160gr. Hornady FTX Load Data (30-30Win)

[Tactical30]

Im am wondering what some of you guys are using with this new bullet.

I am getting ready to load up some these bullets with <span style="text-decoration: underline">34.0gr. of the new LeverEvolution powder (Winchester Brass, CCI #200 Primers)</span>

I googled this data also and found that 33.0gr. of RL-15 is extremely accurate and high velocity (for a 30-30) 1-MOA or slightly under @ 100yrds.

My only problem is, in the new Hornady Book 29.8gr. is Max with this bullet and RL-15 but the 170gr. bullets Max with this powder was around 32.1gr. and the 150gr. bullets max is 34.0gr.

Im guessing these guys that posted the 33.0gr. data rounded the 2 bullets (150gr. + 170gr.) loaded data before the new book came out. None said of any pressure signs.I dont have all the time in the world to work up loads for a 30-30win. I guess ill start at 30.0gr. or 31.0gr. and see what it does.

<span style="font-weight: bold">Post some of your load data if you loaded the 160gr. FTX bullet for the 30-30Win.</span>

 

[BrettSass844]

Re: 160gr. Hornady FTX Load Data (30-30Win)

I am getting ready to load up some using Varget. If I am not satisfied with the results I planned on picking up some of the new powder as well. I am also interested to see some load data. The factory Lever Evolution shot very well in my Marlin 336 out to 250.

 

[Justinsaneok]

Re: 160gr. Hornady FTX Load Data (30-30Win)

I'm ready to take some BLC-2 powered 160gr FTX bullets out to test later in the week.
I been trying to find some CFE223 data with no luck. I heard some crazy stuff about CFE in 8mm Mauser pushing a 170gr or 190gr bullet to 2995fps.
This is all I could find on the 160 ftx
Load Data Members
Selected Metallic Loads
.30 WCF / .30-30 Winchester (Hornady FTX Data) Reloading Data Printable Version

Warning! Notes: rifle: Winchester M94; barrel: Factory; length: 20"; twist: 1 in 12"; primer: WLR; case: Frontier; C.O.L.: 2.535"; approach maximum loads with extreme caution
Be Alert: Publisher cannot be responsible for errors in published load data.

Wt. Bullet Powder Manufacturer Powder Charge Velocity (FPS)
160 Hornady FTX Hodgdon H-4895 25.8 1800
160 Hornady FTX Hodgdon H-4895 26.8 1900
160 Hornady FTX Hodgdon H-4895 27.9 2000
160 Hornady FTX Hodgdon H-4895 28.4 2050
160 Hornady FTX Hodgdon H-4895 28.9 2100
Remarks: maximum load
160 Hornady FTX Ramshot TAC 24.7 1800
160 Hornady FTX Ramshot TAC 26.4 1900
160 Hornady FTX Ramshot TAC 28.0 2000
160 Hornady FTX Ramshot TAC 28.9 2050
160 Hornady FTX Ramshot TAC 29.7 2100
Remarks: maximum load
160 Hornady FTX Hodgdon H-335 25.7 1800
160 Hornady FTX Hodgdon H-335 27.1 1900
160 Hornady FTX Hodgdon H-335 28.5 2000
160 Hornady FTX Hodgdon H-335 29.2 2050
Remarks: maximum load
160 Hornady FTX Alliant RL-15 27.2 1800
160 Hornady FTX Alliant RL-15 28.2 1900
160 Hornady FTX Alliant RL-15 29.3 2000
160 Hornady FTX Alliant RL-15 29.8 2050
Remarks: maximum load
160 Hornady FTX Accurate AAC-2520 25.9 1800
160 Hornady FTX Accurate AAC-2520 27.9 1900
160 Hornady FTX Accurate AAC-2520 29.8 2000
160 Hornady FTX Accurate AAC-2520 30.7 2050
160 Hornady FTX Accurate AAC-2520 31.7 2100
Remarks: maximum load
160 Hornady FTX IMR IMR-4895 26.7 1800
160 Hornady FTX IMR IMR-4895 28.2 1900
160 Hornady FTX IMR IMR-4895 29.8 2000
Remarks: maximum load
160 Hornady FTX Winchester W-748 28.0 1800
160 Hornady FTX Winchester W-748 29.4 1900
160 Hornady FTX Winchester W-748 30.8 2000
160 Hornady FTX Winchester W-748 31.5 2050
Remarks: maximum load
160 Hornady FTX Hodgdon BL-C(2) 30.1 1800
160 Hornady FTX Hodgdon BL-C(2) 31.4 1900
160 Hornady FTX Hodgdon BL-C(2) 32.6 2000
160 Hornady FTX Hodgdon BL-C(2) 33.3 2050
Remarks: maximum load