Cartridge comparison
.30-03 Springfield vs 8x65mmR
.30-03 Springfield and 8x65mmR are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .30-03 Springfield | 8x65mmR | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1903 | 1912 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.308″ | 0.3185″ |
| Case length | 2.5402″ | 2.5472″ |
| Max pressure | 50,000 psi | 56,565 psi |
| Recoil | 16–25 ft·lb | 20.1–22 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 600 yd | 300 yd |
| SAAMI | Not SAAMI standardized | Not SAAMI standardized |
| CIP | Not standardized | CIP 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.
