Lindcott Armory Compare / .280 British vs 7mm-08 Remington
Cartridge comparison
.280 British vs 7mm-08 Remington
7mm-08 Remington is faster (3,000 vs 2,530 fps); 7mm-08 Remington carries more energy (2,700 vs 1,993 ft·lb).
.280 British →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
7mm-08 Remington →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .280 British | 7mm-08 Remington | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1948 | 1980 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.284″ | 0.284″ |
| Case length | 1.709″ | 2.035″ |
| Velocity | 2,415–2,530 fps | 2,750–3,000 fps |
| Energy | 1,814–1,993 ft·lb | 2,300–2,700 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 45,000 psi | 61,000 psi |
| Recoil | 11–16 ft·lb | 12–16 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 600 yd | 600 yd |
FAQs
- Is .280 British faster than 7mm-08 Remington?
- 7mm-08 Remington is faster — up to 3,000 fps versus 2,530 fps.
- Does .280 British hit harder than 7mm-08 Remington?
- 7mm-08 Remington carries more muzzle energy (2,700 vs 1,993 ft·lb).