Lindcott Armory Compare / .243 Winchester vs .250 Savage
Cartridge comparison
.243 Winchester vs .250 Savage
.243 Winchester is faster (3,850 vs 3,000 fps); .243 Winchester carries more energy (2,000 vs 1,935 ft·lb).
.243 Winchester →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–1000 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.250 Savage →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .243 Winchester | .250 Savage | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1955 | 1915 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.243″ | 0.257″ |
| Case length | 2.045″ | 1.912″ |
| Velocity | 2,900–3,850 fps | 2,820–3,000 fps |
| Energy | 1,400–2,000 ft·lb | 1,539–1,935 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 60,000 psi | 45,000 psi |
| Recoil | 8–12 ft·lb | 8–12 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 500 yd | 300 yd |
FAQs
- Is .243 Winchester faster than .250 Savage?
- .243 Winchester is faster — up to 3,850 fps versus 3,000 fps.
- Does .243 Winchester hit harder than .250 Savage?
- .243 Winchester carries more muzzle energy (2,000 vs 1,935 ft·lb).