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Cartridge comparison

.300 Winchester Magnum vs .308 Norma Magnum

.300 Winchester Magnum and .308 Norma Magnum are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.

Side by side

.300 Winchester Magnum.308 Norma Magnum
TypeRifleRifle
Introduced19631960
Bullet diameter0.308″0.3079″
Case length2.6201″2.5591″
Max pressure64,000 psi57,400 psi
Recoil25–38 ft·lb15–20 ft·lb
Effective range1200 yd500 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.

ToolOverlay .300 Winchester Magnum and .308 Norma Magnum trajectories with real loads in Ballistic Compare