Lindcott Armory Compare / .30 Luger vs 7.62x38mmR Nagant
Cartridge comparison
.30 Luger vs 7.62x38mmR Nagant
.30 Luger is faster (1,350 vs 1,100 fps); .30 Luger carries more energy (376 vs 290 ft·lb); 7.62x38mmR Nagant recoils less.
.30 Luger →Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
7.62x38mmR Nagant →Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .30 Luger | 7.62x38mmR Nagant | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Pistol | Pistol |
| Introduced | 1900 | 1895 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.308″ | 0.308″ |
| Case length | 0.754″ | 1.528″ |
| Velocity | 1,220–1,350 fps | 900–1,100 fps |
| Energy | 307–376 ft·lb | 174–290 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 28,000 psi | 18,900 psi |
| Recoil | 3.5–5.5 ft·lb | 2–3.5 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 50 yd | 25 yd |
FAQs
- Is .30 Luger faster than 7.62x38mmR Nagant?
- .30 Luger is faster — up to 1,350 fps versus 1,100 fps.
- Does .30 Luger hit harder than 7.62x38mmR Nagant?
- .30 Luger carries more muzzle energy (376 vs 290 ft·lb).