[CrunchBerries]

Caved in and bought a box. They seem like a high quality ammo, but I heard people having bad blood trail experiences with them on deer, was wondering if they were just better used on small deer or coyotes/wolf?

 

[McyNHMarlin]

I've never used them but wouldn't mind knowing how they work out for you. I tend to stick with the old tried and true Core-Lokt.

 

[RJY66]

I am sure they work fine but putting a boat tail on a round nose 30-30 slug is a bit of a head scratcher to me. I have had good luck with BT's in 30-06.

 

[M700]

We've had some tests and discussions of that particular bullet here on Marlin Owners:

http://www.marlinowners.com/forum/bullet-tests/52215-nosler-30-30-bullet.html

I don't remember if it was JD338 or someone else who used the 150 BST bullet on deer, but as I recall the results were quite favorable. Very heavy jacket on that bullet, particularly down towards the base.

Regards, Guy

 

[CrunchBerries]

Nice, now if only that ammo was stocked around where I live.. bought the last box. Still would love to hear good/bad stories or impressions of it on game though..

 

[Cajun]

I got a couple of friends that I work with that are firm believers in that ammo it's all they shoot in every caliber they own!!!!

 

[kraky]

i get really good accuracy out of the 3030 bt on top of h4895. 5 shots have gone under an inch. i downloaded one and ran it through a water jug into a piece of plywood at 1400 fps...by the hole in the plywood it appears to have opened. the top jacket looks thin..the mid section looks "bear ready"!

 

[kraky]

Here's another link testing that bullet and a few mores....

Nosler Reloading Forum ? View topic - 30-30 Win Deer bullet test

 

[M700]

That's one I was thinking of, but didn't find earlier. Good post!

 

[CrunchBerries]

Bringing these to the range today, ill update with pictures later.