Cartridge comparison
.30 Luger vs .30 Pedersen
.30 Luger and .30 Pedersen are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .30 Luger | .30 Pedersen | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Pistol | Pistol |
| Introduced | 1900 | 1918 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.3091″ | 0.3102″ |
| Case length | 0.85″ | 0.7756″ |
| Max pressure | 28,000 psi | 14,500 psi |
| Recoil | 3.5–5.5 ft·lb | 4.3–5.2 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 50 yd | 100 yd |
| SAAMI | SAAMI standardized | Not SAAMI standardized |
| CIP | CIP standardized | Not 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.
