Berry's 308 Cal 150gr RS (30-30 Win)

Berry’s 308 Cal 150gr RS (30-30 Win)

Berry’s 308 Cal 150gr RS (30-30 Win) is a plated bullet component designed for handloaders producing ammunition for classic lever-action rifles chambered in .30-30 Winchester. This 150-grain Round Shoulder (RS) bullet is tailored for safe use in tubular magazines and provides clean, consistent performance in hunting, range, and recreational loads. Sold as a component only—not factory-loaded ammunition—it supports the creation of reliable, lead-free loads for one of America’s most enduring hunting cartridges.

This bullet features a swaged lead core electroplated with copper to its final weight, followed by a re-strike process to ensure precise diameter and uniform weight. Measuring .834″ in bullet overall length, it is intended to be seated to a cartridge overall length of approximately 2.550″, fully compatible with SAAMI specifications for .30-30 Winchester. The plating fully encapsulates the core, eliminating exposed lead and minimizing barrel fouling—making it suitable for both indoor and outdoor environments.

The round shoulder profile enhances safe cycling in tubular magazines by avoiding pointed tips that could cause primer ignition in recoil. This geometry also promotes consistent chambering and stable flight, ideal for medium-game hunting and brush-country shooting. The 150gr weight offers a balance between flat trajectory and adequate terminal energy, especially in traditional lever-action rifle barrels.

Berry’s specifies a maximum velocity of 2,000 feet per second for this plated bullet. Exceeding this limit may result in bullet core separation or degraded accuracy due to copper fouling. Load data for cast or jacketed bullets of the same weight and profile is suitable. A taper or roll crimp can be applied, but care must be taken to avoid over-crimping, which can impair structural integrity and increase fouling.

Berry’s 308 Cal 150gr RS (30-30 Win) offers handloaders a clean, safe, and cost-effective solution for loading .30-30 Winchester ammunition. Its plated construction, safe magazine geometry, and re-strike precision make it ideal for hunting, traditional lever-action shooting, or general purpose .308 caliber handloading in platforms requiring flat-tipped bullets.