Cartridge comparison
.30 Pedersen vs 7.62x25mm Tokarev
.30 Pedersen and 7.62x25mm Tokarev are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .30 Pedersen | 7.62x25mm Tokarev | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Pistol | Pistol |
| Introduced | 1918 | 1930 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.3102″ | 0.311″ |
| Case length | 0.7756″ | 0.9843″ |
| Max pressure | 14,500 psi | 36,259 psi |
| Recoil | 4.3–5.2 ft·lb | 3.9–5.8 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 100 yd | 75 yd |
| SAAMI | Not SAAMI standardized | Military standard |
| 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.
