.30 R Blaser
| .30 R Blaser | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 .30-06 Springfield 11.7 g (180.6 gr) Norma Vulkan (left) and .30 R Blaser 11.7 g (180.6 gr) RWS UNI Classic rifle cartridges | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Type | Rifle | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of origin | Germany | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Service history | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| In service | Never issued | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Production history | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Designer | Gerhard Blenk, Blaser, RWS | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Designed | 1991 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Produced | 1992–present | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Specifications | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Parent case | None | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Case type | Rimmed, bottleneck | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bullet diameter | 7.82 mm (0.308 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Neck diameter | 8.73 mm (0.344 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shoulder diameter | 11.20 mm (0.441 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Base diameter | 12.20 mm (0.480 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rim diameter | 13.50 mm (0.531 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rim thickness | 1.40 mm (0.055 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Case length | 68.00 mm (2.677 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Overall length | 95.00 mm (3.740 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Case capacity | 4.94 cm3 (76.2 gr H2O) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rifling twist | 305 mm (1-12 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Primer type | Large rifle or Large rifle Magnum | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Maximum pressure | 405.00 MPa (58,740 psi) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ballistic performance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Test barrel length: 600 mm (23.6 in) Source(s): RWS / RUAG Ammotech[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
The .30 R Blaser (7.62×68mmR) is a rimmed bottlenecked centerfire cartridge developed for hunting in 1991 by Gerhard Blenk, the then owner of Blaser Jagdwaffen GmbH and Dynamit Nobel which then owned RWS ammunition.
Design
[edit]The cartridge is of a new design and was constructed to outperform popular hunting cartridges like the .30-06 Springfield and 7.92×57mm Mauser. When compared with the .30-06 Springfield the .30 R Blaser features an equal maximum chamber pressure of 405 MPa (58,740 psi) piezo pressure - which is fairly high for a rimmed rifle cartridge - but more cartridge case capacity, allowing the use of more propellant. The .30 R Blaser performance does however not reach the power level of .30 caliber magnum cartridges like the .300 Winchester Magnum that feature more cartridge case capacity and higher maximum chamber pressure levels.[2]
The cartridge was commercially introduced in 1992 by Blaser Jagdwaffen (Blaser hunting weapons) and RWS ammunition. As of 2009, RWS is its only manufacturer.[2]
Cartridge dimensions
[edit]The .30 R Blaser has 4.94 ml (76 grains H2O) cartridge case capacity. The exterior shape of the case was designed to promote reliable case feeding and extraction in break action rifles.[2]
.30 R Blaser maximum C.I.P. cartridge dimensions. All sizes in millimeters (mm).
Americans would define the shoulder angle at alpha/2 ≈ 20.01 degrees. The common rifling twist rate for this cartridge is 305 mm (1 in 12 in), 4 grooves, Ø lands = 7.62 mm, Ø grooves = 7.82 mm, land width = 4.47 mm and the primer type is large rifle or large rifle magnum depending on the load.
According to the official with C.I.P. (Commission Internationale Permanente Pour L'Epreuve Des Armes A Feu Portative) guidelines the .30 R Blaser case can handle up to 405.00 MPa (58,740 psi) Pmax piezo pressure. In C.I.P. regulated countries every rifle cartridge combo has to be proofed at 125% of this maximum C.I.P. pressure to certify for sale to consumers.[3] This means that .30 R Blaser chambered arms in C.I.P. regulated countries are currently (2013) proof tested at 506.00 MPa (73,389 psi) PE piezo pressure.
Contemporary use
[edit]The versatility of the .30 R Blaser for hunting all kinds of American and European game and the availability of several factory loads[4] and the fact that it uses standard .30 caliber projectiles all contribute to the .30 R Blaser chambering popularity in break action hunting rifles. Loaded with short light bullets it can be used on small European game like fox or medium game such as roe deer and chamois. Loaded with longer heavy bullets it can be used on medium and big European game like wild boar, fallow deer, red deer, moose and brown bear. The .30 R Blaser offers good penetrating ability due to a fast enough twist rate to enable it to fire relatively long, heavy bullets with a high sectional density. The (former) legal banning of (ex) military service cartridges in countries like Belgium, Italy and France, means that the .30 R Blaser can be used for hunting in such jurisdictions.[2]
See also
[edit]External links
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "RWS Ammunition Ballistic Data & Application Consultant". Archived from the original on 2009-08-31. Retrieved 2012-08-30.
- ^ a b c d Barnes, Frank C. (2009). "European Sporting Cartridges". Cartridges of the World: A Complete and Illustrated Reference for Over 1500 Cartridges. Iola, Wisconsin: Gun Digest Books. pp. 416–417. ISBN 978-1-4402-1330-4. Retrieved 2 August 2013.
- ^ C.I.P. TDCC datasheet .30 R Blaser
- ^ "RWS centerfire rifle cartridges". Archived from the original on 2019-01-17. Retrieved 2016-10-28.
- C.I.P. CD-ROM edition 2007
- C.I.P. decisions, texts and tables (free current C.I.P. CD-ROM version download (ZIP and RAR format))