Description
Hornady LEVERevolution 30-30 Win 140 Grain MonoFlex is a modern high-performance lever-action hunting load from Hornady that uses a patented polymer-tipped monolithic copper bullet to push the ballistic capability of the 30-30 Winchester cartridge well beyond what traditional flat-point loads deliver, making it the top-tier 30-30 hunting ammunition choice for lever-action deer hunters who want a flatter trajectory and harder-hitting downrange performance from a classic chambering.
Key Features
Caliber: 30-30 Winchester
Bullet Type: MonoFlex, monolithic copper with Flex Tip polymer tip
Bullet Weight: 140 grains
Muzzle Velocity: 2,465 fps (24 in. test barrel)
Muzzle Energy: 1,889 ft-lbs
Velocity at 100 yards: 2,183 fps
Energy at 100 yards: 1,481 ft-lbs
Velocity at 200 yards: 1,920 fps
Energy at 200 yards: 1,146 ft-lbs
Trajectory at 100 yards (200-yard zero): 0.0 in.
Trajectory at 200 yards (200-yard zero): -5.8 in.
Casing: Brass, reloadable
Primer: Centerfire
Rounds Per Box: 20
Rounds Per Case: 200
Suggested Use: Deer, black bear, thin-skinned big game
Special Features
The patented Flex Tip elastomer polymer tip initiates consistent, reliable expansion at a wide range of velocities while its soft composition safely compresses inside tubular lever-action magazines without generating pressure on the primer of the round ahead of it, solving the long-standing pointed-bullet safety problem in lever guns
The MonoFlex bullet body is machined from a single piece of copper alloy with no lead core, delivering high weight retention through the target for deep, consistent penetration on deer and bear-sized game
LEVERevolution propellants are optimized to reach maximum muzzle velocity within conventional pressure limits, adding up to 250 fps over traditional flat-point 30-30 loads without requiring any modification to the firearm
The higher ballistic coefficient produced by the pointed MonoFlex profile generates up to 40 percent more downrange energy than conventional flat-point bullets at equivalent ranges, extending the practical hunting range of lever-action 30-30 rifles beyond what standard loads can achieve
Reloadable brass casing construction lets handloaders recover fired brass and reload using standard 30-30 Winchester dies, extending the value of each box
Practical Benefits
Deer hunters who push their lever-action shots past the 100-yard mark get a load that holds velocity and energy with a trajectory that stays flat enough for confident shot placement without extreme holdover
The MonoFlex bullet retains its mass through impact, making it a strong choice for hunters pursuing both whitetail deer and black bear with the same rifle and load
The Flex Tip makes this one of the only spitzer-profile loads safe to use in a fully loaded tubular magazine on a Marlin 336, Winchester 94, or Henry lever-action, so you get the aerodynamic advantage without the safety compromise
Hunters who have always zeroed a 30-30 for 100 yards and accepted a sharp drop at 150 and 200 yards will find this load holds a dramatically flatter arc across those distances
Your lever-action performs at a level that closes the gap on modern short-action cartridges when you run the Hornady LEVERevolution 140 grain MonoFlex and take the time to re-zero for the load’s flatter trajectory
The Hornady LEVERevolution 30-30 Win 140 Grain MonoFlex is a capable tool for any lever-action deer hunter who wants a proven, modern-performing load that extracts the full potential from a classic 30-30 rifle.
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