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30-30 Winchester Load Data & Ballistics Calculator

Estimate chamber pressure and muzzle velocity for the 30-30 Winchester with the free, in-browser MyLoads internal-ballistics simulator. The figures below are illustrative estimates from a physics model — not a recommended recipe. Always cross-check a current published loading manual.

30-30 Winchester reference

Maximum average pressure (MAP)42,000 psi
Nominal case capacity45.0 gr H₂O
Groove / bullet diameter0.308 in (7.82 mm)

Example simulation illustrative

Bullet
Hornady 0.308 140 gr MonoFlex (30-30 Win)
Powder
Hodgdon LEVERevolution
Charge
29.1 gr
Barrel
20 in

Muzzle velocity

1,825 fps

Peak chamber pressure (interval, ±10% burn-rate)

21,612 – 25,123 – 29,176 psi

nominal is 60% of the 42,000 psi maximum average pressure

Illustrative example — every figure is an estimate; always confirm your load against a current published manual before loading.

Use MyLoads as a 30-30 Winchester velocity and pressure calculator: it estimates muzzle velocity, muzzle energy and the full chamber-pressure curve for your own powder, charge and barrel length, compared against the reference facts above.

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