Lindcott Armory Compare / .30-06 Springfield vs .308 Winchester
Cartridge comparison
.30-06 Springfield vs .308 Winchester
.30-06 Springfield is faster (2,910 vs 2,850 fps); .30-06 Springfield carries more energy (3,000 vs 2,700 ft·lb); .308 Winchester recoils less.
.30-06 Springfield →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.308 Winchester →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .30-06 Springfield | .308 Winchester | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1906 | 1952 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.308″ | 0.308″ |
| Case length | 2.494″ | 2.015″ |
| Velocity | 2,700–2,910 fps | 2,600–2,850 fps |
| Energy | 2,700–3,000 ft·lb | 2,400–2,700 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 60,000 psi | 62,000 psi |
| Recoil | 18–25 ft·lb | 15–20 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 1000 yd | 800 yd |
FAQs
- Is .30-06 Springfield faster than .308 Winchester?
- .30-06 Springfield is faster — up to 2,910 fps versus 2,850 fps.
- Does .30-06 Springfield hit harder than .308 Winchester?
- .30-06 Springfield carries more muzzle energy (3,000 vs 2,700 ft·lb).