The Barnes Harvest Collection Big Woods Bucks Edition .30-06 Springfield 180-grain Sierra Pro-Hunter Round Nose (RN) Brass 20-round box is specialized centerfire rifle ammunition engineered specifically for tracking and harvesting whitetail deer, bear, and big game in dense forest environments and heavy brush. A primary operational limitation when hunting in thick timber is the unpredictable deflection or sluggish expansion of sleek spitzer-style bullets at traditional close-to-medium engagement distances. Barnes resolves these big-woods hunting challenges by pairing factory-loaded consistency with Sierra’s proven 180-grain Pro-Hunter round-nose projectile, delivering exceptional energy transfer, straight tracking through cover, and devastating knockdown force.
The core technical advantage relies on the projectile's heavy 180-grain Sierra Pro-Hunter Round-Nose (RN) Flat-Base profile. Featuring a custom-tapered jacket enshrouding a solid lead core, the exposed round-nose geometry initiates rapid, controlled mushrooming immediately upon contact with game tissue. The broad frontal surface area maximizes hydrostatic shock and energy transfer in vital zones, while the heavy jacket construction preserves core integrity to drive deep through thick hide, heavy muscle, and dense shoulder bone.
Propelling its 180-grain round-nose bullet at a factory-rated 2,860 FPS muzzle velocity (generating an impressive 3,270 ft-lbs of muzzle energy), this Harvest Collection loading provides high-energy terminal performance tailored for quick, decisive stops. Assembled in premium reloadable virgin brass cases paired with clean-burning propellants and non-corrosive Boxer primers, the cartridge guarantees uniform chamber pressure, reliable ignition, and smooth bolt-action feeding under harsh outdoor conditions.
Key Benefits
- Big Woods Round-Nose Profile: Round-nose geometry resists deflection in light brush and initiates immediate, massive energy transfer.
- Sierra Pro-Hunter Tapered Jacket: Controls expansion while preserving core mass for deep penetration on tough hide and bone.
- 3,270 Ft-Lbs Muzzle Energy: High kinetic energy transfer anchors big game quickly in tight shooting lanes.
- Premium Reloadable Brass: Factory-fresh brass cases and non-corrosive Boxer primers ensure smooth chambering and cycling.
Technical Specification
- Caliber: .30-06 Springfield (.30-06 SPRG)
- Ballistics: 2,860 FPS Muzzle Velocity | 3,270 Ft-Lbs Muzzle Energy
- Projectile: 180 Grain | Sierra Pro-Hunter Round Nose (RN) | Flat Base | Exposed Lead Tip
- Case/Primer: Precision-Drawn Reloadable Virgin Brass | Clean-Burning Powder | Non-Corrosive Boxer-Primed
- Logistics: 20 Rounds Per Box | Barnes Harvest Collection (Big Woods Bucks Series)
- Dimensions: Standard .30-06 Springfield SAAMI Geometry | SKU: 32558
- Application: Big Woods Tracking, Whitetail Deer, Black Bear, Elk, and Heavy Brush Hunting
- Standards: SAAMI Compliant | Barnes Precision Quality Control Standards
When you are out in the field tracking big game through thick timber, having ammunition designed to hit hard and penetrate deep is essential. Anchor your target in dense cover with Barnes Harvest BWB .30-06 180gr Pro-Hunter RN ammunition—backed by trusted service and available now at SMKW.
