Lindcott Armory Compare / .300 Dakota vs .300 Remington Ultra Magnum
Cartridge comparison
.300 Dakota vs .300 Remington Ultra Magnum
.300 Dakota is faster (3,400 vs 3,300 fps); .300 Remington Ultra Magnum carries more energy (4,353 vs 4,100 ft·lb).
.300 Dakota →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–1000 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.300 Remington Ultra Magnum →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–1000 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .300 Dakota | .300 Remington Ultra Magnum | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1992 | 1999 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.308″ | 0.308″ |
| Case length | 2.55″ | 2.85″ |
| Velocity | 3,000–3,400 fps | 2,900–3,300 fps |
| Energy | 3,000–4,100 ft·lb | 3,360–4,353 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 65,000 psi | 65,000 psi |
| Recoil | — | 28–40 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 300 yd | 600 yd |
FAQs
- Is .300 Dakota faster than .300 Remington Ultra Magnum?
- .300 Dakota is faster — up to 3,400 fps versus 3,300 fps.
- Does .300 Dakota hit harder than .300 Remington Ultra Magnum?
- .300 Remington Ultra Magnum carries more muzzle energy (4,353 vs 4,100 ft·lb).