Cartridge comparison
.300 Rook vs 7.62x41mm M43 Experimental
.300 Rook and 7.62x41mm M43 Experimental are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .300 Rook | 7.62x41mm M43 Experimental | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1874 | 1943 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.3″ | 0.311″ |
| Case length | 1.17″ | 1.6142″ |
| Max pressure | 18,000 psi | 45,000 psi |
| Recoil | 0.8 ft·lb | 10–17 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 150 yd | 400 yd |
| SAAMI | Not SAAMI standardized | Not SAAMI standardized |
| CIP | Not standardized | Not standardized |
| Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete |
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.
