Cartridge

.30-40 Krag

0.308" (7.62mm) · .30-40 Krag · centerfire

3 factory loads from 3 manufacturers, on 3 projectiles.

Factory loads

3

Bullet weight

180gr

Muzzle velocity

2430–2430 fps

Muzzle energy

2360–2360 ft·lb

Bullet Drop (inches)

The most compared load in this cartridge, plotted from the bore line to 600 yards in ICAO sea-level air — measured from the muzzle rather than from a sighted-in rifle, so these curves compare the loads against each other and are not holdover figures. Compare these at your own conditions →

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Bullet weights loaded

  • 180gr3

One bullet weight across 3 factory loads.

Hornady

2x

Custom

.30-40 Krag · 180gr · InterLock (Spire Point) SP

MV: 2,430fps
BC: 0.425 G1
Energy: 2,360ft-lbs
Type: Hunting
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Remington

Core-Lokt

.30-40 Krag · 180gr · Core-Lokt Pointed Soft Point

MV: 2,430fps
BC: 0.383 G1
Energy: 2,360ft-lbs
Type: Hunting
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Winchester

Super X

.30-40 Krag · 180gr · Power-Point

MV: 2,430fps
BC: 0.394 G1
Energy: 2,360ft-lbs
Type: Hunting
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