Lindcott Armory Compare / .30-30 Winchester vs .308 Winchester
Cartridge comparison
.30-30 Winchester vs .308 Winchester
.308 Winchester is faster (2,850 vs 2,390 fps); .308 Winchester carries more energy (2,700 vs 2,050 ft·lb); .30-30 Winchester recoils less.
.30-30 Winchester →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–500 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.308 Winchester →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .30-30 Winchester | .308 Winchester | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1895 | 1952 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.308″ | 0.308″ |
| Case length | 2.039″ | 2.015″ |
| Velocity | 2,200–2,390 fps | 2,600–2,850 fps |
| Energy | 1,900–2,050 ft·lb | 2,400–2,700 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 42,000 psi | 62,000 psi |
| Recoil | 10–14 ft·lb | 15–20 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 200 yd | 800 yd |
FAQs
- Is .30-30 Winchester faster than .308 Winchester?
- .308 Winchester is faster — up to 2,850 fps versus 2,390 fps.
- Does .30-30 Winchester hit harder than .308 Winchester?
- .308 Winchester carries more muzzle energy (2,700 vs 2,050 ft·lb).