Last reviewed: 2026-04-18 by Jake Terry, FFL07/SOT3, NRA-certified firearms instructor.
For whitetail hunters working lever guns in timber and brush, the Norma Whitetail 30-30 Winchester load delivers a 150 grain jacketed soft point at 2362 feet per second with 1858 foot-pounds of muzzle energy. This 30-30 Winchester ammo features an exposed lead tip over a quick-expanding core, engineered to transfer energy in the vitals of deer-sized game at woods ranges out to 150 yards. Flat-base bullet design stabilizes across tubular magazines without risk of chain-fire, and the brass case with boxer primer supports field reloading after your hunt.
Load Profile
Norma manufactures this ammunition in the United States using premium brass and non-corrosive boxer primers. The 150 grain jacketed soft point is a proven whitetail projectile — soft enough to mushroom on shoulder bone, tough enough to hold together through rib cages and reach the far-side hide. Muzzle velocity of 2362 fps drops to approximately 1900 fps at 100 yards, retaining over 1200 foot-pounds for clean kills on broadside shots. Norma loads each case to match velocities within ±25 fps across the 20-round box, so your zero holds shot to shot.
Specs at a Glance
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Caliber | 30-30 Winchester |
| Bullet weight | 150 Grains |
| Bullet type | Jacketed Soft Point |
| Muzzle velocity | 2362 Feet Per Second |
| Muzzle energy | 1858 Foot Pounds |
| Rounds/box | 20 Round |
| Case | Brass |
| Primer | Boxer |
| Corrosive | No |
| Reloadable | Yes |
| Intended use | Hunting |
| Manufacturer | Norma |
This load runs clean in Winchester 94s, Marlin 336s, and Henry lever rifles chambered in 30-30 Winchester. Reloadable brass holds up through multiple firings when sized and trimmed to SAAMI spec. Browse the full 30-30 ammo selection for additional grain weights and bullet profiles.
Safe Handling & Compliance
Federal law requires purchasers to be at least 18 years old for rifle and shotgun ammunition, and at least 21 for handgun ammunition. Ammunition cannot be shipped to certain states, counties, and cities — review our ammunition shipping restrictions before ordering. Store ammunition in a cool, dry location away from heat sources and out of reach of unauthorized users.
- Follow the four rules of firearm safety at all times — treat every firearm as loaded, never point at anything you are not willing to destroy, keep your finger off the trigger until ready to fire, and know your target and what is beyond it.
- Verify current federal, state, and local ammunition regulations before ordering — some jurisdictions restrict lead-core projectiles or impose magazine capacity limits.
- This product can expose you to lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm — wash hands after handling and avoid breathing dust during cleanup.
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