Lindcott Armory Compare / .30-30 Winchester vs .309 JDJ
Cartridge comparison
.30-30 Winchester vs .309 JDJ
.30-30 Winchester is faster (2,390 vs 2,200 fps); .30-30 Winchester carries more energy (2,050 vs 1,934 ft·lb).
.30-30 Winchester →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–500 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.309 JDJ →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–500 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .30-30 Winchester | .309 JDJ | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Pistol |
| Introduced | 1895 | 1979 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.308″ | 0.308″ |
| Case length | 2.039″ | 2.225″ |
| Velocity | 2,200–2,390 fps | 1,800–2,200 fps |
| Energy | 1,900–2,050 ft·lb | 1,081–1,934 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 42,000 psi | 42,000 psi |
| Recoil | 10–14 ft·lb | — |
| Eff. range | 200 yd | 150 yd |
FAQs
- Is .30-30 Winchester faster than .309 JDJ?
- .30-30 Winchester is faster — up to 2,390 fps versus 2,200 fps.
- Does .30-30 Winchester hit harder than .309 JDJ?
- .30-30 Winchester carries more muzzle energy (2,050 vs 1,934 ft·lb).