Lindcott Armory Compare / .30-30 Winchester vs .300 HAM'R
Cartridge comparison
.30-30 Winchester vs .300 HAM'R
.300 HAM'R is faster (2,750 vs 2,390 fps); .300 HAM'R carries more energy (2,522 vs 2,050 ft·lb); .300 HAM'R recoils less.
.30-30 Winchester →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–500 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.300 HAM'R →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .30-30 Winchester | .300 HAM'R | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1895 | 2018 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.308″ | 0.308″ |
| Case length | 2.039″ | 1.5″ |
| Velocity | 2,200–2,390 fps | 2,300–2,750 fps |
| Energy | 1,900–2,050 ft·lb | 1,291–2,522 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 42,000 psi | 57,500 psi |
| Recoil | 10–14 ft·lb | 6–9 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 200 yd | 300 yd |
FAQs
- Is .30-30 Winchester faster than .300 HAM'R?
- .300 HAM'R is faster — up to 2,750 fps versus 2,390 fps.
- Does .30-30 Winchester hit harder than .300 HAM'R?
- .300 HAM'R carries more muzzle energy (2,522 vs 2,050 ft·lb).