Lindcott Armory Compare / .300 Winchester Magnum vs .325 WSM
Cartridge comparison
.300 Winchester Magnum vs .325 WSM
.300 Winchester Magnum is faster (3,290 vs 3,060 fps); .325 WSM carries more energy (4,561 vs 3,800 ft·lb); .325 WSM recoils less.
.300 Winchester Magnum →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–1000 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.325 WSM →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .300 Winchester Magnum | .325 WSM | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1963 | 2005 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.308″ | 0.323″ |
| Case length | 2.62″ | 2.1″ |
| Velocity | 2,825–3,290 fps | 2,840–3,060 fps |
| Energy | 3,200–3,800 ft·lb | 3,224–4,561 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 64,000 psi | 65,000 psi |
| Recoil | 25–38 ft·lb | 20–30 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 1200 yd | 400 yd |
FAQs
- Is .300 Winchester Magnum faster than .325 WSM?
- .300 Winchester Magnum is faster — up to 3,290 fps versus 3,060 fps.
- Does .300 Winchester Magnum hit harder than .325 WSM?
- .325 WSM carries more muzzle energy (4,561 vs 3,800 ft·lb).