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Cartridge comparison

.300 Ruger Compact Magnum vs .300 Winchester Magnum

.300 Ruger Compact Magnum and .300 Winchester Magnum are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.

Side by side

.300 Ruger Compact Magnum.300 Winchester Magnum
TypeRifleRifle
Introduced20081963
Bullet diameter0.3079″0.308″
Case length2.1″2.6201″
Max pressure65,000 psi64,000 psi
Recoil25–38 ft·lb
Effective range500 yd1200 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 Ruger Compact Magnum and .300 Winchester Magnum trajectories with real loads in Ballistic Compare