Buffalo Bore Heavy .30-30 Winchester 190gr JFN Ammo Ballistics
Brass Case • JFN • MPN: 28A/20
Buffalo Bore Heavy .30-30 Winchester 190gr JFN Ammo Ballistics
Brass Case • JFN • MPN: 28A/20
Trajectory @ 100yd Zero
| Range | Velocity | Energy | Drop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muzzle | 2100 fps | 1861 ft-lb | — |
| 25 yds | 2033 fps | 1745 ft-lb | -0.3" |
| 50 yds | 1969 fps | 1636 ft-lb | +0.4" |
| 75 yds | 1905 fps | 1532 ft-lb | +0.5" |
| 100 yds ⊕ | 1843 fps | 1434 ft-lb | +0.0" |
| 125 yds | 1783 fps | 1341 ft-lb | -1.1" |
| 150 yds | 1724 fps | 1254 ft-lb | -2.9" |
| 175 yds | 1666 fps | 1172 ft-lb | -5.5" |
| 200 yds | 1610 fps | 1094 ft-lb | -8.8" |
| 225 yds | 1556 fps | 1022 ft-lb | -13.0" |
| 250 yds | 1503 fps | 954 ft-lb | -18.0" |
| 275 yds | 1453 fps | 891 ft-lb | -24.0" |
| 300 yds | 1404 fps | 832 ft-lb | -31.1" |
| 325 yds | 1357 fps | 778 ft-lb | -39.2" |
| 350 yds | 1313 fps | 728 ft-lb | -48.5" |
| 375 yds | 1271 fps | 682 ft-lb | -59.1" |
| 400 yds | 1232 fps | 641 ft-lb | -71.1" |
| 425 yds | 1196 fps | 603 ft-lb | -84.4" |
| 450 yds | 1162 fps | 570 ft-lb | -99.3" |
| 475 yds | 1132 fps | 540 ft-lb | -115.8" |
| 500 yds | 1104 fps | 514 ft-lb | -133.9" |
Product Overview
Buffalo Bore loads the heaviest practical bullet available for the .30-30: a 190-grain jacketed flat nose at 2100 feet per second, producing 1860 foot-pounds of muzzle energy. This ammunition represents the outer edge of what the cartridge can deliver. The heavy bullet maintains momentum through tissue better than lighter options, and Buffalo Bore's reputation for loading to maximum safe pressures ensures hunters get every bit of performance the .30-30 case can provide.
The extra bullet weight transforms the .30-30's terminal performance on larger game. Standard 150 to 170-grain loads perform adequately on deer but can struggle when shots require penetrating heavy bone or traveling through significant tissue on quartering angles. The 190-grain bullet carries enough mass to stay on course through obstacles that might deflect lighter projectiles, reaching vital organs from angles that challenge conventional ammunition.
Hunters who want one rifle for varied game—deer through black bear, potentially even elk at close range—find the Heavy .30-30 expands their options without changing platforms. The lever-action .30-30 remains quick-handling in thick timber where these larger animals are typically encountered, and the 190-grain load provides the penetration those tougher animals require. This isn't an everyday deer load, but rather a specialized tool for hunters pushing their .30-30 beyond traditional limits.
- The 190-grain bullet provides maximum momentum for the .30-30 cartridge, penetrating deeper on large game and quartering shots than any standard factory load.
- Buffalo Bore's hand-loading approach and maximum-pressure philosophy extract peak performance from the cartridge, pushing the .30-30 into territory normally reserved for larger calibers.
- Jacketed flat-nose design feeds safely through tubular magazines while maximizing bullet weight within the .30-30's overall length constraints.
- American small-batch manufacturing with quality control standards that exceed typical mass-production ammunition.
- Maximum-pressure loading demands modern rifles in good mechanical condition—not appropriate for antique Winchester 94s, wall-hanger rifles, or guns with unknown service history.
- Lower velocity of 2100 fps creates significant trajectory arc beyond 100 yards, requiring hunters to know their holdovers precisely or limit engagement distances.
- Specialty pricing and limited retail distribution means planning ahead rather than finding boxes on the shelf at local sporting goods stores.
- Overkill for deer-sized game at typical ranges—the deep penetration means bullets often exit with retained energy rather than depositing it inside the animal.
All Buffalo Bore Heavy .30-30 Winchester 190gr JFN Ammo Prices
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