Lindcott Armory Compare / .30-30 Winchester vs 7.62x39mm Soviet
Cartridge comparison
.30-30 Winchester vs 7.62x39mm Soviet
7.62x39mm Soviet is faster (2,400 vs 2,390 fps); .30-30 Winchester carries more energy (2,050 vs 1,550 ft·lb); 7.62x39mm Soviet recoils less.
.30-30 Winchester →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–500 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
7.62x39mm Soviet →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .30-30 Winchester | 7.62x39mm Soviet | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1895 | 1943 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.308″ | 0.312″ |
| Case length | 2.039″ | 1.528″ |
| Velocity | 2,200–2,390 fps | 2,300–2,400 fps |
| Energy | 1,900–2,050 ft·lb | 1,450–1,550 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 42,000 psi | 45,010 psi |
| Recoil | 10–14 ft·lb | 8–12 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 200 yd | 400 yd |
FAQs
- Is .30-30 Winchester faster than 7.62x39mm Soviet?
- 7.62x39mm Soviet is faster — up to 2,400 fps versus 2,390 fps.
- Does .30-30 Winchester hit harder than 7.62x39mm Soviet?
- .30-30 Winchester carries more muzzle energy (2,050 vs 1,550 ft·lb).