Compare / .300 Norma Magnum vs 7.82 Lazzeroni Warbird

Cartridge comparison

.300 Norma Magnum vs 7.82 Lazzeroni Warbird

7.82 Lazzeroni Warbird is faster (3,700 vs 3,100 fps); .300 Norma Magnum carries more energy (4,900 vs 4,835 ft·lb); .300 Norma Magnum recoils less.

.300 Norma Magnum →
Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd
100 yd · zero0″−101″101″ drop @ 800 yd0400800Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
7.82 Lazzeroni Warbird →
Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–1000 yd
100 yd · zero0″−114″114″ drop @ 1000 yd05001000Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.300 Norma Magnum7.82 Lazzeroni Warbird
TypeRifleRifle
Introduced20121996
Bullet ⌀0.308″0.308″
Case length2.494″2.82″
Velocity2,800–3,100 fps3,300–3,700 fps
Energy3,750–4,900 ft·lb3,628–4,835 ft·lb
Max pressure61,000 psi65,000 psi
Recoil28–40 ft·lb30–42 ft·lb
Eff. range1200 yd800 yd

FAQs

Is .300 Norma Magnum faster than 7.82 Lazzeroni Warbird?
7.82 Lazzeroni Warbird is faster — up to 3,700 fps versus 3,100 fps.
Does .300 Norma Magnum hit harder than 7.82 Lazzeroni Warbird?
.300 Norma Magnum carries more muzzle energy (4,900 vs 4,835 ft·lb).