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Cartridge comparison

.30-30 Winchester vs .309 JDJ

.30-30 Winchester and .309 JDJ are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.

ToolOverlay .30-30 Winchester and .309 JDJ trajectories with real loads in Ballistic Compare

Side by side

.30-30 Winchester.309 JDJ
TypeRiflePistol
Introduced18951979
Bullet diameter0.308″0.308″
Case length2.039″2.2″
Max pressure42,000 psi42,000 psi
Recoil10–14 ft·lb41.8–42.8 ft·lb
Effective range200 yd250 yd

Highlighted cells hold the clear edge where both sides have a number. Every figure is a range maximum from the reference; typical loads run lower.

Case profiles, to scale

Drawn to the same scale, so the proportions are true. Physical size varies with your screen.

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