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.30 Court

.30 Court is a rimless straight-walled rifle cartridge of Germany origin.

Caliber
0.3091″ · 7.85 mm
Introduced
1975
Case
Rimless
Parent
.30 Carbine
Primary use
Hunting
Status
Active

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Velocity1,265–1,380 fps
Energy426–508 ft·lb
Identity
Introduced
1975
Type
Rifle
Origin
Germany
Inventor
Michel Baikrich
Manufacturer
Michel Baikrich
Standard
CIP
Status
Active
Availability
Limited
Build
Case capacity
21.9 gr H₂O
Twist (typical)
1:20.0
Primer
Small Rifle
Case type
Rimless
Pressure & range
Max pressure
52,939 psi, CIP transducer
Eff. range
150 yd
Max range
750 yd
Recoil
1.7–2.2 ft·lb

Ballistics

Representative trajectory · velocity only, no drag model · 25 yd zero0–200 yd
-30" -25" -20" -15" -10" -5" 0" Line of sight 0 yd 50 yd 100 yd 150 yd 200 yd 25 yd zero 32″ drop @ 200 yd
Drop Zero

Velocity only, no drag model: no published ballistic coefficient is on file for .30 Court, so this is the shape gravity alone gives the advertised velocity. Drag would steepen it. The tool below solves real loads through their published G1 or G7 model.

Open in Ballistic Compare
Parent case
.30 Carbine

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.

CIP TDCC · approximate
Measuremmin✓
Bullet ⌀ 7.850.309 ✓
Neck ⌀ 8.550.337
Shoulder ⌀ n/a
Shoulder angle n/a
Base ⌀ 9.060.357 ✓
Rim ⌀ 9.140.360 ✓
Belt ⌀ n/a
Rim thickness 1.270.050 ✓
Neck length n/a
Case length 31.451.238 ✓
Overall length 41.351.628 ✓

Size vs familiar rounds

Drawn at true 1:1 — every case is accurate relative to the others. Absolute size depends on your screen's pixel density, so measuring one against a real ruler may be off. .30 Court is highlighted below.

Missing a dimension for .30 Court? 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

Immediate parent
Direct descendants (0)
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Connected reference

History

The .30 Court is a straight rimless rifle cartridge originating in Germany.

FAQs

What twist rate does .30 Court use?
.30 Court typically uses a 1:20.0 twist rate.
What bullet diameter is .30 Court?
.30 Court uses a 0.3091″ (7.85 mm) diameter bullet.
Is .30 Court still in production?
.30 Court is active; typical availability is limited.
What is .30 Court used for?
.30 Court is primarily used for hunting.
What is .30 Court based on?
.30 Court is derived from the .30 Carbine case.

Sources & provenance

Data & sources. Specs compiled from the Lindcott Armory reference; the trajectory is modeled (point-mass), not measured. See methodology. Spotted an error? Report it →

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