Lindcott Armory Pistol · SAAMI standardized
.30 Luger
The original 7.65mm Luger cartridge chambered in the Swiss Luger and early Luger pistols.
- Introduced
- 1900
- Type
- Pistol
- Origin
- Germany
- Inventor
- Georg Luger / DWM
- Manufacturer
- DWM
- Standard
- SAAMI standardized
- Status
- Active
- Availability
- Limited
- Bullet ⌀
- 0.308″
- Case length
- 0.754″
- Overall length
- 1.15″
- Base ⌀
- 0.391″
- Rim ⌀
- 0.394″
- Case capacity
- 12.6 gr H₂O
- Twist
- 1:10
- Primer
- Boxer Small Pistol
- Case type
- Rimless
- Max pressure
- 28,000 psi
- Eff. range
- 50 yd
- Recoil
- 3.5–5.5 ft·lb
- Subsonic
- Capable
Ballistics
- Velocity
- 1,220–1,350 fps
- Energy
- 307–376 ft·lb
- By real loads
- 1,220–1,230 fps · 15 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 — 15 active loads across 12 brands. Top 15 shown · see all 16 →.
| Brand | Load | Grain | Bullet | FPS | ft·lb | BC | $/rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geco | FMJ | 93 | FMJ | 1,230 | 312 | — | — |
| GECO | FMJ | 93 | FMJ | 1,230 | 312 | — | $0.60 |
| RWS | FMJ | 93 | FMJ | 1,230 | 312 | — | — |
| Norma | FMJ | 93 | FMJ | 1,230 | 312 | — | $0.75 |
| Lapua | FMJ | 93 | FMJ | 1,230 | 312 | — | $0.85 |
| Aguila | FMJ | 93 | FMJ | 1,230 | 312 | — | $0.53 |
| Magtech | FMJ | 93 | FMJ | 1,230 | 312 | — | $0.85 |
| PPU | FMJ | 93 | FMJ | 1,230 | 312 | — | $0.55 |
| ZVS | FMJ | 93 | FMJ | 1,220 | 307 | — | — |
| Fiocchi | FMJ Training | 93 | FMJ | 1,220 | 307 | — | $0.55 |
| Remington | Standard | 93 | FMJ | 1,220 | 307 | — | $0.85 |
| Sellier & Bellot | FMJ Training | 93 | FMJ | 1,220 | 307 | — | $0.55 |
| Sellier & Bellot | FMJ | 93 | FMJ | 1,220 | 307 | — | $0.85 |
| Fiocchi | FMJ | 93 | FMJ | 1,220 | 307 | — | $0.85 |
| Magtech | Magtech | 93 | FMJ | 1,220 | 307 | — | $0.85 |
Velocities are manufacturer-stated (test-barrel). Discontinued loads dimmed.
Dimensions
Reloading cost
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Firearms chambered in .30 Luger
4 models in the database chamber .30 Luger. Browse all →
Connected reference
History
The original Luger pistol cartridge, developed by Georg Luger in 1900 based on the 7.65mm Borchardt. Chambered in the Swiss Luger M1900 and German Luger P08. Became the parent case for the 9mm Parabellum when necked up in 1902. Saw limited military use before being superseded.
FAQs
- What twist rate does .30 Luger use?
- .30 Luger typically uses a 1:10 twist rate.
- What bullet diameter is .30 Luger?
- .30 Luger uses a 0.308″ (7.8232 mm) diameter bullet.
- Is .30 Luger still in production?
- .30 Luger is active; typical availability is limited.
- What is .30 Luger used for?
- .30 Luger is primarily used for self-defense.
Data & sources. Specs compiled from the Lindcott Armory reference; availability counted from 15 live factory loads; the trajectory is modeled (point-mass), not measured. Spotted an error? Report it →