Lindcott Armory Compare / .30-40 Krag vs .303 British
Cartridge comparison
.30-40 Krag vs .303 British
.303 British is faster (2,690 vs 2,500 fps); .30-40 Krag carries more energy (2,700 vs 2,600 ft·lb); .30-40 Krag recoils less.
.30-40 Krag →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.303 British →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .30-40 Krag | .303 British | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1892 | 1889 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.308″ | 0.311″ |
| Case length | 2.314″ | 2.222″ |
| Velocity | 2,000–2,500 fps | 2,440–2,690 fps |
| Energy | 1,600–2,700 ft·lb | 2,400–2,600 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 40,000 psi | 49,000 psi |
| Recoil | 12–16 ft·lb | 16–22 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 500 yd | 600 yd |
FAQs
- Is .30-40 Krag faster than .303 British?
- .303 British is faster — up to 2,690 fps versus 2,500 fps.
- Does .30-40 Krag hit harder than .303 British?
- .30-40 Krag carries more muzzle energy (2,700 vs 2,600 ft·lb).