Cartridge comparison
.300 Savage vs 8x57mmR 360
.300 Savage and 8x57mmR 360 are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .300 Savage | 8x57mmR 360 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1920 | 1895 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.3079″ | 0.3185″ |
| Case length | 1.8709″ | 2.2441″ |
| Max pressure | 47,000 psi | 35,534 psi |
| Recoil | 10–14 ft·lb | 13–14.1 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 300 yd | 300 yd |
| SAAMI | SAAMI standardized | Not SAAMI standardized |
| CIP | CIP standardized | CIP standardized |
| 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.
