30-30 Bolt Action Non Lead Bullets

[NorCalFocus]

So I have a Springfield 30-30 bolt action that is my hunting gun for here in CA. My dad worked up a custom hand load for it, before he gave me the gun and all the reloading supplies. We're using a 130gn single shot soft point pistol bullet. Because its a bolt action, and its not tube feed, we were able to use the pointy bullets. The pistol bullet also will open up with the slower speeds of a 30-30.

So I'm starting to look into a non-lead replacement for it. I like what I've read about the Hornady GMX and I can load the 150gn 308's in the 30-30, but will it open up at the slower speed? Does anyone know of a non lead 30 cal bullet for single shot pistol? I'm not asking for your secret recipe, just point a finger in the right direction please.

['ol shooter]

Ask Hornady, they are very good with consumers questions.

[NorCalFocus]

Thank you I will do that.


*EDIT*
Looks like I won't do that til the 26th, lol.

[FLIGHT762]

This is designed to open up at 30/30 velocities:

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/388970/barnes-triple-shock-x-bullets-30-30-caliber-308-diameter-150-grain-flat-nose-lead-free-box-of-50

Or, you can try any of the lead free bullets designed for the 300 Black:

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/614359/barnes-tipped-tac-tx-bullets-300-aac-blackout-300-whisper-308-diameter-110-grain-flat-base-lead-free-box-of-50

[Divernhunter]

The Barnes 130gr TTSX would work well. You need to push the non-lead fast for them to work best. They also preform like a bullet 30% heavier. So drop down in weight and move them faster.
OR barnes makes a 150gr bullet designed for the lever action rifles which would also work. It is 150gr TSX FN.
If you need load data for either PM me.

[NorCalFocus]

I saw the Barnes TTSX and was wondering how those 130s would work. With my current load I can stretch out to 250-300 yards so I was hoping to do the same with a non lead. Thanks for the info guys.

[Divernhunter]

The 130grTTSX will work. 250-300 honest yards hunting with a 30-30 is streching it but if you can great.

If you need any help I am very near you