Cartridge comparison
.244 H&H Magnum vs .257 Weatherby Magnum
.244 H&H Magnum and .257 Weatherby Magnum are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .244 H&H Magnum | .257 Weatherby Magnum | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1955 | 1944 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.2449″ | 0.257″ |
| Case length | 2.7902″ | 2.549″ |
| Max pressure | 63,092 psi | 62,500 psi |
| Recoil | 14.6 ft·lb | 16–22 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 400 yd | 500 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.
