Cartridge comparison
.300 Weatherby Magnum vs .300 Winchester Magnum
.300 Weatherby Magnum and .300 Winchester Magnum are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .300 Weatherby Magnum | .300 Winchester Magnum | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1944 | 1963 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.308″ | 0.308″ |
| Case length | 2.8248″ | 2.6201″ |
| Max pressure | 65,000 psi | 64,000 psi |
| Recoil | 35–48 ft·lb | 25–38 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 700 yd | 1200 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.