Lindcott Armory Compare / .30-30 Winchester vs .360 Buckhammer
Cartridge comparison
.30-30 Winchester vs .360 Buckhammer
.360 Buckhammer is faster (2,400 vs 2,390 fps); .360 Buckhammer carries more energy (2,558 vs 2,050 ft·lb); .30-30 Winchester recoils less.
.30-30 Winchester →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–500 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.360 Buckhammer →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .30-30 Winchester | .360 Buckhammer | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1895 | 2023 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.308″ | 0.358″ |
| Case length | 2.039″ | 1.8″ |
| Velocity | 2,200–2,390 fps | 2,200–2,400 fps |
| Energy | 1,900–2,050 ft·lb | 1,935–2,558 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 42,000 psi | 50,000 psi |
| Recoil | 10–14 ft·lb | 15–22 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 200 yd | 250 yd |
FAQs
- Is .30-30 Winchester faster than .360 Buckhammer?
- .360 Buckhammer is faster — up to 2,400 fps versus 2,390 fps.
- Does .30-30 Winchester hit harder than .360 Buckhammer?
- .360 Buckhammer carries more muzzle energy (2,558 vs 2,050 ft·lb).