Nosler Solid Base 150’s in 30 T/C?

[RememberBaker]

I’ve got an Encore in 30 TC and I just ordered some solid based 150’s to try in it, both the regular soft points and the round nose bullets. I don’t hunt anything except deer and I’ve never shot 100 yards. I would probably just use the RN bullets but I’m wondering if they are intended for 30/30 velocity rather than .308 Win velocity? Anyone shot the RN solid base bullets from a .308 or 30-06? I haven’t looked to see what was available for loading data but I will probably load them on the low end of whatever I find.

 

[aaronramsdale]

I wouldn't worry too much about the .308 velocity. Plenty of hunters have used 150gr round noses in .308 and .30-06 rifles for deer, especially at woods ranges under 100 yards.

FNF​

 

[SJB358]

I wouldn’t even worry about using 30-30 170’s or even 150’s in it. The 307 Win has been doing it for years and most folks seem to like the effect.

 

[JD338]

Those 150 gr RN are the Ballistic Tip for the 30-30. Just stay off the shoulders and they will work.

JD338

 

[RememberBaker]

Those 150 gr RN are the Ballistic Tip for the 30-30. Just stay off the shoulders and they will work.

JD338

I don’t think it’s the round nose ballistic tip, they have one in the solid base line.

 

[highoctane]

I don’t think it’s the round nose ballistic tip, they have one in the solid base line.

I think you missed JD's point. I may be wrong tho!!

I’ve got an Encore in 30 TC and I just ordered some solid based 150’s to try in it, both the regular soft points and the round nose bullets. I don’t hunt anything except deer and I’ve never shot 100 yards. I would probably just use the RN bullets but I’m wondering if they are intended for 30/30 velocity rather than .308 Win velocity? Anyone shot the RN solid base bullets from a .308 or 30-06? I haven’t looked to see what was available for loading data but I will probably load them on the low end of whatever I find.

RememberBaker, My father always said, if you have something that works why change horses in mid-stream. Personally, I'd keep dancing with the "girl" that I brought to the dance! That's my opinion, however, its worth exactly what you paid for it..

 

[RL338]

I believe these are the ones in question.

30 Caliber 150gr Solid Base® RN (50ct)

30 Caliber 150gr Solid Base® RN (50ct)

www.nosler.com

I wouldn’t sweat it in a 308 Win.

 

[JD338]

I think you missed JD's point. I may be wrong tho!!



RememberBaker, My father always said, if you have something that works why change horses in mid-stream. Personally, I'd keep dancing with the "girl" that I brought to the dance! That's my opinion, however, its worth exactly what you paid for it..

I ment to say similar to the Ballistic Tip.
Run one into the water jugs to see how it performs. Keep it in the slats and you’ll be fine. Should be a quick killer on deer.

JD338

 

[Hunter26]

I still shocked to see someone has a 30 T/C. Any of those bullets would work well, but I think I'd lean towards the 150gr Spitzer Solid Base personally.

 

[RememberBaker]

I’m still shocked that I have one!