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.284 Winchester vs 7mm Mauser

.284 Winchester is faster at the top of its range (3,000 vs 2,900 fps); .284 Winchester carries more energy at its hottest load (2,900 vs 2,800 ft·lb). Both figures are range maxima; typical loads run lower.

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.284 Winchester →
Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd
100 yd · zero0″−108″108″ drop @ 800 yd0400800Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
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Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd
100 yd · zero0″−116″116″ drop @ 800 yd0400800Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.284 Winchester7mm Mauser
TypeRifleRifle
Introduced19631892
Bullet ⌀0.2839″0.2854″
Case length2.1701″2.2441″
Velocity2,800–3,000 fps2,600–2,900 fps
Energy2,435–2,900 ft·lb2,200–2,800 ft·lb
Max pressure56,000 psi51,000 psi
Recoil12–16 ft·lb12–16 ft·lb
Eff. range500 yd550 yd

FAQs

Is .284 Winchester faster than 7mm Mauser?
At the top of the range, .284 Winchester is faster — 3,000 fps versus 2,900. Real velocity depends on the specific load and barrel length, so check individual factory loads before you decide.
Which hits harder, .284 Winchester or 7mm Mauser?
.284 Winchester carries more muzzle energy at its top load (2,900 vs 2,800 ft·lb). Energy alone doesn't decide terminal effect, though — bullet construction and placement matter more.