Lindcott Armory Compare / .30-03 Springfield vs .30-06 Springfield
Cartridge comparison
.30-03 Springfield vs .30-06 Springfield
.30-06 Springfield is faster (2,910 vs 2,300 fps); .30-06 Springfield carries more energy (3,000 vs 2,590 ft·lb); .30-03 Springfield recoils less.
.30-03 Springfield →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–500 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.30-06 Springfield →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .30-03 Springfield | .30-06 Springfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1903 | 1906 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.308″ | 0.308″ |
| Case length | 2.54″ | 2.494″ |
| Velocity | 2,200–2,300 fps | 2,700–2,910 fps |
| Energy | 2,365–2,590 ft·lb | 2,700–3,000 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 50,000 psi | 60,000 psi |
| Recoil | 12–16 ft·lb | 18–25 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 600 yd | 1000 yd |
FAQs
- Is .30-03 Springfield faster than .30-06 Springfield?
- .30-06 Springfield is faster — up to 2,910 fps versus 2,300 fps.
- Does .30-03 Springfield hit harder than .30-06 Springfield?
- .30-06 Springfield carries more muzzle energy (3,000 vs 2,590 ft·lb).