Lindcott Armory Compare / .300 H&H Magnum vs .308 Norma Magnum
Cartridge comparison
.300 H&H Magnum vs .308 Norma Magnum
.308 Norma Magnum is faster (3,150 vs 3,050 fps); .308 Norma Magnum carries more energy (4,413 vs 3,700 ft·lb); .308 Norma Magnum recoils less.
.300 H&H Magnum →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.308 Norma Magnum →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .300 H&H Magnum | .308 Norma Magnum | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1925 | 1960 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.308″ | 0.308″ |
| Case length | 2.85″ | 2.56″ |
| Velocity | 2,700–3,050 fps | 2,930–3,150 fps |
| Energy | 2,430–3,700 ft·lb | 3,434–4,413 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 58,000 psi | 57,400 psi |
| Recoil | 25–35 ft·lb | 15–20 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 600 yd | 500 yd |
FAQs
- Is .300 H&H Magnum faster than .308 Norma Magnum?
- .308 Norma Magnum is faster — up to 3,150 fps versus 3,050 fps.
- Does .300 H&H Magnum hit harder than .308 Norma Magnum?
- .308 Norma Magnum carries more muzzle energy (4,413 vs 3,700 ft·lb).