Cartridge comparison
.30 PICRA vs 7.65mm Borchardt
.30 PICRA and 7.65mm Borchardt are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .30 PICRA | 7.65mm Borchardt | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Revolver | Pistol |
| Introduced | 1997 | 1893 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.3079″ | 0.309″ |
| Case length | 1.2913″ | 0.9902″ |
| Max pressure | 40,611 psi | 29,008 psi |
| Recoil | 5.8–6.4 ft·lb | 3.5–5.5 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 50 yd | 75 yd |
| SAAMI | Not 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.
