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.
Example Sentences
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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
A double fault for 30-30 in the eighth game offered Fonseca faint hope, before Draper rediscovered his first serve and returned well to take the opening set in 29 minutes.
From BBC • May 31, 2025
Center fielder Brenton Doyle, 26, has 30-30 potential.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2025
The only animals that can be classed as dangerous are the jaguar and white-jawed peccary, and a 30-30 or 44 calibre is heavy enough for such game.
From Through the Brazilian Wilderness by Roosevelt, Theodore
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