30-30 Win – 150 gr BSP – Federal Fusion (F3030FS1) – 200 Rounds

The 30-30 has probably taken more whitetails than any other cartridge, and Federal Fusion brings a bonded bullet to the classic lever gun round. This listing is Federal Fusion 30-30 Winchester 150 grain soft point ammo, MPN F3030FS1, sold as a 200 round case for deer and hog hunters in thick woods and brush country.

Federal rates this load at 2,390 fps with 1,902 ft-lbs of muzzle energy. Fusion bullets are made by electrochemically applying the copper jacket to the lead core, which bonds the two so the bullet holds together and retains weight. A skived tip promotes expansion at the moderate impact speeds typical of a 30-30. The flat nose profile is required for safe use in tubular magazines, where a pointed bullet could strike the primer of the round ahead. This is a dedicated deer and hog hunting load.

This ammunition fits rifles chambered in 30-30 Winchester, including the Winchester Model 94, Marlin 336, Henry Side Gate and Classic lever actions, Mossberg 464, Savage 340, and single-shot rifles such as the Henry Single Shot and Thompson Center Contender. A common question is how far a 30-30 is effective on deer. Most hunters keep shots within about 150 to 200 yards, where the bullet still carries good energy and drop is easy to manage. Another common question is whether 30-30 and 30-06 are related. No. They are different cartridges that only share a 30 caliber bullet diameter.

Federal F3030FS1 is new production ammunition, not reloads, loaded in Anoka, Minnesota. Each round uses a reloadable brass case with a boxer primer and non-corrosive priming. This case ships as 10 boxes of 20 rounds for a total of 200 rounds. One lot is enough for a hunting camp or several family rifles to share the same zero for years. The 20 round boxes also slip easily into a coat pocket or truck console during the season.