The 4.38×30mm Libra (.17 Libra) is a centerfire cartridge designed for use in personal defense weapons.
Description
It was designed and has been manufactured by ČZW for use in their ČZW-438 PDW.[2]
The cartridge is based on a .22 Hornet cartridge converted to a rimless design and necked down to .17 calibre.[3]
Variants
- .17 Libra [4.38×30mm]: A rimless varmint-hunting and sport-shooting cartridge
- .17 Rimmed Libra [4.38×30mmR]: A rimmed varmint-hunting and sport-shooting cartridge for use with break-open actions
- .17 Libra Magnum [unknown]: A longer, more powerful 4.38mm rimless round for use in pistols or personal defense weapons[citation needed]
See also
References
- ^ a b "17 Libra" (PDF). C.I.P. TDCC. Archived from the original (PDF) on 18 November 2020. Retrieved 18 July 2013.
- ^ Czech Weapons Product Page http://www.czechweapons.com/en/czw-438/
- ^ ".17 Libra". municion.org. Munición. Retrieved 18 July 2013.
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