Lindcott Armory Compare / .30 Carbine vs .351 Winchester Self-Loading
Cartridge comparison
.30 Carbine vs .351 Winchester Self-Loading
.30 Carbine is faster (2,100 vs 1,900 fps); .351 Winchester Self-Loading carries more energy (1,443 vs 1,080 ft·lb); .30 Carbine recoils less.
.30 Carbine →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–500 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.351 Winchester Self-Loading →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–500 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .30 Carbine | .351 Winchester Self-Loading | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1941 | 1905 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.308″ | 0.351″ |
| Case length | 1.29″ | 1.386″ |
| Velocity | 1,900–2,100 fps | 1,850–1,900 fps |
| Energy | 880–1,080 ft·lb | 1,369–1,443 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 40,000 psi | 39,000 psi |
| Recoil | 4–6 ft·lb | 7–10 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 200 yd | 150 yd |
FAQs
- Is .30 Carbine faster than .351 Winchester Self-Loading?
- .30 Carbine is faster — up to 2,100 fps versus 1,900 fps.
- Does .30 Carbine hit harder than .351 Winchester Self-Loading?
- .351 Winchester Self-Loading carries more muzzle energy (1,443 vs 1,080 ft·lb).