Cartridge
.30-01
- Caliber
- 0.308″ · 7.82 mm
- Introduced
- 1901
- Case
- Rimless
- Status
- Obsolete
- Introduced
- 1901
- Status
- Obsolete
- Case type
- Rimless
- Eff. range
- 500 yd
Ballistics
- Parent case
- —
Representative trajectory — modeled from a single velocity input (no published BC for this cartridge yet).
Dimensionscase measurements · scale drawing · size vs familiar rounds
Case dimensions — the scale drawing at the top of the page is built from these.
mixed/other · approximate| Measure | mm | in | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bullet ⌀ | 7.82 | 0.308 | ~ |
| Neck ⌀ | — | — | |
| Shoulder ⌀ | — | — | |
| Shoulder angle | — | — | |
| Base ⌀ | 11.94 | 0.470 | ~ |
| Rim ⌀ | — | — | |
| Belt ⌀ | n/a | ||
| Rim thickness | — | — | |
| Neck length | n/a | ||
| Case length | — | — | |
| Overall length | — | — | |
Missing a dimension for .30-01? Some case measurements aren't in a published SAAMI/CIP drawing yet. Have a factory or reamer print? Send it → — verified hard-to-find data earns a free Lindcott sticker.
Reloading costestimate cost per round vs factory
Estimate your cost per round and how it compares to factory. Inputs are yours — nothing is stored.
Cost estimate only — not load data. Charge weight is your input; follow published manuals for safe charges.
Lineage
Connected reference
FAQs
- What bullet diameter is .30-01?
- .30-01 uses a 0.308″ (7.82 mm) diameter bullet.
- Is .30-01 still in production?
- .30-01 is obsolete.
Sources & provenance
- ReferenceThomas/Ray Riling Arms Books (Hackley, Woodin & Scranton) — History of Modern U.S. Military Small Arms Ammunition, Vol. I · bullet ⌀, velocity, grain weights
- SecondaryCartridge Collector (cartridgecollector.net) — 30-01 (Cal. 30 Ball Model 1901) · year, grain weightsarchived
Data & sources. Specs compiled from the Lindcott Armory reference; the trajectory is modeled (point-mass), not measured. See methodology. Spotted an error? Report it →
Lindcott Armory