Cartridge comparison
.300 H&H Magnum vs .308 Norma Magnum
.300 H&H Magnum and .308 Norma Magnum are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .300 H&H Magnum | .308 Norma Magnum | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1925 | 1960 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.3079″ | 0.3079″ |
| Case length | 2.85″ | 2.5591″ |
| Max pressure | 58,000 psi | 57,400 psi |
| Recoil | 25–35 ft·lb | 15–20 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 600 yd | 500 yd |
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.