Lindcott Armory Compare / .300 PRC vs .300 WSM
Cartridge comparison
.300 PRC vs .300 WSM
.300 WSM is faster (3,300 vs 3,000 fps); .300 PRC carries more energy (4,000 vs 3,500 ft·lb); .300 WSM recoils less.
.300 PRC →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.300 WSM →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–1000 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .300 PRC | .300 WSM | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 2018 | 2001 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.308″ | 0.308″ |
| Case length | 2.58″ | 2.1″ |
| Velocity | 2,810–3,000 fps | 2,850–3,300 fps |
| Energy | 3,300–4,000 ft·lb | 2,700–3,500 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 65,000 psi | 65,000 psi |
| Recoil | 25–35 ft·lb | 20–28 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 1500 yd | 600 yd |
FAQs
- Is .300 PRC faster than .300 WSM?
- .300 WSM is faster — up to 3,300 fps versus 3,000 fps.
- Does .300 PRC hit harder than .300 WSM?
- .300 PRC carries more muzzle energy (4,000 vs 3,500 ft·lb).