30-30
Americannoun
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a rifle using a cartridge approximately .30 inch in diameter, originally having a powder charge of 30 grains but now of various charges.
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the cartridge itself.
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However, Draper levelled to force a decider as the quality rose, with Djokovic winning a gruelling 26-shot rally in the opening game at 30-30 on the Serb's serve.
From BBC ● Mar. 12, 2026
Allen then responded to nervelessly maneuver the Bills into field goal range, moving the ball 41 yards to give Prater a 50-yard kick to tie the game at 30-30.
From Barron's ● Jan. 18, 2026
Having secured the AFC's top seed, Denver had home advantage against the Bills and led 23-10 during the third quarter, before the Bills twice came from behind to make it 30-30.
From BBC ● Jan. 17, 2026
Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr., 24, joined the far less exclusive 30-30 club — it’s been accomplished 67 times — in 2023 and repeated it this season.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2024
“A 30-30 is a good deer gun, but it’s liable to over-shoot an inch or two at short range.”
From Lost Farm Camp by Harry Herbert Knibbs
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