150gr. vs 170 gr. 30-30

[Mariosjsk8]

So, as some of you know I got my first hunting rifle. I like my 30-30 and it's an awesome gun to shoot. Now I was getting it zeroed in with 150 gr. bullets but was wondering If i should use the 170 gr for pigs. Any info or opinions. What is the main difference?

[Chuck N. Lead]

150 to 180gr. is popular for whitetail deer wich are thin skinned and have light bones. I would think that you would want a heavy bullet for effective penetration through the heavy hide and bone or a wild boar. You might want to start with the heaviest bullet available for that cartridge and work you're way down as needed.

[Rick]

There is an identical post in the hog hunting section - as I responded there, I would try the Federal (I think it is that brand) with the 170 gr Nosler Partition bullet. If that shoots well, I would use nothing else on deer or pigs. If you reload, then use that bullet to work up a load. If your rifle just does not like that bullet at all, then I'd use a Remington Corelokt or Winchester Power Point in 170 gr. I do not think you gain enough velocity with the 150 gr bullet over the 170 gr to give it much of an advantage.