Lindcott Armory Compare / .300 Savage vs .308 Winchester
Cartridge comparison
.300 Savage vs .308 Winchester
.300 Savage is faster (2,900 vs 2,850 fps); .300 Savage carries more energy (2,820 vs 2,700 ft·lb); .300 Savage recoils less.
.300 Savage →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.308 Winchester →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .300 Savage | .308 Winchester | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1920 | 1952 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.308″ | 0.308″ |
| Case length | 1.871″ | 2.015″ |
| Velocity | 2,600–2,900 fps | 2,600–2,850 fps |
| Energy | 2,252–2,820 ft·lb | 2,400–2,700 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 47,000 psi | 62,000 psi |
| Recoil | 10–14 ft·lb | 15–20 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 400 yd | 800 yd |
FAQs
- Is .300 Savage faster than .308 Winchester?
- .300 Savage is faster — up to 2,900 fps versus 2,850 fps.
- Does .300 Savage hit harder than .308 Winchester?
- .300 Savage carries more muzzle energy (2,820 vs 2,700 ft·lb).