Description

Functional Identity

The Gold Country Razorback 170-grain .308 bullet is a flat-nose, cannelured hunting projectile engineered for controlled terminal expansion in lever-action rifles, with specific emphasis on the .30-30 Winchester and similar tubular-magazine platforms.

Where the Rhino prioritizes penetration and structural integrity, the Razorback exists to add controlled expansion while maintaining lever-gun safety and feeding reliability.

This bullet is built for hunters who want visible terminal effect without sacrificing reliability.

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Why This Bullet Exists

Many .30-30 shooters want more than straight-line penetration, especially for:

• Broadside deer shots

• Faster energy transfer

• Clear terminal response at traditional ranges

Yet most modern expanding bullets either:

• abandon flat-nose safety

• fragment unpredictably

• or are tuned for velocities outside the .30-30 envelope

The Razorback 170 exists to solve that.

It provides:

• Lever-gun safe flat-nose geometry

• Controlled expansion at .30-30 velocities

• Reliable crimping and ignition via a pronounced cannelure

• Balanced penetration without over-driving through game

This bullet favors ethical terminal behavior over raw momentum.

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Bullet System — Gold Country Razorback

The Razorback Bullet System is engineered to initiate expansion while maintaining structural control.

Key design characteristics:

• Flat-nose profile for tubular-magazine safety

• Serrated Razorback ST tip geometry (under-jacket design intent)

• Controlled expansion mechanics

• Uniform copper jacket

• Soft lead core

• Pronounced cannelure for consistent crimp

• Flat-base construction

The Razorback advances intact, then opens predictably, delivering expansion without fragmentation.

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Ballistic Coefficient (Contextual)

As with all lever-gun bullets, BC is secondary to function.

The Razorback 170 is designed for terminal performance within realistic .30-30 distances, not aerodynamic efficiency.

Estimated ballistic coefficients (contextual only):

• Estimated G1 BC: ~0.260 – 0.290

• Estimated G7 BC: ~0.130 – 0.145

These values support consistent flight, but are not the design focus.

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This Bullet’s Primary Platform Usage

The Razorback 170-grain .308 is purpose-built for lever-action hunting rifles requiring safe feeding and predictable expansion.

Primary Platforms

• .30-30 Winchester
  The intended platform. Designed to expand reliably within traditional .30-30 velocity ranges.

• Lever-Action .308-Diameter Platforms
  Suitable for other lever-gun cartridges requiring flat-nose safety with expansion capability.

Secondary Compatibility

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

This bullet is intended for short-to-moderate range hunting, where terminal response matters more than extreme penetration.

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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 pointed or spitzer bullets in tube-feed rifles.

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Design Focus Clarification

The Gold Country Razorback system prioritizes:

• Controlled expansion

• Energy transfer

• Ethical terminal behavior

• Lever-gun reliability

It is not a penetration-only bullet and not a long-range projectile.

Its purpose is simple:
feed safely, expand predictably, and end the shot cleanly.

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Where This Bullet Fits

• Gold Country Razorback 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, Controlled Expansion

• Jacket: Copper

• Core: Soft lead

• Base: Flat base

• Intended Use: Lever-action hunting, controlled expansion

• Manufacturing: Hand-swaged for consistency and concentricity

• Quantity: 50 bullets per box

• Made in: USA