Rifle · Obsolete
.35-30 Maynard
Maynard cartridge for Maynard single-shot rifles.
- Caliber
- 0.358″ · 9.093 mm
- Introduced
- 1882
- Case
- Rimmed
- Primary use
- hunting
- Status
- Obsolete
- Introduced
- 1882
- Type
- Rifle
- Origin
- United States
- Inventor
- Edward Maynard
- Manufacturer
- Maynard Arms
- Standard
- Obsolete
- Status
- Obsolete
- Availability
- Antique
- Case capacity
- 30 gr H₂O
- Twist (typical)
- 1:16
- Primer
- Large Rifle
- Case type
- Rimmed
- Max pressure
- 18,000 psi
- Eff. range
- 150 yd
- Recoil
- 6–10 ft·lb
- Subsonic
- Capable
Ballistics
Published velocity/energy data isn't available for .35-30 Maynard — an obsolete/collector cartridge.
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 ⌀ | 9.09 | 0.358 | ~ |
| Neck ⌀ | — | — | |
| Shoulder ⌀ | n/a | ||
| Shoulder angle | n/a | ||
| Base ⌀ | 10.16 | 0.400 | ~ |
| Rim ⌀ | — | — | |
| Belt ⌀ | n/a | ||
| Rim thickness | — | — | |
| Neck length | n/a | ||
| Case length | 41.40 | 1.630 | ~ |
| Overall length | 53.18 | 2.094 | ~ |
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Factory loads
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Connected reference
History
A Maynard single-shot cartridge from the 1870s for medium game hunting. The Maynard system used a distinctive round-base case design. Used in .35 caliber sporting rifles for deer-sized game. Completely replaced by more practical lever-action cartridges and became obsolete by 1900.
FAQs
- What twist rate does .35-30 Maynard use?
- .35-30 Maynard typically uses a 1:16 twist rate.
- What bullet diameter is .35-30 Maynard?
- .35-30 Maynard uses a 0.358″ (9.093 mm) diameter bullet.
- Is .35-30 Maynard still in production?
- .35-30 Maynard is obsolete; typical availability is antique.
- What is .35-30 Maynard used for?
- .35-30 Maynard is primarily used for hunting.
Sources & provenance
Data & sources. Specs compiled from the Lindcott Armory reference; availability counted from 3 live factory loads; the trajectory is modeled (point-mass), not measured. See methodology. Spotted an error? Report it →