Lindcott Armory Compare / .30-30 Winchester vs .300 Savage
Cartridge comparison
.30-30 Winchester vs .300 Savage
.300 Savage is faster (2,900 vs 2,390 fps); .300 Savage carries more energy (2,820 vs 2,050 ft·lb).
.30-30 Winchester →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–500 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.300 Savage →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .30-30 Winchester | .300 Savage | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1895 | 1920 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.308″ | 0.308″ |
| Case length | 2.039″ | 1.871″ |
| Velocity | 2,200–2,390 fps | 2,600–2,900 fps |
| Energy | 1,900–2,050 ft·lb | 2,252–2,820 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 42,000 psi | 47,000 psi |
| Recoil | 10–14 ft·lb | 10–14 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 200 yd | 400 yd |
FAQs
- Is .30-30 Winchester faster than .300 Savage?
- .300 Savage is faster — up to 2,900 fps versus 2,390 fps.
- Does .30-30 Winchester hit harder than .300 Savage?
- .300 Savage carries more muzzle energy (2,820 vs 2,050 ft·lb).