Pistol · SAAMI
.30 Super Carry
A new-generation concealed carry cartridge.
- Caliber
- 0.313″ · 7.95 mm
- Introduced
- 2022
- Case
- Rimless
- Primary use
- Concealed Carry, Self-Defense
- Status
- Active
- Introduced
- 2022
- Type
- Pistol
- Origin
- United States
- Inventor
- Federal Premium
- Manufacturer
- Federal Premium
- Standard
- SAAMI
- Status
- Active
- Availability
- Common
- Case capacity
- 13 gr H₂O
- Twist (typical)
- 1:16
- Primer
- Small Pistol
- Case type
- Rimless
- Max pressure
- 52,000 psi, CIP transducer
- Eff. range
- 50 yd
- Max range
- 2050 yd
- Recoil
- 1.6–1.8 ft·lb
- Subsonic
- Capable
Introduced by Federal Premium
Ballistics
Published velocity/energy data isn't available for .30 Super Carry.
Performance
Dimensionscase measurements · scale drawing · size vs familiar rounds
Case dimensions — the scale drawing at the top of the page is built from these.
SAAMI · approximate| Measure | mm | in | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bullet ⌀ | 7.95 | 0.313 | ~ |
| Neck ⌀ | 8.56 | 0.337 | ✓ |
| Shoulder ⌀ | n/a | ||
| Shoulder angle | n/a | ||
| Base ⌀ | 8.70 | 0.343 | ✓ |
| Rim ⌀ | 8.74 | 0.344 | ✓ |
| Belt ⌀ | n/a | ||
| Rim thickness | 1.27 | 0.050 | ✓ |
| Neck length | n/a | ||
| Case length | 21.01 | 0.827 | ✓ |
| Overall length | 29.69 | 1.169 | ✓ |
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 Super Carry is highlighted below.
Factory loads
Being verified
Advertised FPS, energy, and BC are withheld until loads clear verification.
Reloading costestimate cost per round vs factory
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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 Super Carry
History
Introduced by Federal in 2022 as a high-capacity concealed carry solution. The smaller diameter allows 2 more rounds per magazine compared to 9mm in the same frame.
FAQs
- What twist rate does .30 Super Carry use?
- .30 Super Carry typically uses a 1:16 twist rate.
- What bullet diameter is .30 Super Carry?
- .30 Super Carry uses a 0.313″ (7.95 mm) diameter bullet.
- Is .30 Super Carry still in production?
- .30 Super Carry is active; typical availability is common.
- What is .30 Super Carry used for?
- .30 Super Carry is primarily used for concealed carry, self-defense.
Sources & provenance
- Standard SAAMI — ANSI/SAAMI Z299 — Cartridge & Chamber Drawings archived
- Standard SAAMI — New Cartridge & Chamber — 30 Super Carry (30 S Carry), Public Introduction (issued 06/07/2022) · grain_ballistics, representative_gun archived
- Manufacturer Federal Premium — Personal Defense HST 30 Super Carry, 100 Grain (P30HST1S) · representative_gun, grain_ballistics archived
- Manufacturer CCI Blazer — Blazer Brass 30 Super Carry, 115 Grain FMJ (5205) · grain_ballistics, representative_gun archived
- Manufacturer Federal American Eagle — American Eagle Handgun 30 Super Carry, 100 Grain FMJ (AE30SCA) · representative_gun, grain_ballistics archived
- Manufacturer Speer — Gold Dot Handgun Personal Protection 30 Super Carry, 115 Grain (24261GD) · grain_ballistics, representative_gun archived
Data & sources. Specs compiled from the Lindcott Armory reference; availability counted from 23 live factory loads; the trajectory is modeled (point-mass), not measured. See methodology. Spotted an error? Report it →
