What bullet diameter is .30 Newton?

.30 Newton uses a 0.308″ (7.82 mm) diameter bullet.

Is .30 Newton still in production?

.30 Newton is obsolete; typical availability is collector.

What is .30 Newton used for?

.30 Newton is primarily used for hunting.

What is .30 Newton based on?

.30 Newton is derived from the 11.2x72mm Schuler case.

Rifle · Obsolete / Non-standard

.30 Newton

30 Newton.30 Adolph Express

Early American high-velocity, beltless magnum designed by Charles Newton..

Identity

Introduced: 1913
Type: Rifle
Origin: United States
Inventor: Charles Newton
Manufacturer: Newton Arms
Standard: Obsolete / Non-standard
Status: Obsolete
Availability: Collector

Dimensions

Bullet ⌀: 0.308″
Primer: Large Rifle Magnum
Case type: Rimless

Ballistics

Published velocity/energy data isn't available for .30 Newton — an obsolete/collector cartridge. Parent case: 11.2x72mm Schuler.

Reloading cost

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Lineage

Immediate parent

11.2x72mm Schuler

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History

Dates to 1913 (originally the "30 Adolph Express"), built on the 11.2x72 Schuler case; the Newton "Model 1916" is the rifle, not the cartridge.

FAQs

What bullet diameter is .30 Newton?: .30 Newton uses a 0.308″ (7.82 mm) diameter bullet.
Is .30 Newton still in production?: .30 Newton is obsolete; typical availability is collector.
What is .30 Newton used for?: .30 Newton is primarily used for hunting.
What is .30 Newton based on?: .30 Newton is derived from the 11.2x72mm Schuler case.

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