Lindcott Armory Compare / .223 Remington vs .308 Winchester
Cartridge comparison
.223 Remington vs .308 Winchester
.223 Remington is faster (3,900 vs 2,850 fps); .308 Winchester carries more energy (2,700 vs 1,350 ft·lb); .223 Remington recoils less.
.223 Remington →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–1000 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.308 Winchester →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .223 Remington | .308 Winchester | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1963 | 1952 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.224″ | 0.308″ |
| Case length | 1.76″ | 2.015″ |
| Velocity | 3,000–3,900 fps | 2,600–2,850 fps |
| Energy | 1,100–1,350 ft·lb | 2,400–2,700 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 55,000 psi | 62,000 psi |
| Recoil | 3.5–5 ft·lb | 15–20 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 600 yd | 800 yd |
FAQs
- Is .223 Remington faster than .308 Winchester?
- .223 Remington is faster — up to 3,900 fps versus 2,850 fps.
- Does .223 Remington hit harder than .308 Winchester?
- .308 Winchester carries more muzzle energy (2,700 vs 1,350 ft·lb).