Is .30-06 Ackley Improved faster than .300 Winchester Magnum?

.300 Winchester Magnum is faster — up to 3,290 fps versus 3,050 fps.

Does .30-06 Ackley Improved hit harder than .300 Winchester Magnum?

.300 Winchester Magnum carries more muzzle energy (3,800 vs 3,300 ft·lb).

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.30-06 Ackley Improved vs .300 Winchester Magnum

.300 Winchester Magnum is faster (3,290 vs 3,050 fps); .300 Winchester Magnum carries more energy (3,800 vs 3,300 ft·lb); .30-06 Ackley Improved recoils less.

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	.30-06 Ackley Improved	.300 Winchester Magnum
Type	Rifle	Rifle
Introduced	1960	1963
Bullet ⌀	0.308″	0.308″
Case length	2.489″	2.62″
Velocity	2,800–3,050 fps	2,825–3,290 fps
Energy	2,900–3,300 ft·lb	3,200–3,800 ft·lb
Max pressure	62,405 psi	64,000 psi
Recoil	14–18 ft·lb	25–38 ft·lb
Eff. range	800 yd	1200 yd

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FAQs

Is .30-06 Ackley Improved faster than .300 Winchester Magnum?: .300 Winchester Magnum is faster — up to 3,290 fps versus 3,050 fps.
Does .30-06 Ackley Improved hit harder than .300 Winchester Magnum?: .300 Winchester Magnum carries more muzzle energy (3,800 vs 3,300 ft·lb).