Lindcott Armory Compare / .300 H&H Magnum vs .303 Magnum
Cartridge comparison
.300 H&H Magnum vs .303 Magnum
.300 H&H Magnum is faster (3,050 vs 2,900 fps); .300 H&H Magnum carries more energy (3,700 vs 3,358 ft·lb); .303 Magnum recoils less.
.300 H&H Magnum →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.303 Magnum →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .300 H&H Magnum | .303 Magnum | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1925 | 1896 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.308″ | 0.312″ |
| Case length | 2.85″ | 2.85″ |
| Velocity | 2,700–3,050 fps | 2,600–2,900 fps |
| Energy | 2,430–3,700 ft·lb | 2,252–3,358 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 58,000 psi | 48,000 psi |
| Recoil | 25–35 ft·lb | 18–25 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 600 yd | 500 yd |
FAQs
- Is .300 H&H Magnum faster than .303 Magnum?
- .300 H&H Magnum is faster — up to 3,050 fps versus 2,900 fps.
- Does .300 H&H Magnum hit harder than .303 Magnum?
- .300 H&H Magnum carries more muzzle energy (3,700 vs 3,358 ft·lb).