Lindcott Armory Compare / .30 Nosler vs .300 Weatherby Magnum
Cartridge comparison
.30 Nosler vs .300 Weatherby Magnum
.300 Weatherby Magnum is faster (3,500 vs 3,300 fps); .300 Weatherby Magnum carries more energy (4,350 vs 4,100 ft·lb); .30 Nosler recoils less.
.30 Nosler →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–1000 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.300 Weatherby Magnum →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–1000 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .30 Nosler | .300 Weatherby Magnum | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 2016 | 1944 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.308″ | 0.308″ |
| Case length | 2.55″ | 2.825″ |
| Velocity | 2,900–3,300 fps | 3,000–3,500 fps |
| Energy | 3,000–4,100 ft·lb | 2,997–4,350 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 65,000 psi | 65,000 psi |
| Recoil | 30–42 ft·lb | 35–48 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 800 yd | 700 yd |
FAQs
- Is .30 Nosler faster than .300 Weatherby Magnum?
- .300 Weatherby Magnum is faster — up to 3,500 fps versus 3,300 fps.
- Does .30 Nosler hit harder than .300 Weatherby Magnum?
- .300 Weatherby Magnum carries more muzzle energy (4,350 vs 4,100 ft·lb).