Cartridge comparison
.300/295 Rook vs 7.62x41mm M43 Experimental
.300/295 Rook and 7.62x41mm M43 Experimental are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .300/295 Rook | 7.62x41mm M43 Experimental | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1874 | 1943 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.3012″ | 0.311″ |
| Case length | 1.1799″ | 1.6142″ |
| Max pressure | 17,405 psi | 45,000 psi |
| Recoil | 1.5–3.6 ft·lb | 10–17 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 250 yd | 400 yd |
| SAAMI | Not SAAMI standardized | Not SAAMI standardized |
| CIP | CIP standardized | Not standardized |
| Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete |
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.
