Cartridge comparison
.30-06 Springfield vs 7.62x51mm NATO
.30-06 Springfield and 7.62x51mm NATO are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .30-06 Springfield | 7.62x51mm NATO | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1906 | 1954 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.308″ | 0.3079″ |
| Case length | 2.4941″ | 2.015″ |
| Max pressure | 60,000 psi | 60,191 psi |
| Recoil | 18–25 ft·lb | — |
| Effective range | 1000 yd | 800 yd |
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.