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.30-30 Winchester vs .35 Remington

.30-30 Winchester is faster (2,390 vs 2,200 fps); .30-30 Winchester carries more energy (2,050 vs 2,000 ft·lb); .30-30 Winchester recoils less.

.30-30 Winchester →
Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–500 yd
100 yd · zero0″−61″61″ drop @ 500 yd0250500Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
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100 yd · zero0″−72″72″ drop @ 500 yd0250500Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.30-30 Winchester.35 Remington
TypeRifleRifle
Introduced18951906
Bullet ⌀0.308″0.358″
Case length2.039″1.92″
Velocity2,200–2,390 fps1,900–2,200 fps
Energy1,900–2,050 ft·lb1,600–2,000 ft·lb
Max pressure42,000 psi33,500 psi
Recoil10–14 ft·lb12–18 ft·lb
Eff. range200 yd200 yd

FAQs

Is .30-30 Winchester faster than .35 Remington?
.30-30 Winchester is faster — up to 2,390 fps versus 2,200 fps.
Does .30-30 Winchester hit harder than .35 Remington?
.30-30 Winchester carries more muzzle energy (2,050 vs 2,000 ft·lb).