30-30

[ thur-tee-thur-tee ]

/ ˈθɜr tiˈθɜr ti /

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noun

a rifle using a cartridge approximately .30 inch in diameter, originally having a powder charge of 30 grains but now of various charges.

the cartridge itself.

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