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SIERRA 2020 30CAL 125 GR HP/FN (30-30) 100 CT.
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SKU: 2020-092763020203
Overview
Built for the 30-30 Winchester cartridge, this 125-grain hollow point flat nose bullet is aimed at hunters who want a dependable option for short-range use. Its cannelure is positioned to support proper overall length and smooth feeding, while the jacket is tailored to 30-30 velocities. The design is described as suitable for deer-sized game and varmints, with PowerJacket construction intended to promote uniform expansion and penetration. It is also noted as usable in other 30 caliber cartridges and select handgun applications when velocity stays within the stated range, but it is intended for distances of about 125 to 150 yards.
Why Hunters Choose the Sierra Bullets
30-30 Winchester
Cartridge and its velocity range
Precisely Located
Cannelure supports proper overall length
Suitable Deer-sized
Game and varmint applications
Powerjacket Construction
Is intended for reliable expansion
Can Be
Used in other .30 caliber
Key Features
- Designed for the 30-30 Winchester cartridge and 30-30 velocities.
- Cannelure is positioned for proper overall length and fast, trouble-free feeding.
- 125-grain bullet weight is suited to deer-sized game and varmints.
- PowerJacket construction is intended to provide reliable expansion and good penetration.
- Can be used in other 30 caliber cartridges within stated velocity limits.
- Short-range bullet suitable when maximum ranges do not exceed 125 to 150 yards.
Best Used For
- Hunters loading 30-30 Winchester rifles for deer-sized game at traditional short ranges.
- Reloaders seeking a bullet suited to varmints and other game within 125 to 150 yards.
- Shooters wanting a 30 caliber bullet designed for 30-30 velocities and fast feeding.
- Handgun reloaders using cartridges that produce 2200 to 2500 fps at the muzzle.
- Experienced reloaders matching bullet weight to game weight for varied hunting applications.
Specifications
| Bullet Caliber | 30 caliber |
|---|---|
| Bullet Type | HP/FN |
| Bullet Weight | 125 gr |
| Cannelure | Precisely located to provide proper over-all-length (OAL) for fast, trouble-free feeding |
| Cartridge | 30-30 Winchester |
| Construction | PowerJacket |
| Jacket | Tailored specifically to 30-30 velocities |
| Load Data Note | Check your reloading manual or go to a powder manufacturers website for load data. |
| Maximum Range | 125 to 150 yards |
| Quantity | 100 ct. |
| Recommended Game | Deer-sized game, varmints |
| Use | Rifle and handgun |
| Velocity Range Handgun | 2200 to 2500 fps at the muzzle |
| Velocity Range Rifle | 2500 to 2600 fps maximum |
Pros
- Designed for the 30-30 Winchester cartridge and its velocity range
- Precisely located cannelure supports proper overall length and feeding
- Suitable for deer-sized game and varmint applications
- PowerJacket construction is intended for reliable expansion and penetration
- Can be used in other .30 caliber cartridges within stated velocity limits
- Short-range design suits hunting where maximum ranges stay within 125 to 150 yards
Considerations & Trade-offs
- Designed around 30-30 Winchester velocities, so it is not a general-purpose choice for higher-velocity 30 caliber loads.
- The bullet is described as a short-range option, with suitability limited to maximum ranges of about 125 to 150 yards.
- Use outside the 30-30 cartridge is possible, but only within the stated velocity windows, so load selection needs to be checked carefully.
- The 125-grain weight is presented as versatile, but game and cartridge matching still matters for appropriate use.
Suggested Comparisons
- 30-30 Winchester hunting bullets
- 30 caliber reloading bullets
- deer and varmints hunting bullets
- short-range game bullets
Suggested Accessories
- Reloading dies
- Powder scale
- Case trimmer
- Bullet puller
Frequently Asked Questions
What cartridge was this bullet designed for?
It was designed for the 30-30 Winchester cartridge.
Is it limited to 30-30 Winchester only?
No. The description says it is not restricted to 30-30 Winchester and can be used in other 30 caliber cartridges if muzzle velocity does not exceed 2500 to 2600 fps.
What game is this bullet described as suitable for?
The source says it performs admirably on deer-sized game and is suitable for varmints as well. It also states it can be used for game ranging from varmints to large game, such as elk, if bullet weight is matched to game weight.
What should I know about feeding and seating?
Each bullet has a cannelure positioned to provide the proper overall length for fast, trouble-free feeding.
What range is this bullet intended for?
The description says these are short-range bullets and are suitable only when maximum ranges do not exceed 125 to 150 yards.