30-30 bullets in 308

[4extreme]

I have some 30-30 160gn FTX left over from my 30-30 lever. I just bought a 308. What do you guys think on using the FTX in the 308? These are just the bullets not ammo, I reload my own.

[d3kubicek]

I am also curious about this. They are the same diameter at .308 so I would think it would work?

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[Pioneer2]

They are .308 dia load away...some bullets may be designed to expand at lower velocities and when driven fast may come apart but they are safe to load.......Harold

[colroggal]

FTX bullets have a fairly stout jacket. A couple hundred feet per second shouldn't bust one up. Best way to test would be to shoot a row of water jugs and try to capture it.

I've loaded 170g sierras in my .308 and they hold up nicely. Use load data for a heavier projectile to start.

Colin

[saddleup]

I load 30-06 100 gr 30 cal plinkers in my 30-30 - works for me.........

[4extreme]

Originally Posted by colroggal

FTX bullets have a fairly stout jacket. A couple hundred feet per second shouldn't bust one up. Best way to test would be to shoot a row of water jugs and try to capture it.

I've loaded 170g sierras in my .308 and they hold up nicely. Use load data for a heavier projectile to start.

Colin

that is my concern, if they will hold up.

[Johnny G1]

Shot lots of 110 gr flat nose hp out of a BLR and they stayed together untill they hit, very explosive on rabbit's ect.

[Huntsman]

The only difference I see is the cannelure and maybe a bit of OAL.

[4extreme]

Originally Posted by Huntsman

The only difference I see is the cannelure and maybe a bit of OAL.

I load for max O.A.L., 0.020-0.025" from touching so the cannelure shouldn't`t be a problem. It`s also a bolt action and I don`t crimp. I`ll have to try a few and see what happens. I been saving up some milk jugs.