Hornady 30 Cal 100gr Short Jacket

Hornady 30 Cal 100gr Short Jacket

The Hornady 30 Cal 100gr Short Jacket is a purpose-built bullet component tailored for handloaders who need lightweight, high-velocity performance in .30-caliber platforms. Weighing 100gr with a .308-inch diameter, the 30 Cal 100gr Short Jacket is ideal for cartridges like the .30 Carbine or light .30-caliber wildcats. It offers fast, flat-shooting trajectories and dependable accuracy, especially for small game, varmints, and range training.

This 30 Cal 100gr Short Jacket bullet features an exposed lead tip and a precisely tapered copper jacket. The short jacket design leaves more of the lead core exposed for rapid expansion upon impact, making the 30 Cal 100gr Short Jacket a reliable choice for situations where quick energy transfer is preferred. Hornady’s use of a secant ogive profile enhances the ballistic efficiency, supporting better downrange performance.

The InterLock-style jacket construction in the 30 Cal 100gr Short Jacket mechanically fuses the one-piece lead core to the jacket to help retain mass during expansion. This bonding, combined with internal grooves and a cannelure for crimping, ensures the 30 Cal 100gr Short Jacket performs consistently in high-volume shooting and moderate-velocity hunting applications.

With its optimized geometry, the 30 Cal 100gr Short Jacket stabilizes well in common 1:10 twist barrels and performs reliably in semi-automatic, lever-action, and bolt-action platforms. The reduced bearing surface lowers fouling, while the short jacket length contributes to clean powder burn and smooth chambering. Handloaders targeting small to medium game appreciate the Hornady 30 Cal 100gr Short Jacket for its consistent expansion and manageable recoil.

Made in Grand Island, Nebraska, the Hornady 30 Cal 100gr Short Jacket is sold as a bullet component only. It must be paired with proper brass, powder, and primers. Known for excellent quality control, Hornady ensures that every 30 Cal 100gr Short Jacket bullet meets strict standards for jacket uniformity, core alignment, and overall accuracy. It’s a trusted option for reloaders who demand reliability and precision from a lightweight .30-caliber projectile.