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.30-inch M1906:


Calibre specification
Metric (mm) Imperial (in)
Calibre 7.62 x 63 .3 x 2.48
Name: M1906
Case Type: Rimless, bottlenecked
Bullet Diameter: 7.82
Case Length: 63.3
Rim Diameter: 11.95
Neck Diameter: 8.59
Shoulder Diameter:
Base Diameter: 11.90
Total Length: 84.5
Weight: 23.4 grammes
Primer: Berdan or Boxer
Year Introduced: 1906
Also known as:
  • .30 Springfield
  • .30 200-06
  • .30 Browning
  • 7.62 x 63
  • 7.62mm Long
  • 7.62mm Model 1949
  • 7.62mm Model 68
  • 7.62mm Largo
  • DWM 379E
  • Georg Roth 984

    • Countries using this calibre
    Britain
    United States of America

    Sources:

  • Goldsmith, 1994
  • Huon, 1986

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