Is .30-06 Springfield faster than .300 Winchester Magnum?

.300 Winchester Magnum is faster — up to 3,290 fps versus 2,910 fps.

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

.300 Winchester Magnum carries more muzzle energy (3,800 vs 3,000 ft·lb).

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.30-06 Springfield vs .300 Winchester Magnum

.300 Winchester Magnum is faster (3,290 vs 2,910 fps); .300 Winchester Magnum carries more energy (3,800 vs 3,000 ft·lb); .30-06 Springfield recoils less.

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	.30-06 Springfield	.300 Winchester Magnum
Type	Rifle	Rifle
Introduced	1906	1963
Bullet ⌀	0.308″	0.308″
Case length	2.494″	2.62″
Velocity	2,700–2,910 fps	2,825–3,290 fps
Energy	2,700–3,000 ft·lb	3,200–3,800 ft·lb
Max pressure	60,000 psi	64,000 psi
Recoil	18–25 ft·lb	25–38 ft·lb
Eff. range	1000 yd	1200 yd

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FAQs

Is .30-06 Springfield faster than .300 Winchester Magnum?: .300 Winchester Magnum is faster — up to 3,290 fps versus 2,910 fps.
Does .30-06 Springfield hit harder than .300 Winchester Magnum?: .300 Winchester Magnum carries more muzzle energy (3,800 vs 3,000 ft·lb).