Cartridge comparison
.30-40 Krag vs .303 British
.30-40 Krag and .303 British are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .30-40 Krag | .303 British | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1892 | 1889 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.308″ | 0.3118″ |
| Case length | 2.3142″ | 2.222″ |
| Max pressure | 40,000 psi | 49,000 psi |
| Recoil | 12–16 ft·lb | 16–22 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 500 yd | 600 yd |
Highlighted cells hold the clear edge where both sides have a number. Every figure is a range maximum from the reference; typical loads run lower.
Case profiles, to scale
Drawn to the same scale, so the proportions are true. Physical size varies with your screen.