Winchester Ballistic Silvertip .30-30 Winchester 150gr BST Ammo Ballistics
Nickel Plated Case • Ballistic Silvertip • MPN: SBST3030
Winchester Ballistic Silvertip .30-30 Winchester 150gr BST Ammo Ballistics
Nickel Plated Case • Ballistic Silvertip • MPN: SBST3030
Trajectory @ 100yd Zero
| Range | Velocity | Energy | Drop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muzzle | 2390 fps | 1903 ft-lb | — |
| 25 yds | 2299 fps | 1761 ft-lb | -0.5" |
| 50 yds | 2211 fps | 1628 ft-lb | +0.1" |
| 75 yds | 2124 fps | 1504 ft-lb | +0.3" |
| 100 yds ⊕ | 2040 fps | 1387 ft-lb | +0.0" |
| 125 yds | 1958 fps | 1277 ft-lb | -0.8" |
| 150 yds | 1877 fps | 1174 ft-lb | -2.2" |
| 175 yds | 1799 fps | 1079 ft-lb | -4.2" |
| 200 yds | 1724 fps | 990 ft-lb | -6.9" |
| 225 yds | 1650 fps | 908 ft-lb | -10.3" |
| 250 yds | 1580 fps | 832 ft-lb | -14.6" |
| 275 yds | 1512 fps | 762 ft-lb | -19.6" |
| 300 yds | 1448 fps | 698 ft-lb | -25.7" |
| 325 yds | 1386 fps | 640 ft-lb | -32.8" |
| 350 yds | 1328 fps | 588 ft-lb | -41.0" |
| 375 yds | 1274 fps | 541 ft-lb | -50.4" |
| 400 yds | 1224 fps | 499 ft-lb | -61.2" |
| 425 yds | 1179 fps | 463 ft-lb | -73.4" |
| 450 yds | 1139 fps | 432 ft-lb | -87.1" |
| 475 yds | 1103 fps | 405 ft-lb | -102.6" |
| 500 yds | 1071 fps | 382 ft-lb | -119.8" |
Product Overview
Winchester's Ballistic Silvertip loads a 150-grain polymer-tipped bullet at 2390 feet per second, generating 1902 foot-pounds of muzzle energy. The polymer tip serves dual purposes: it initiates expansion on impact and improves aerodynamics compared to flat-nose designs. The 0.232 ballistic coefficient—modest by spitzer standards but excellent for lever-action ammunition—helps this load shoot flatter than traditional .30-30 options.
The nickel-plated cases distinguish this load from standard brass offerings. Nickel resists corrosion better than brass, feeds more smoothly through the action, and extracts reliably even in adverse conditions. Hunters who carry their rifles in wet weather or store ammunition for extended periods between seasons appreciate these practical benefits.
This load suits hunters who want to stretch the .30-30's effective range beyond traditional brush-gun distances. The improved trajectory makes 175 to 200-yard shots more practical, particularly in mixed terrain where timber opens into clearings or power line cuts. Deer hunters in the upper Midwest and Northeast who encounter these transitional zones find the Ballistic Silvertip handles both close timber shots and occasional longer opportunities across openings.
- Polymer tip improves ballistic coefficient to 0.232, producing noticeably flatter trajectory than flat-nose ammunition at distances beyond 125 yards.
- Nickel-plated cases resist corrosion, feed smoothly through lever actions, and extract reliably even when wet or cold—practical advantages for hunting in variable weather.
- The polymer tip compresses safely in tubular magazines while initiating consistent expansion on game, combining lever-action compatibility with modern bullet performance.
- Controlled expansion from the Silvertip design penetrates adequately for quartering shots while still creating effective wound channels on broadside impacts.
- Premium pricing makes this impractical for high-volume practice—most hunters zero with Ballistic Silvertip but practice with less expensive loads.
- Within 125 yards where most .30-30 shots occur, the trajectory advantage over flat-nose ammunition amounts to roughly an inch, offering minimal practical benefit.
- Nickel plating can mask case condition issues like cracks or pressure signs that show more clearly on standard brass, complicating inspection for reloaders.
All Winchester Ballistic Silvertip .30-30 Winchester 150gr BST Ammo Prices
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