Lindcott Armory Compare / .300 Winchester Magnum vs .308 Norma Magnum
Cartridge comparison
.300 Winchester Magnum vs .308 Norma Magnum
.300 Winchester Magnum is faster (3,290 vs 3,150 fps); .308 Norma Magnum carries more energy (4,413 vs 3,800 ft·lb); .308 Norma Magnum recoils less.
.300 Winchester Magnum →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–1000 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.308 Norma Magnum →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .300 Winchester Magnum | .308 Norma Magnum | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1963 | 1960 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.308″ | 0.308″ |
| Case length | 2.62″ | 2.56″ |
| Velocity | 2,825–3,290 fps | 2,930–3,150 fps |
| Energy | 3,200–3,800 ft·lb | 3,434–4,413 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 64,000 psi | 57,400 psi |
| Recoil | 25–38 ft·lb | 15–20 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 1200 yd | 500 yd |
FAQs
- Is .300 Winchester Magnum faster than .308 Norma Magnum?
- .300 Winchester Magnum is faster — up to 3,290 fps versus 3,150 fps.
- Does .300 Winchester Magnum hit harder than .308 Norma Magnum?
- .308 Norma Magnum carries more muzzle energy (4,413 vs 3,800 ft·lb).