.30 Carbine

Please keep in mind that the data is for reference only*

case capacity calculations*

Caution* Cartridge case capacity may vary 5-10% between brands.
Cartridge type - .30 Carbine
Bullet Type - .22/sabot
Bullet Weight - 55
Bullet Diameter (IN) - .308
Overall Cartridge Length (IN) - 1.7
Case Length (IN) - 1.28
Full Case Capacity (GR WATER) - 20
Bullet Length (IN) - .72
Barrel Length (IN) - 10
Bullet Seating Depth (IN) - .3
Displaced Water (GR) - 5.641
Effective Water Capacity Of Case (GR) - 14.359
Effective Barrel Length (IN) - 9.02

**lfd1 Cartridge Load Development** 04-26-93

Cartridge Data - .30 Carbine
Caliber - .308 IN
Bullet Weight - 55 GR
Barrel Length - 9.02 in
Case Capacity - 14.359 GR Of Water (CALC)
Bullet Diameter- .308 in
Sectional Density - .083
Volume Ratio - 12.6
Cartridge Tempreture - 70 Degrees F.
Powder Class - VERY FAST POWDERS
Powder Type - 2400, H-110, AA-#9 *Check Manual*
Charge/Bullet Weight - 0.209
Calc. Powder Charge - 11.5 GR
Load den - 80%
Est. Muzzle Velocity - 2300 FT/SEC
Est. Peak Pressure - 38500 PSI

***For starting loads reduce Calc. powder charge by at least 10%***

**Alternate load information** 04-26-93

Cartridge Data -
Powder Type - 2400, H-110, AA-#9 *Check
Manual*

Load Density
% Charge Weight
GR Velocity
FPS Pressure
PSI

75 10.8 2200 34000

80 11.5 2300 38500

85 12.2 2400 43300

90 12.9 2600 48500 *

95 13.6 2700 53900 *

100 14.4 2900 60400 *

* Warning -- HIGH PRESSURE - REFERENCE ONLY !