Cartridge comparison
.243 Winchester vs .257 Roberts +P
.243 Winchester and .257 Roberts +P are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .243 Winchester | .257 Roberts +P | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1955 | 1970 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.243″ | 0.257″ |
| Case length | 2.0449″ | 2.2331″ |
| Max pressure | 60,000 psi | 58,000 psi |
| Recoil | 8–12 ft·lb | 9.5–11 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 400 yd | 400 yd |
Highlighted cells hold the clear edge where both sides have a number. Every figure is a range maximum from the reference; typical loads run lower.
Case profiles, to scale
Drawn to the same scale, so the proportions are true. Physical size varies with your screen.
