Cartridge comparison
.30 Carbine vs .30 Court
.30 Carbine and .30 Court are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .30 Carbine | .30 Court | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1941 | 1975 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.3079″ | 0.3091″ |
| Case length | 1.2902″ | 1.2382″ |
| Max pressure | 40,000 psi | 52,939 psi |
| Recoil | 4–6 ft·lb | 1.7–2.2 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 300 yd | 150 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.
