.30 Pedersen

1917 · John D. Pedersen · 2 firearms in catalog

Also known as: .30 Pedersen Device, .30 Cal Model of 1918, Cartridge, Ball, Caliber .30, Model 1918

Cartridge specifications

Bullet Diameter7.85 mm (0.309")
Neck Diameter8.5 mm (0.335")
Base Diameter8.8 mm (0.346")
Case Length19.8 mm (0.780")
Overall Length32.5 mm (1.280")
Typical Bullet Weight5.18 g (80 gr)
Typical Muzzle Velocity396 m/s (1299 fps)
Typical Muzzle Energy406 J (299 ft·lbf)
Primer TypeSmall Pistol
Cartridge TypeRimless
Introduced1917

Firearms chambered in .30 Pedersen