Description

Functional Identity

The Gold Country Rhino 170-grain .308 bullet is a flat-nose, cannelured, penetration-focused projectile engineered specifically for .30-30 Winchester and other lever-action rifles with tubular magazines.

This bullet is built to feed safely, ignite consistently, and penetrate straight in platforms where reliability matters more than ballistic theory.

It is a working bullet — not a catalog bullet.

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Why This Bullet Exists

The .30-30 Winchester remains one of the most widely used hunting cartridges in North America, yet modern bullet design often ignores the realities of lever-gun use:

• Tubular magazines demand flat or blunt noses

• Light bullets sacrifice penetration

• Modern spitzers introduce safety risks

• Many “compatible” bullets are not truly lever-gun safe

The Rhino 170 exists to solve those problems cleanly.

It provides:

• A true flat-nose profile for tubular magazine safety

• Consistent crimping via a pronounced cannelure

• Straight-line penetration through bone and tissue

• Reliable feeding in classic and modern lever guns

This bullet favors function, safety, and predictability, not marketing specs.

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Bullet System — Gold Country Rhino

The Rhino Bullet System is designed around mass, structure, and mechanical reliability.

Key design characteristics:

• Wide flat-nose meplat for tube-feed safety

• Pronounced cannelure for consistent crimp and ignition

• Thick, uniform copper jacket

• Soft lead core

• Flat-base geometry

• Hand-swaged concentricity

The Rhino advances intact, crushing tissue rather than relying on rapid expansion or tip-driven upset.

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Ballistic Coefficient (Contextual)

Ballistic coefficient is not the primary design driver for this bullet.

In lever-gun platforms like the .30-30, typical engagement distances and velocity envelopes favor momentum and penetration, not high-BC flight characteristics.

Estimated ballistic coefficients (contextual only):

• Estimated G1 BC: ~0.250 – 0.280

• Estimated G7 BC: ~0.125 – 0.140

These values are provided for reference, not optimization.

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This Bullet’s Primary Platform Usage

The Rhino 170-grain .308 is purpose-built for lever-action hunting rifles, but remains dimensionally compatible with any rifle chambered for .308-diameter bullets when used appropriately.

Primary Platforms

• .30-30 Winchester
  The intended home for this bullet. Optimized for feeding, crimping, and penetration in tubular-magazine lever guns.

• Lever-Action .308-Diameter Platforms
  Suitable for other lever-gun cartridges requiring flat-nose safety and reliable ignition.

Secondary Compatibility

• Any rifle utilizing .308-diameter bullets
  When loaded appropriately, this bullet may be used in bolt-action or single-feed rifles where penetration-focused behavior is desired.

This bullet is intended for close-to-moderate range hunting, where reliability and straight-line penetration matter most.

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IMPORTANT NOTE — Lever-Gun Safety

This bullet’s flat-nose profile and cannelure are specifically designed for safe use in tubular magazines.

Do not substitute spitzer or pointed bullets in tube-feed rifles.

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Design Focus Clarification

The Gold Country Rhino system prioritizes:

• Mass and momentum

• Structural integrity

• Feeding reliability

• Penetration over expansion

This bullet is not designed for long-range shooting, match accuracy, or aerodynamic efficiency.

Its purpose is simple:
feed safely, hit hard, and drive straight.

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Where This Bullet Fits

• Gold Country Rhino Bullet System

• Lever-Gun and Working Rifle Applications

• Traditional .30-Caliber Hunting Platforms

This bullet is supported by Gold Country Ammo compendiums, technical notes, and lever-gun-focused platform documentation.

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Referenced in:

• Gold Country Bullet Systems
• Gold Country Ammunition Systems

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Cartridge	Powder	Charge	Velocity	COAL	Source
30-30 Winchester	IMR 3031	30.5-32.5 gr	2100-2225 fps	2.550"	Hornady Manual
30-30 Winchester	H4895	30.0-33.0 gr	2050-2250 fps	2.550"	Hornady Manual

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Specifications

• Manufacturer: Gold Country Ammo

• Bullet Diameter: .308 (30 caliber)

• Bullet Weight: 170 Grain

• Bullet Type: Flat-Nose, Cannelured, Penetration-Focused

• Jacket: Copper

• Core: Soft lead

• Base: Flat base

• Intended Use: Lever-action hunting, penetration-focused applications

• Manufacturing: Hand-swaged for consistency and concentricity

• Quantity: 50 bullets per box

• Made in: USA