Lindcott Armory Compare / .30-03 Springfield vs .30-40 Krag
Cartridge comparison
.30-03 Springfield vs .30-40 Krag
.30-40 Krag is faster (2,500 vs 2,300 fps); .30-40 Krag carries more energy (2,700 vs 2,590 ft·lb).
.30-03 Springfield →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–500 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.30-40 Krag →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .30-03 Springfield | .30-40 Krag | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1903 | 1892 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.308″ | 0.308″ |
| Case length | 2.54″ | 2.314″ |
| Velocity | 2,200–2,300 fps | 2,000–2,500 fps |
| Energy | 2,365–2,590 ft·lb | 1,600–2,700 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 50,000 psi | 40,000 psi |
| Recoil | 12–16 ft·lb | 12–16 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 600 yd | 500 yd |
FAQs
- Is .30-03 Springfield faster than .30-40 Krag?
- .30-40 Krag is faster — up to 2,500 fps versus 2,300 fps.
- Does .30-03 Springfield hit harder than .30-40 Krag?
- .30-40 Krag carries more muzzle energy (2,700 vs 2,590 ft·lb).