Xtreme 30 cal bullets

Nathan · February 21, 2018, 06:18 PM

Xtreme makes a 30 cal bullet....30 cal 150 gr FP

LINK

Does anybody reload with this bullet? What are you loading for? What velocity?

disseminator · February 21, 2018, 06:53 PM

Based on the comments on the page you linked, I'd say light 30-30.

jamaica · February 21, 2018, 06:58 PM

I have not used that bullet. Sounds like a good one for a 30-30. What are their prices like? I don't know about you but I started to reload thinking I could save some money. Fat chance, I just shot more. All you can do is give it a try, if it looks like something that will work for you.

disseminator · February 21, 2018, 07:04 PM

I have used the Berrys 220g for the 300 blackout and they were good but are expensive.

joneb · February 21, 2018, 09:46 PM

Xtreme sent me 30 ct of these 150 gr FP to try, they have thin plating and were only rated to 1500 fps

So following their velocity recommendations I loaded these blue dot and worked up to 1,500 FPS for 30-30 Win, the accuracy was good but at 100 yds these loads printed about 6" low when compared to a standard load.
I'm not sure what Xtreme was thinking of for this bullet, I did not order more of these.
I use xtreme's 123 gr .312" in 7.62x39 with good results, these are rated to 2,000 fps, if Xtreme plates these bullets for lower velocities I wish they would up the weight, a 170 gr .30 cal rated for 2,000 fps and a 150 gr .312" rated for 2,000 fps would be a good idea.

Slamfire · February 21, 2018, 10:53 PM

The maximum I can push cast bullets in my Marlin 336 is 1600 fps, then the group blows. So a plated bullet at 1500 fps is not exactly an improvement. The 30-30 is not a magnum cartridge by any means, and if you want your 150 grain bullet to shoot to point of impact, you need to get the velocity up closer to factory jacketed. This is what I got with factory 150 Core Lokt's.

Marlin M336 microgroove barrel,

150 gr Core-Lokt SP Remington Factory

29 Dec 2011 T = 56 °F

Ave Vel = 2253
Std Dev = 13
ES = 31
High = 2268
Low = 2237
N = 7

HankC1 · February 22, 2018, 05:58 PM

I load it with Tail Boss in my 308 and 7.62x39. Fairly accurate but I only shoot at 50 yds. 5 shots group size is a bit smaller than a US Quarter at 50 yds. My 168 gr Nosler bullet at full powder can do better, but it is fun at 8 cents a pop. Now they are 10c and I see no point to buy more.

Average Joe · February 22, 2018, 06:05 PM

They are only good for under 1500 fps. Not much you can do with that in a rifle.

std7mag · February 22, 2018, 10:28 PM

How much is trigger time worth?
Shoot them during off season. Sight in with your hunting load before deer season.
Good to go.

February 21, 2018, 06:18 PM	#1
Nathan Senior Member Join Date: July 1, 2001 Posts: 6,325	Xtreme 30 cal bullets Xtreme makes a 30 cal bullet....30 cal 150 gr FP LINK Does anybody reload with this bullet? What are you loading for? What velocity?

February 21, 2018, 09:46 PM	#5
joneb Senior Member Join Date: December 10, 2005 Location: Central , OR Posts: 1,888	Xtreme sent me 30 ct of these 150 gr FP to try, they have thin plating and were only rated to 1500 fps So following their velocity recommendations I loaded these blue dot and worked up to 1,500 FPS for 30-30 Win, the accuracy was good but at 100 yds these loads printed about 6" low when compared to a standard load. I'm not sure what Xtreme was thinking of for this bullet, I did not order more of these. I use xtreme's 123 gr .312" in 7.62x39 with good results, these are rated to 2,000 fps, if Xtreme plates these bullets for lower velocities I wish they would up the weight, a 170 gr .30 cal rated for 2,000 fps and a 150 gr .312" rated for 2,000 fps would be a good idea. Last edited by joneb; February 21, 2018 at 10:10 PM.

February 21, 2018, 10:53 PM	#6
Slamfire Senior Member Join Date: May 27, 2007 Posts: 5,261	The maximum I can push cast bullets in my Marlin 336 is 1600 fps, then the group blows. So a plated bullet at 1500 fps is not exactly an improvement. The 30-30 is not a magnum cartridge by any means, and if you want your 150 grain bullet to shoot to point of impact, you need to get the velocity up closer to factory jacketed. This is what I got with factory 150 Core Lokt's. Marlin M336 microgroove barrel, 150 gr Core-Lokt SP Remington Factory 29 Dec 2011 T = 56 °F Ave Vel = 2253 Std Dev = 13 ES = 31 High = 2268 Low = 2237 N = 7 __________________ If I'm not shooting, I'm reloading.

February 21, 2018, 06:53 PM	#2
disseminator Senior Member Join Date: November 26, 2016 Location: Minnesota Posts: 960	Based on the comments on the page you linked, I'd say light 30-30.

February 21, 2018, 06:58 PM	#3
jamaica Senior Member Join Date: March 24, 2006 Location: Northern Utah Posts: 705	I have not used that bullet. Sounds like a good one for a 30-30. What are their prices like? I don't know about you but I started to reload thinking I could save some money. Fat chance, I just shot more. All you can do is give it a try, if it looks like something that will work for you.

February 21, 2018, 07:04 PM	#4
disseminator Senior Member Join Date: November 26, 2016 Location: Minnesota Posts: 960	I have used the Berrys 220g for the 300 blackout and they were good but are expensive.

February 22, 2018, 05:58 PM	#7
HankC1 Senior Member Join Date: April 4, 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 531	I load it with Tail Boss in my 308 and 7.62x39. Fairly accurate but I only shoot at 50 yds. 5 shots group size is a bit smaller than a US Quarter at 50 yds. My 168 gr Nosler bullet at full powder can do better, but it is fun at 8 cents a pop. Now they are 10c and I see no point to buy more.

February 22, 2018, 06:05 PM	#8
Average Joe Senior Member Join Date: August 29, 2005 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,325	They are only good for under 1500 fps. Not much you can do with that in a rifle.

February 22, 2018, 10:28 PM	#9
std7mag Senior Member Join Date: June 23, 2013 Location: Central Taxylvania.. Posts: 3,609	How much is trigger time worth? Shoot them during off season. Sight in with your hunting load before deer season. Good to go.