Cartridge comparison
.30-30 Winchester vs 7.62x45mm vz. 52
.30-30 Winchester and 7.62x45mm vz. 52 are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .30-30 Winchester | 7.62x45mm vz. 52 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1895 | 1952 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.308″ | 0.3083″ |
| Case length | 2.039″ | 1.7717″ |
| Max pressure | 42,000 psi | 62,366 psi |
| Recoil | 10–14 ft·lb | 8 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 200 yd | 250 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.
