Cartridge comparison
.30 Flanged Nitro Express (Purdey) vs 7.62x54R
.30 Flanged Nitro Express (Purdey) and 7.62x54R are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .30 Flanged Nitro Express (Purdey) | 7.62x54R | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1905 | 1891 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.3079″ | 0.3118″ |
| Case length | 2.3142″ | 2.115″ |
| Max pressure | 46,412 psi | 56,000 psi |
| Recoil | 15.1–16.4 ft·lb | 18–25 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 300 yd | 900 yd |
| SAAMI | Not SAAMI standardized | Not SAAMI — Russian/Soviet military standard |
| CIP | CIP standardized | CIP standardized |
| Obsolete | Obsolete | — |
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.
