Cartridge comparison
.30-03 Springfield vs .30-40 Krag
.30-03 Springfield and .30-40 Krag are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .30-03 Springfield | .30-40 Krag | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1903 | 1892 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.308″ | 0.308″ |
| Case length | 2.5402″ | 2.3142″ |
| Max pressure | 50,000 psi | 40,000 psi |
| Recoil | 16–25 ft·lb | 12–16 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 600 yd | 500 yd |
| SAAMI | Not SAAMI standardized | SAAMI standardized |
| CIP | Not standardized | CIP standardized |
| 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.
