Cartridge comparison
.30 Pedersen vs .31 Volcanic
.30 Pedersen and .31 Volcanic are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .30 Pedersen | .31 Volcanic | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Pistol | Pistol |
| Introduced | 1918 | 1854 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.3102″ | 0.3098″ |
| Case length | 0.7756″ | 1.1516″ |
| Max pressure | 14,500 psi | — |
| Recoil | 4.3–5.2 ft·lb | 1.4–1.7 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 100 yd | 50 yd |
| SAAMI | Not SAAMI standardized | Not SAAMI standardized |
| CIP | Not standardized | Not standardized |
| Obsolete | 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.
