The Federal Fusion Subsonic .30-30 Winchester 170-Grain Fusion Soft Point Factory Brass 20-round box is specialized centerfire rifle ammunition engineered explicitly for suppressed big game hunting, stealth hog management, and close-range timber deer hunting. Standard high-velocity .30-30 Winchester cartridges generate a loud downrange sonic crack that disrupts acoustic suppression and alerts nearby game in dense timber. Federal resolves these acoustic and terminal ballistics constraints by pairing an electrochemically bonded 170-grain soft-point projectile with a subsonic 1,000 FPS muzzle velocity and 377 ft-lbs of muzzle energy, delivering quiet shooting dynamics and reliable low-velocity expansion.
The primary performance advantage centers on Federal's proprietary Fusion® electrochemical bullet technology. By molecularly bonding the pure copper jacket to the pressure-formed lead core at an atomic level, jacket-core separation is virtually eliminated. Tuned specifically for subsonic expansion velocities, the soft-point nose profile blossoms predictably upon impact to maintain maximum weight retention and deep vital penetration. Additionally, the soft-point nose profile ensures complete safety inside tubular lever-action magazines.
Manufactured in the USA by Federal Ammunition under strict quality-control audits, these hunting cartridges are assembled in factory-fresh, precision-drawn reloadable brass cases. Charged with clean-burning propellants formulated specifically for steady low-velocity pressure curves, Federal Fusion Subsonic reduces carbon accumulation inside suppressor baffles while providing non-corrosive Boxer primer ignition and reusable brass cases.
Key Benefits
- Subsonic 1,000 FPS Muzzle Velocity: Eliminates downrange sonic crack for maximum acoustic suppression through rifle suppressors.
- Molecularly Bonded Fusion® Jacket: Atomic copper-to-core bonding eliminates jacket separation for high weight retention and deep penetration.
- Tubular Magazine Safe Profile: Soft-point nose geometry ensures safe, reliable feeding in classic lever-action rifles.
- Clean-Burning Subsonic Propellants: Formulated to minimize fouling inside suppressor baffles and firearm actions.
Technical Specification
- Caliber: .30-30 Winchester (.30-30 Win)
- Bullet Type/Weight: Fusion® Molecularly Bonded Soft Point (FSP) | 170 Grain
- Ballistics: 1,000 FPS Muzzle Velocity (Subsonic) | 377 ft-lbs Muzzle Energy | 0.313 G1 BC
- Casing/Primer: Precision-Drawn Reloadable Virgin Brass | Non-Corrosive Boxer Primer
- Logistics: 20 Rounds Per Box | Federal Fusion Subsonic Series
- Dimensions: Standard .30-30 Win SAAMI Geometry | Manufacturer: Federal Ammunition (USA)
- Application: Suppressed Big Game Hunting, Stealth Feral Hog Control, Timber Deer Hunting
- Standards: SAAMI Compliant | ISO-Grade Ammunition Production
When taking your suppressed lever-action rifle into the woods, having ammunition engineered for whisper-quiet performance and bonded terminal expansion is essential. Experience ultra-quiet big game hunting power with Federal Fusion Subsonic .30-30 Win 170gr FSP ammunition—backed by trusted service and available now at SMKW.
