Sierra 150 FP (30-30)

JJ45 · December 24, 2015, 03:55 PM

Wondering what you guys think of this bullet.

I accumulated a couple of boxes during the last "panic"

and wondered how they perform on deer inside of 100 yards.

If you have experience loading this bullet for deer, I would appreciate any opinions...Thanks, JJ

Kosh75287 · December 24, 2015, 04:34 PM

Sierra has a long-standing reputation for making superb projectiles in almost every caliber. I would think that this part of their line-up performs no less well.
You may not find a great any rave reviews about this projectile, but also consider that there are few or no complaints about it failing in use. Sometimes, THIS is as good an indicator of a projectile's efficacy as a list full of reviews.

kerreckt · December 24, 2015, 04:44 PM

Before, I started shooting almost exclusively hand cast bullets in my 30-30s, this Sierra 150 gr. flat nose item#2000 was my favorite. I still have about half a box I will eventually load and shoot. Devastating on deer around 100 yds. Last one was this bullet and 32gr.(I think) of 748. Other, than my hand cast ones, it is "the" bullet for the 30-30 round and lever action, IMHO.

JJ45 · December 24, 2015, 08:11 PM

Thanks for the replies

I have also had good luck with Sierras but all in 30-06 and 300 Savage...I started loading for the 30-30 when my son turned 12. I got him a 336 and he shot 3 bucks with it in consecutive years but lost interest in deer hunting then he got interested again, "kids"!

The bullet I loaded at that time was the Speer 170 Hot Core FP. For some reason I couldn't find any when he got back into it and found the Sierra's. I'll go with you guys advice and give them a try, I also have two Marlins but have not taken them out hunting yet...Thanks again...JJ

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JJ45 Senior Member Join Date: June 8, 2015 Posts: 908	Sierra 150 FP (30-30) Wondering what you guys think of this bullet. I accumulated a couple of boxes during the last "panic" and wondered how they perform on deer inside of 100 yards. If you have experience loading this bullet for deer, I would appreciate any opinions...Thanks, JJ

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Kosh75287 Senior Member Join Date: October 15, 2007 Posts: 820	Sierra has a long-standing reputation for making superb projectiles in almost every caliber. I would think that this part of their line-up performs no less well. You may not find a great any rave reviews about this projectile, but also consider that there are few or no complaints about it failing in use. Sometimes, THIS is as good an indicator of a projectile's efficacy as a list full of reviews. __________________ GOD BLESS JEFF COOPER, whose instructions, consultations, and publications have probably saved more lives than can ever be reliably calculated. DVC, sir. انجلو. المسلحة. جاهزة. Carpe SCOTCH!

December 24, 2015, 04:44 PM	#3
kerreckt Senior Member Join Date: May 18, 2011 Location: SE VA. Posts: 216	Before, I started shooting almost exclusively hand cast bullets in my 30-30s, this Sierra 150 gr. flat nose item#2000 was my favorite. I still have about half a box I will eventually load and shoot. Devastating on deer around 100 yds. Last one was this bullet and 32gr.(I think) of 748. Other, than my hand cast ones, it is "the" bullet for the 30-30 round and lever action, IMHO.

December 24, 2015, 08:11 PM	#4
JJ45 Senior Member Join Date: June 8, 2015 Posts: 908	Thanks for the replies I have also had good luck with Sierras but all in 30-06 and 300 Savage...I started loading for the 30-30 when my son turned 12. I got him a 336 and he shot 3 bucks with it in consecutive years but lost interest in deer hunting then he got interested again, "kids"! The bullet I loaded at that time was the Speer 170 Hot Core FP. For some reason I couldn't find any when he got back into it and found the Sierra's. I'll go with you guys advice and give them a try, I also have two Marlins but have not taken them out hunting yet...Thanks again...JJ