Lindcott Armory Compare / .300 Dakota vs .300 Winchester Magnum
Cartridge comparison
.300 Dakota vs .300 Winchester Magnum
.300 Dakota is faster (3,400 vs 3,290 fps); .300 Dakota carries more energy (4,100 vs 3,800 ft·lb).
.300 Dakota →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–1000 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.300 Winchester Magnum →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–1000 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .300 Dakota | .300 Winchester Magnum | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1992 | 1963 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.308″ | 0.308″ |
| Case length | 2.55″ | 2.62″ |
| Velocity | 3,000–3,400 fps | 2,825–3,290 fps |
| Energy | 3,000–4,100 ft·lb | 3,200–3,800 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 65,000 psi | 64,000 psi |
| Recoil | — | 25–38 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 300 yd | 1200 yd |
FAQs
- Is .300 Dakota faster than .300 Winchester Magnum?
- .300 Dakota is faster — up to 3,400 fps versus 3,290 fps.
- Does .300 Dakota hit harder than .300 Winchester Magnum?
- .300 Dakota carries more muzzle energy (4,100 vs 3,800 ft·lb).