Cartridge comparison
.30-01 vs .303 Magnum
.30-01 and .303 Magnum are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .30-01 | .303 Magnum | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1901 | 1919 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.308″ | 0.312″ |
| Case length | 2.54″ | 2.35″ |
| Max pressure | 31,900 psi | 48,000 psi |
| Recoil | 22.3 ft·lb | 18–25 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 500 yd | 1000 yd |
| SAAMI | Not SAAMI standardized | Not SAAMI standardized |
| CIP | Not standardized | Not standardized |
| Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete |
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.
