Is .300 Norma Magnum faster than .300 Winchester Magnum?

.300 Winchester Magnum is faster — up to 3,290 fps versus 3,100 fps.

Does .300 Norma Magnum hit harder than .300 Winchester Magnum?

.300 Norma Magnum carries more muzzle energy (4,900 vs 3,800 ft·lb).

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.300 Norma Magnum vs .300 Winchester Magnum

.300 Winchester Magnum is faster (3,290 vs 3,100 fps); .300 Norma Magnum carries more energy (4,900 vs 3,800 ft·lb); .300 Winchester Magnum recoils less.

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	.300 Norma Magnum	.300 Winchester Magnum
Type	Rifle	Rifle
Introduced	2012	1963
Bullet ⌀	0.308″	0.308″
Case length	2.494″	2.62″
Velocity	2,800–3,100 fps	2,825–3,290 fps
Energy	3,750–4,900 ft·lb	3,200–3,800 ft·lb
Max pressure	61,000 psi	64,000 psi
Recoil	28–40 ft·lb	25–38 ft·lb
Eff. range	1200 yd	1200 yd

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FAQs

Is .300 Norma Magnum faster than .300 Winchester Magnum?: .300 Winchester Magnum is faster — up to 3,290 fps versus 3,100 fps.
Does .300 Norma Magnum hit harder than .300 Winchester Magnum?: .300 Norma Magnum carries more muzzle energy (4,900 vs 3,800 ft·lb).