Spitzers in a .30-30 & velocity?

[deadcoyote]

I have a Stevens model 325, a bolt action 30-30 with a box magazine. I've been thinking of loading up some ammo with 168 grain noslers for hunting. I don't have a chronograph, would the velocity gain be very significant or not so much? I live and hunt in a densely wooded area, might just stick with the tried and true 170 grain flat soft points.

[mark501w]

I think with the ability to load spitzer bullets you have the ability to get the max out of that cartridge. Why not try 150's for a boost in velocity?

[JagerDog]

Any velocity gain will be at extended distances (higher BC = less velocity scrubbed over time/distance). Chrono isn't going to tell you anything other than muzzle velocity. The rest is available in charts or math.

[Dark Mod]

Spitzers are more for distance than velocity. They will simply maintain velocity better at distance.

The typical flat tip bullet is awesome for hunting, i would prefer a flat tip buletts for game within 300 yards. Anything further than that and youd be better off with a different cartridge

[Divernhunter]

Use 150gr 30-30 bullets or the Hornady Flex-tip. The reason is thay are DESIGNED to expand at the 30-30 speeds. Using another bullet(spire-point type) would not help much due to the design needing higher speeds to expand well than what the 30-30 can do.
I use 30-30 bullets for reduced loads for hunting in 308/30-06 cartridges for people who cannot handle the recoil. Usually a lady or young hunter. The 30-30 bullets perform better.
The only other bullet I would suggest would be the Nosler BT bullet in 125 or 150 grain as they are a lighter constructed bullet and would give you some expansion at higher 30-30 speeds up close.