Lindcott Armory Compare / .300 Ruger Compact Magnum vs .300 WSM
Cartridge comparison
.300 Ruger Compact Magnum vs .300 WSM
.300 Ruger Compact Magnum and .300 WSM are both catalogued in the reference — see the full spec comparison below.
.300 WSM →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–1000 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .300 Ruger Compact Magnum | .300 WSM | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 2008 | 2001 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.308″ | 0.308″ |
| Case length | 2.1″ | 2.1″ |
| Velocity | — | 2,850–3,300 fps |
| Energy | — | 2,700–3,500 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 65,000 psi | 65,000 psi |
| Recoil | — | 20–28 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | — | 600 yd |