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I believe I used a 180 grain flat point on this young deer, 10 years ago but it could have been a 170 grainer. I want to say the bullet was some random Sierra that I had laying around and needed to use up but can't quite remember. I do know it was a mid-range H414 load, but either brand of 4350 or 4895 would put those bullets at roughly the same velocity. At close(er) range it should have a bit more thump than a .30-30 does, as the .30-40 case has a bit more capacity and (I presume) generally has more pressure. This combo worked just fine but then again at 50 yards you'd be hard pressed to find something that wouldn't.