The .30 Carbine is a popular centerfire rifle cartridge developed by Winchester in 1942 to provide light infantry with an effective weapon for combat. It was adopted in 1944 by the US military and saw extensive use during World War II, particularly by airborne troops.The .30 Carbine operates at relatively low velocities compared to most modern cartridges and features less recoil, making it well-suited for self-defense applications or for hunting smaller game animals like coyotes and hogs. It does not offer the same level of performance as its larger siblings such as the .308 Winchester or 30-06 Springfield, but it is much easier to wield with its milder kick.Ammunition for the .30 Carbine is widely available from major manufacturers such as Federal, Remington, Hornady and others. Popular offerings include 110 grain FMJ rounds, soft point rounds and even hollow point rounds in several weights ranging from 110 to 150 grains.
- Bullet Weight (gr) ->0-5050-7575-100100-150150-200200-300>300
The following table indicates for this caliber and various bullet weight ranges (in grains) which powders are suitable (👍) and popular among our reloading community (👍👍). This might evolve over time as more community members share their loads and as we accumulate more calculations and tests with our balistics calculator.
Weight vs. Velocity - Suitable Bullets for this Caliber
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Barrel Length Variation vs. Velocity - by Bullet Weight
.30 Carbine load data available is with the following bullets:
(most popular first)
