America's first smokeless powder military rifle cartridge. Used in the Krag-Jorgensen during the Spanish-American War.
Type: Rifle
Introduced: 1892, United States
Parent case: None
Standardization: SAAMI
Bullet diameter: 0.308" (7.82 mm)
Case length: 2.314" (58.78 mm)
Overall length: 3.089" (78.46 mm)
Max pressure: 40,000 PSI
Rim type: Rimmed
Primer: Large Rifle
Typical twist rate: 1:10
Muzzle velocity: 2000–2500 fps
Muzzle energy: 1600–2700 ft-lbs
Effective range: 500 yd
Common bullet weights: 180, 220 gr
Primary use: Military (Historical), Hunting
Production status: Active
Also known as: .30 Army · .30 Krag
History: Adopted in 1892 for the Krag-Jorgensen rifle — America's first bolt action military rifle. Saw action in the Spanish-American War and Philippine Insurrection. Replaced by .30-06 Springfield in 1906 after Theodore Roosevelt's forces were outshot by Spanish Mausers.
Notable firearms: Springfield Krag-Jorgensen Model 1892, Winchester Model 1895
Military use: {"country":"U.S. Army","years":"1892-1906"}
Similar cartridges: .30-06 Springfield, .303 British