Lindcott Armory Compare / .300 Winchester Magnum vs .300 WSM
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.300 Winchester Magnum vs .300 WSM
.300 WSM is faster (3,300 vs 3,290 fps); .300 Winchester Magnum carries more energy (3,800 vs 3,500 ft·lb); .300 WSM recoils less.
.300 Winchester Magnum →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–1000 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.300 WSM →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–1000 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .300 Winchester Magnum | .300 WSM | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1963 | 2001 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.308″ | 0.308″ |
| Case length | 2.62″ | 2.1″ |
| Velocity | 2,825–3,290 fps | 2,850–3,300 fps |
| Energy | 3,200–3,800 ft·lb | 2,700–3,500 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 64,000 psi | 65,000 psi |
| Recoil | 25–38 ft·lb | 20–28 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 1200 yd | 600 yd |
FAQs
- Is .300 Winchester Magnum faster than .300 WSM?
- .300 WSM is faster — up to 3,300 fps versus 3,290 fps.
- Does .300 Winchester Magnum hit harder than .300 WSM?
- .300 Winchester Magnum carries more muzzle energy (3,800 vs 3,500 ft·lb).