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Cartridge comparison

.30 Carbine vs .32-20 Winchester

.30 Carbine and .32-20 Winchester are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.

Side by side

.30 Carbine.32-20 Winchester
TypeRifleRifle
Introduced19411882
Bullet diameter0.3079″0.3126″
Case length1.2902″1.315″
Max pressure40,000 psi16,000 psi
Recoil4–6 ft·lb8–12 ft·lb
Effective range300 yd150 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.

ToolOverlay .30 Carbine and .32-20 Winchester trajectories with real loads in Ballistic Compare