker page shows a status, such as "Available" or "Currently Unavailable," we copy it as of Nov. 5, 2026. Hornady's pages show none.

Sources

  1. Federal: Federal Barnes TSX .30-30 Winchester Barnes Triple-Shock X Bullet (TSX), item P3030G (checked Nov. 5, 2026)
  2. Federal: Federal Fusion Rifle .30-30 Winchester Fusion Soft Point, item F3030FS1 (checked Nov. 5, 2026)
  3. Federal: Federal Fusion Rifle .30-30 Winchester Fusion Soft Point, item F3030FS2 (checked Nov. 5, 2026)
  4. Federal: Federal HammerDown Rifle .30-30 Winchester Bonded Soft Point, item LG30301 (checked Nov. 5, 2026)
  5. Federal: Federal Power-Shok Rifle .30-30 Winchester Jacketed Soft Point, item 3030A (checked Nov. 5, 2026)
  6. Federal: Federal Power-Shok Rifle .30-30 Winchester Jacketed Soft Point, item 3030B (checked Nov. 5, 2026)
  7. Federal: Federal Subsonic .30-30 Winchester Target Soft Point, item 3030SUB1 (checked Nov. 5, 2026)
  8. Federal: Federal Subsonic .30-30 Winchester Fusion Soft Point, item F3030FS2SUB (checked Nov. 5, 2026)
  9. Federal: Federal Trophy Copper .30-30 Winchester Trophy Copper, item P3030TC1 (checked Nov. 5, 2026)
  10. Federal: Federal x Henry Cattleman Edition .30-30 Winchester Bonded Soft Point, item LG3030CATT (checked Nov. 5, 2026)
  11. Remington: Remington Core-Lokt .30-30 Winchester Core-Lokt Soft Point, item 27818 (checked Nov. 5, 2026)
  12. Remington: Remington Core-Lokt .30-30 Winchester Core-Lokt Hollow Point, item 21395 (checked Nov. 5, 2026)
  13. Remington: Remington Core-Lokt .30-30 Winchester Core-Lokt Soft Point, item 27820 (checked Nov. 5, 2026)
  14. Remington: Remington Core-Lokt Tipped Lever Gun .30-30 Winchester Core-Lokt Tipped, item R21428 (checked Nov. 5, 2026)
  15. Remington: Remington Managed Recoil .30-30 Winchester Core-Lokt Soft Point, item 27644 (checked Nov. 5, 2026)
  16. Hornady: Hornady American Whitetail .30-30 Winchester 150 gr RN Interlock® American Whitetail®, item 80801 (checked Nov. 5, 2026)
  17. Hornady: Hornady LEVERevolution .30-30 Winchester 140 gr MonoFlex® LEVERevolution®, item 82731 (checked Nov. 5, 2026)
  18. Hornady: Hornady LEVERevolution .30-30 Winchester 160 gr FTX® LEVERevolution®, item 82730 (checked Nov. 5, 2026)
  19. Hornady: Hornady Sub-X .30-30 Winchester 175 gr Sub-X® Subsonic, item 80809 (checked Nov. 5, 2026)
  20. SAAMI: ANSI/SAAMI Z299.4 centerfire rifle standard, .30-30 Winchester drawing (checked Nov. 5, 2026)

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