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Cartridge comparison

.300 Norma Magnum vs .300 Weatherby Magnum

.300 Norma Magnum and .300 Weatherby Magnum are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.

Side by side

.300 Norma Magnum.300 Weatherby Magnum
TypeRifleRifle
Introduced20121944
Bullet diameter0.3083″0.308″
Case length2.4921″2.8248″
Max pressure61,000 psi65,000 psi
Recoil28–40 ft·lb35–48 ft·lb
Effective range1500 yd700 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.

ToolOverlay .300 Norma Magnum and .300 Weatherby Magnum trajectories with real loads in Ballistic Compare