Lindcott Armory Compare / .30 Nosler vs .300 PRC
Cartridge comparison
.30 Nosler vs .300 PRC
.30 Nosler is faster (3,300 vs 3,000 fps); .30 Nosler carries more energy (4,100 vs 4,000 ft·lb); .300 PRC recoils less.
.30 Nosler →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–1000 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.300 PRC →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .30 Nosler | .300 PRC | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 2016 | 2018 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.308″ | 0.308″ |
| Case length | 2.55″ | 2.58″ |
| Velocity | 2,900–3,300 fps | 2,810–3,000 fps |
| Energy | 3,000–4,100 ft·lb | 3,300–4,000 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 65,000 psi | 65,000 psi |
| Recoil | 30–42 ft·lb | 25–35 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 800 yd | 1500 yd |
FAQs
- Is .30 Nosler faster than .300 PRC?
- .30 Nosler is faster — up to 3,300 fps versus 3,000 fps.
- Does .30 Nosler hit harder than .300 PRC?
- .30 Nosler carries more muzzle energy (4,100 vs 4,000 ft·lb).