Lindcott Armory Pistol · Not SAAMI standardized
.30 Herrett
Wildcat cartridge developed by Steve Herrett for the Thompson/Center Contender single-shot pistol.
- Introduced
- 1971
- Type
- Pistol
- Origin
- United States
- Inventor
- Steve Herrett / Bob Milek
- Manufacturer
- Steve Herrett / Thompson/Center
- Standard
- Not SAAMI standardized
- Status
- Limited
- Availability
- Specialty
- Bullet ⌀
- 0.308″
- Case length
- 1.605″
- Overall length
- 2.32″
- Base ⌀
- 0.422″
- Rim ⌀
- 0.506″
- Case capacity
- 32 gr H₂O
- Twist
- 1:12
- Primer
- Boxer Small Rifle
- Case type
- Rimless
- Max pressure
- 55,000 psi
- Eff. range
- 300 yd
- Recoil
- 5–8 ft·lb
- Subsonic
- Capable
Ballistics
- Velocity
- 2,000–2,400 fps
- Energy
- 1,156–1,919 ft·lb
- By real loads
- 2,000–2,590 fps · 12 loads
- Typical MSRP
- $0.85/rd · price history →
- Parent case
- —
Representative trajectory — modeled from a single velocity input, not a measured load. Real published loads span the "by real loads" range above.
Factory loads
In production — 12 active loads across 10 brands. Top 15 shown · see all 20 →.
| Brand | Load | Grain | Bullet | FPS | ft·lb | BC | $/rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thompson/Center | Handgun Hunter | 125 | SP | 2,590 | 1,862 | — | — |
| Graf & Sons | Graf Heritage | 130 | Lead FP | 2,400 | 1,662 | — | $0.70 |
| Buffalo Arms | Buffalo Classic | 130 | JHP | 2,400 | 1,662 | — | $2.80 |
| Buffalo Bore | JSP | 130 | JSP | 2,200 | 1,397 | — | $0.85 |
| Hornady | Custom SP | 150 | SP | 2,200 | 1,612 | — | $0.85 |
| DoubleTap | JSP | 130 | JSP | 2,200 | 1,397 | — | $0.85 |
| Thompson/Center | Handgun Hunter | 150 | JSP | 2,200 | 1,612 | — | — |
| HSM | Sierra GameKing | 130 | GameKing BTSP | 2,200 | 1,397 | — | $1.50 |
| Cor-Bon | JSP Custom | 130 | JSP | 2,200 | 1,397 | — | $1.60 |
| SSK Industries | Pistol | 150 | HP | 2,180 | 1,583 | — | — |
| Georgia Arms | Heavy | 150 | FP | 2,180 | 1,583 | — | — |
| Hornady | Custom | 130 | SP | 2,000 | 1,154 | — | $0.85 |
| Doubletap | SP | 125 | SP | 2,210 | 1,355 | — | — |
| HSM Ammunition | SP | 125 | SP | 2,200 | 1,343 | — | — |
| PPU | SP | 125 | SP | 2,200 | 1,343 | — | $0.60 |
Velocities are manufacturer-stated (test-barrel). Discontinued loads dimmed.
Dimensions
Reloading cost
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Cost estimate only — not load data. Charge weight is your input; follow published manuals for safe charges.
Firearms chambered in .30 Herrett
1 model in the database chamber .30 Herrett. Browse all →
Connected reference
History
Developed in the early 1970s by Steve Herrett for Thompson/Center Contender single-shot pistols. Created by necking down the .30-30 Winchester case to .30 caliber. Achieved excellent accuracy and ballistics for handgun-length barrels. Became a standard benchrest and silhouette cartridge for single-shot handguns.
FAQs
- What twist rate does .30 Herrett use?
- .30 Herrett typically uses a 1:12 twist rate.
- What bullet diameter is .30 Herrett?
- .30 Herrett uses a 0.308″ (7.82 mm) diameter bullet.
- Is .30 Herrett still in production?
- .30 Herrett is limited; typical availability is specialty.
- What is .30 Herrett used for?
- .30 Herrett is primarily used for hunting.
Data & sources. Specs compiled from the Lindcott Armory reference; availability counted from 12 live factory loads; the trajectory is modeled (point-mass), not measured. Spotted an error? Report it →