Lindcott Armory Compare / 11mm Vickers vs .303 British
Cartridge comparison
11mm Vickers vs .303 British
.303 British is faster (2,690 vs 2,650 fps); 11mm Vickers carries more energy (6,124 vs 2,600 ft·lb).
11mm Vickers →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.303 British →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| 11mm Vickers | .303 British | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1917 | 1889 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.45″ | 0.311″ |
| Case length | 3.185″ | 2.222″ |
| Velocity | 2,600–2,650 fps | 2,440–2,690 fps |
| Energy | 5,899–6,124 ft·lb | 2,400–2,600 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 42,000 psi | 49,000 psi |
| Recoil | 15–22 ft·lb | 16–22 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 500 yd | 600 yd |
FAQs
- Is 11mm Vickers faster than .303 British?
- .303 British is faster — up to 2,690 fps versus 2,650 fps.
- Does 11mm Vickers hit harder than .303 British?
- 11mm Vickers carries more muzzle energy (6,124 vs 2,600 ft·lb).