Cartridge comparison
.30 Herrett vs 7.62x38mmR Nagant
.30 Herrett and 7.62x38mmR Nagant are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .30 Herrett | 7.62x38mmR Nagant | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Pistol | Pistol |
| Introduced | 1972 | 1895 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.308″ | 0.3079″ |
| Case length | 1.61″ | 1.5276″ |
| Max pressure | 55,000 psi | 11,168 psi |
| Recoil | 13.6–14.5 ft·lb | 3.5 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 200 yd | 25 yd |
| SAAMI | Not SAAMI standardized | Not SAAMI standardized |
| CIP | Not 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.
