Lindcott Armory Compare / .243 Winchester vs 7mm-08 Remington
Cartridge comparison
.243 Winchester vs 7mm-08 Remington
.243 Winchester is faster (3,850 vs 3,000 fps); 7mm-08 Remington carries more energy (2,700 vs 2,000 ft·lb); .243 Winchester recoils less.
.243 Winchester →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–1000 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
7mm-08 Remington →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .243 Winchester | 7mm-08 Remington | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1955 | 1980 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.243″ | 0.284″ |
| Case length | 2.045″ | 2.035″ |
| Velocity | 2,900–3,850 fps | 2,750–3,000 fps |
| Energy | 1,400–2,000 ft·lb | 2,300–2,700 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 60,000 psi | 61,000 psi |
| Recoil | 8–12 ft·lb | 12–16 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 500 yd | 600 yd |
FAQs
- Is .243 Winchester faster than 7mm-08 Remington?
- .243 Winchester is faster — up to 3,850 fps versus 3,000 fps.
- Does .243 Winchester hit harder than 7mm-08 Remington?
- 7mm-08 Remington carries more muzzle energy (2,700 vs 2,000 ft·lb).