Lindcott Armory Compare / .30 Carbine vs 7.62x39mm Soviet
Cartridge comparison
.30 Carbine vs 7.62x39mm Soviet
7.62x39mm Soviet is faster (2,400 vs 2,100 fps); 7.62x39mm Soviet carries more energy (1,550 vs 1,080 ft·lb); .30 Carbine recoils less.
.30 Carbine →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 Carbine | 7.62x39mm Soviet | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1941 | 1943 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.308″ | 0.312″ |
| Case length | 1.29″ | 1.528″ |
| Velocity | 1,900–2,100 fps | 2,300–2,400 fps |
| Energy | 880–1,080 ft·lb | 1,450–1,550 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 40,000 psi | 45,010 psi |
| Recoil | 4–6 ft·lb | 8–12 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 200 yd | 400 yd |
FAQs
- Is .30 Carbine faster than 7.62x39mm Soviet?
- 7.62x39mm Soviet is faster — up to 2,400 fps versus 2,100 fps.
- Does .30 Carbine hit harder than 7.62x39mm Soviet?
- 7.62x39mm Soviet carries more muzzle energy (1,550 vs 1,080 ft·lb).