Lindcott Armory Compare / .30 Carbine vs .357 Magnum
Cartridge comparison
.30 Carbine vs .357 Magnum
.30 Carbine is faster (2,100 vs 1,650 fps); .30 Carbine carries more energy (1,080 vs 750 ft·lb); .30 Carbine recoils less.
.30 Carbine →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–500 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.357 Magnum →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–500 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .30 Carbine | .357 Magnum | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Revolver |
| Introduced | 1941 | 1934 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.308″ | 0.357″ |
| Case length | 1.29″ | 1.29″ |
| Velocity | 1,900–2,100 fps | 1,180–1,650 fps |
| Energy | 880–1,080 ft·lb | 450–750 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 40,000 psi | 35,000 psi |
| Recoil | 4–6 ft·lb | 12–20 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 200 yd | 100 yd |
FAQs
- Is .30 Carbine faster than .357 Magnum?
- .30 Carbine is faster — up to 2,100 fps versus 1,650 fps.
- Does .30 Carbine hit harder than .357 Magnum?
- .30 Carbine carries more muzzle energy (1,080 vs 750 ft·lb).