Description
Product overview of the 4.6×30 Ammo
The 4.6×30mm (designated as the 4,6 × 30 by the C.I.P.) cartridge is a small-caliber, high-velocity, smokeless powder, rebated rim, bottlenecked centerfire cartridge designed for personal defense weapons (PDW) developed by German armament manufacturer Heckler & Koch (HK) in 1999. It was designed primarily for the MP7 personal defense weapon (PDW) to minimize weight and recoil while increasing penetration of body armor. It features a bottlenecked case and a pointed, steel-core, brass-jacketed bullet.
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4.6×30mm maximum C.I.P. cartridge dimensions; all sizes in millimeters (mm).
Americans define the shoulder angle at alpha/2 ≈ 22 degrees. The common rifling twist rate for this cartridge is 160 mm (1 in 6.3 in), 6 grooves, Ø lands = 4.52 mm, Ø grooves = 4.65 mm, land width = 1.21 mm and the primer type is small rifle.
In C.I.P. (Commission Internationale Permanente pour l’Epreuve des Armes à Feu Portatives) regulated countries every rimless rifle cartridge combo has to be proofed at 125% of this maximum C.I.P. pressure to certify for sale to consumers. This means that 4.6×30mm chambered arms in C.I.P.-regulated countries are currently (2018) proof tested at 500.00 MPa (72,519 psi) PE piezo pressure.
The Belgian 5.7×28mm cartridge introduced in 1993 is probably the closest currently available ballistic twin of the 4.6×30mm.
The 4.6×30mm ammunition is produced by RUAG Ammotec, Fiocchi and BAE Systems.
History Of 4.6×30 Ammo
| Service history | |
|---|---|
| In service | 2001–present |
| Used by | Heckler & Koch MP7 Users |
| Wars | Afghanistan War |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Heckler & Koch |
The 4.6×30 Ammo cartridge was introduced in 1999 as a competitor to FN Herstal’s 5.7×28mm cartridge Heckler & Koch started the development of a semi-automatic handgun for their 4.6×30mm PDW cartridge, but Heckler & Koch cancelled the Ultimate Combat Pistol (UCP) at the prototype stage.
Specifications On 4.6x30mm Ammo
| Case type | Rimless, bottleneck |
|---|---|
| Bullet diameter | 4.65 mm (0.183 in) |
| Land diameter | 4.52 mm (0.178 in) |
| Neck diameter | 5.31 mm (0.209 in) |
| Shoulder diameter | 7.75 mm (0.305 in) |
| Base diameter | 8.02 mm (0.316 in) |
| Rim diameter | 8.00 mm (0.315 in) |
| Rim thickness | 1.10 mm (0.043 in) |
| Case length | 30.50 mm (1.201 in) |
| Overall length | 38.50 mm (1.516 in) |
| Rifling twist | 160 mm (1 in 6.3 in) |
| Primer type | Boxer small rifle[2] |
| Maximum pressure | 400.00 MPa (58,015 psi) |
Ballistic Performance For The 4.6×30 Ammo
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Compared to standard intermediate cartridges one can carry more 4.6×30mm ammunition due to the lower weight and relative small dimensions of the cartridge. Also, due to the lower weight of the bullet, aiming in rapid fire is much easier as recoil depends much on the weight of the bullet. CRISAT testing shows that because of the smaller diameter and high projectile velocity of the round, body armor penetration is higher than that of traditional handgun projectiles.
WARNING: This product can expose you to Lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to – www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.Specifications on 4.6×30 Ammo
Product Information
| Cartridge | 4.6x30mm HK |
| Grain Weight | 40 Grains |
| Quantity | 500 Round |
| Muzzle Velocity | 1900 Feet Per Second |
| Muzzle Energy | 321 Foot Pounds |
| Bullet Style | Full Metal Jacket Flat Base |
| Lead Free | No |
| Case Type | Brass |
| Primer | Boxer |
| Corrosive | No |
| Reloadable | Yes |
| Velocity Rating | Supersonic |
Delivery Information
| Shipping Weight | 0.820 Pounds |
| DOT-Regulated | Yes |
