Lindcott Armory Compare / .240 Weatherby Magnum vs .243 Winchester
Cartridge comparison
.240 Weatherby Magnum vs .243 Winchester
.243 Winchester is faster (3,850 vs 3,500 fps); .240 Weatherby Magnum carries more energy (2,725 vs 2,000 ft·lb); .243 Winchester recoils less.
.240 Weatherby Magnum →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–1000 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.243 Winchester →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–1000 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .240 Weatherby Magnum | .243 Winchester | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1968 | 1955 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.243″ | 0.243″ |
| Case length | 2.5″ | 2.045″ |
| Velocity | 3,300–3,500 fps | 2,900–3,850 fps |
| Energy | 2,100–2,725 ft·lb | 1,400–2,000 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 65,000 psi | 60,000 psi |
| Recoil | 12–18 ft·lb | 8–12 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 400 yd | 500 yd |
FAQs
- Is .240 Weatherby Magnum faster than .243 Winchester?
- .243 Winchester is faster — up to 3,850 fps versus 3,500 fps.
- Does .240 Weatherby Magnum hit harder than .243 Winchester?
- .240 Weatherby Magnum carries more muzzle energy (2,725 vs 2,000 ft·lb).