Cartridge comparison
.30 Remington vs .308 Winchester Ackley Improved
.30 Remington and .308 Winchester Ackley Improved are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .30 Remington | .308 Winchester Ackley Improved | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1906 | 1952 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.3079″ | 0.3079″ |
| Case length | 2.05″ | 2.0142″ |
| Max pressure | 40,611 psi | 60,191 psi |
| Recoil | 12–16 ft·lb | 17.2–17.4 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 200 yd | 700 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.
