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Cartridge comparison

.300 Ruger Compact Magnum vs .300 WSM

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

Side by side

.300 Ruger Compact Magnum.300 WSM
TypeRifleRifle
Introduced20082001
Bullet diameter0.3079″0.308″
Case length2.1″2.1″
Max pressure65,000 psi65,000 psi
Recoil20–28 ft·lb
Effective range500 yd600 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 WSM trajectories with real loads in Ballistic Compare