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Cartridge comparison

.30-06 Springfield vs 7.65x53mm Argentine

.30-06 Springfield is faster (2,910 vs 2,850 fps); 7.65x53mm Argentine carries more energy (3,115 vs 3,000 ft·lb); 7.65x53mm Argentine recoils less.

.30-06 Springfield →
Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd
100 yd · zero0″−115″115″ drop @ 800 yd0400800Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
7.65x53mm Argentine →
Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd
100 yd · zero0″−120″120″ drop @ 800 yd0400800Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.30-06 Springfield7.65x53mm Argentine
TypeRifleRifle
Introduced19061890
Bullet ⌀0.308″0.313″
Case length2.494″2.087″
Velocity2,700–2,910 fps2,700–2,850 fps
Energy2,700–3,000 ft·lb2,800–3,115 ft·lb
Max pressure60,000 psi56,900 psi
Recoil18–25 ft·lb15–20 ft·lb
Eff. range1000 yd400 yd

FAQs

Is .30-06 Springfield faster than 7.65x53mm Argentine?
.30-06 Springfield is faster — up to 2,910 fps versus 2,850 fps.
Does .30-06 Springfield hit harder than 7.65x53mm Argentine?
7.65x53mm Argentine carries more muzzle energy (3,115 vs 3,000 ft·lb).