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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
TypeRifleRifle
Introduced18921889
Bullet diameter0.308″0.3118″
Case length2.3142″2.222″
Max pressure40,000 psi49,000 psi
Recoil12–16 ft·lb16–22 ft·lb
Effective range500 yd600 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.

ToolOverlay .30-40 Krag and .303 British trajectories with real loads in Ballistic Compare