Winchester Deer Season XP .30-30 Winchester 150gr Extreme Point Ammo Ballistics
Brass Case • Extreme Point • MPN: X3030DS
Winchester Deer Season XP .30-30 Winchester 150gr Extreme Point Ammo Ballistics
Brass Case • Extreme Point • MPN: X3030DS
Trajectory @ 100yd Zero
| Range | Velocity | Energy | Drop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muzzle | 2389 fps | 1903 ft-lb | — |
| 25 yds | 2292 fps | 1750 ft-lb | -0.5" |
| 50 yds | 2197 fps | 1608 ft-lb | +0.2" |
| 75 yds | 2104 fps | 1475 ft-lb | +0.3" |
| 100 yds ⊕ | 2014 fps | 1351 ft-lb | +0.0" |
| 125 yds | 1926 fps | 1235 ft-lb | -0.9" |
| 150 yds | 1840 fps | 1128 ft-lb | -2.3" |
| 175 yds | 1757 fps | 1029 ft-lb | -4.4" |
| 200 yds | 1677 fps | 937 ft-lb | -7.2" |
| 225 yds | 1600 fps | 853 ft-lb | -10.7" |
| 250 yds | 1526 fps | 776 ft-lb | -15.1" |
| 275 yds | 1456 fps | 706 ft-lb | -20.5" |
| 300 yds | 1389 fps | 643 ft-lb | -26.9" |
| 325 yds | 1327 fps | 586 ft-lb | -34.3" |
| 350 yds | 1268 fps | 536 ft-lb | -43.1" |
| 375 yds | 1216 fps | 492 ft-lb | -53.1" |
| 400 yds | 1168 fps | 454 ft-lb | -64.7" |
| 425 yds | 1126 fps | 422 ft-lb | -77.8" |
| 450 yds | 1089 fps | 395 ft-lb | -92.7" |
| 475 yds | 1056 fps | 372 ft-lb | -109.3" |
| 500 yds | 1028 fps | 352 ft-lb | -128.0" |
Product Overview
Winchester engineered the Deer Season XP specifically for whitetail hunters, loading a 150-grain Extreme Point bullet at 2390 feet per second with 1902 foot-pounds of energy. The Extreme Point design features an oversized polymer tip that creates a larger impact diameter than conventional expanding bullets. This translates to rapid energy transfer and substantial wound channels that drop deer quickly.
The aggressive expansion philosophy behind this load prioritizes fast incapacitation over deep penetration. On broadside shots through the ribs, the Extreme Point opens dramatically, damaging lungs and heart tissue effectively. Deer hit in the vitals rarely travel far, reducing tracking distance and recovery time—a meaningful advantage when hunting alone or in thick cover where blood trails matter.
Whitetail hunters working food plots, hardwood ridges, and mixed timber terrain will find this load well-matched to their conditions. Shot distances typically range from 40 to 150 yards, and the Extreme Point performs consistently across that envelope. The polymer tip also improves feeding reliability in lever actions compared to exposed-lead designs that can deform during the feeding cycle.
- Extreme Point design creates larger initial wound channels than conventional expanding bullets, transferring energy rapidly for quick incapacitation on lung and heart shots.
- Polymer tip improves feeding reliability through lever actions while initiating consistent expansion across the velocity range typical of .30-30 hunting distances.
- Purpose-built for deer hunting rather than designed as a general-purpose bullet, with terminal characteristics optimized for whitetail-sized game.
- Reduced tracking distances mean faster recovery, particularly valuable when hunting alone or in thick cover where following blood trails proves difficult.
- Aggressive expansion can limit penetration on steeply quartering shots where bullets must travel through shoulder muscle and bone to reach vital organs.
- Close-range impacts under 50 yards may produce violent expansion that damages meat around the wound channel more than controlled-expansion designs.
- Single-purpose design lacks the versatility of traditional soft points—hunters who might encounter larger game should consider alternatives with deeper penetration.
All Winchester Deer Season XP .30-30 Winchester 150gr Extreme Point Ammo Prices
| DEALER | QTY | PRICE | SHIPPING | TOTAL | PRICE/RD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Basin Outdoors | 500 | $641.66 | $0.00 | $641.66 | $1.28 |
| Lucky Gunner | 200 | $250.00 | $18.92 | $268.92 | $1.34 |
| Black Basin Outdoors | 200 | $276.61 | $0.00 | $276.61 | $1.38 |
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