For big game hunting, the Federal Power-Shok .30-30 Winchester 170gr jacketed soft point load (Federal part no. 3030B) gives .30-30 Winchester shooters a 170-grain option. Federal Ammunition loads Power-Shok with a traditional lead-core hunting bullet and quality brass, primers and propellant, a combination built for accurate, dependable performance without a premium price. .30-30 Winchester is the classic lever-action deer cartridge. Federal publishes 2,200 fps and 1,827 ft-lb at the muzzle, falling to 1,619 fps and 990 ft-lb by 200 yards. You get 20 rounds in the box, a practical count for confirming zero and filling a hunting-season belt.

Key Specifications

• Federal lists the caliber as .30-30 Winchester, the cartridge your firearm must be marked for.
• Bullet weight is 170 grains, a published figure that tells you where this load sits among the other .30-30 Winchester Power-Shok weights.
• The bullet type is jacketed soft point, a lead-core design that Federal built for expansion on game.
• Muzzle velocity is 2,200 fps, a published figure that sets the starting point for your drop and wind calculations.
• Muzzle energy is 1,827 ft-lb, the energy Federal lists at the muzzle before the bullet starts to slow.
• Energy at 200 yards is 990 ft-lb, useful for judging how much power remains at typical hunting distances.
• The ballistic coefficient is .254, the number that governs how well the bullet resists drag and wind.
• The load is built on brass cases with quality primers and propellant, per Federal’s description.
• Each box contains 20 rounds, a count that suits both a sight-in trip and a hunting season.
• Federal rates this load for big game hunting, which matches the use it was designed around.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many rounds come in a box, and what is the muzzle velocity? Each box contains 20 rounds. Federal lists a muzzle velocity of 2,200 fps and 1,827 ft-lb of muzzle energy for this load. Its use rating is big game hunting.

What chambering does this 170-grain load use? It is loaded in .30-30 Winchester, the designation Federal lists for this product. Check that the marking on your barrel or receiver reads the same before you buy.

What kind of bullet is in the 170-grain Power-Shok load? It uses a 170-grain jacketed soft point bullet, a traditional lead-core hunting design that Federal pairs with quality brass, primers and propellant.

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