30-30 Ammo Background & Common Uses

30-30 Ammo for Sale. First introduced in 1895. The 30-30 Winchester is a lever action rifle cartridge and one of the first to be designed for smokeless powder. It is also known as the 7.62x51mmR (not to be confused with 7.62 NATO) and the .30 WCF (Winchester Center Fire). A solid medium range performer that shines in wooded environments. The 30-30 is an excellent deer cartridge that produces a manageable level of recoil.

Rifles chambered in 30-30 include the classic Winchester Model 1894 as well as the Marlin 336 and several models from Mossberg and Rossi. Some bolt-action rifles have also been offered in this caliber, though this is considered a somewhat unusual pairing.

So, What Does “.30-3″0 Mean?

The 30-30 designation in .30-30 Winchester ammunition originally referred to a 30 caliber bullet that used 30 grain of powder. Today, loads have changed as technology has allowed us to get more for our money and the powder charge may not exactly line up to that “30-30” designation. 30-30 Ammo for Sale.