Necked-up 6mm BR for 600 and 1000-yard benchrest competition; combines the accuracy heritage of BR brass with .30 caliber bullet selection.
Type: Rifle
Introduced: 1985, United States
Parent case: 6mm BR Norma (necked up)
Standardization: Proprietary
Bullet diameter: 0.308" (7.82 mm)
Rim type: Rimless
Primer: Boxer Small Rifle
Production status: Active
Also known as: 30 BR · .30 Benchrest · .30BR
History: The .30 BR is made by necking the 6mm BR case up to .308 caliber, retaining the exceptional accuracy characteristics of BR-derived brass while using the wide selection of .30 caliber match bullets. It is used in 600-yard and 1000-yard benchrest competition and has a devoted following in that niche.