I've loaded and shot a few of the 170 grain HPCL 30-30 bullets back in the late 1980s. I thought that they opened a little slower than the 170 grain RNCL bullets, so I went back to the proven performer.
Although there probably isn't any meaningful difference between them, I like the 170 grain RNCL 30-30 bullet for woods hunting with the 30-30, 300 Savage, 307,and 308. I have friends who swear by the 150 and 170 grain Winchester ST, but I have always liked the Remington 170 grain RNCL better than any other bullet in the 30-30 and 300 Savage for deer. I also shoot the 170 grain Partition, but don't think that the Partition is necessary at 30-30 and 300 Savage speeds. As with many things, YMMV.
JEff
