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Cartridge comparison

.300 Winchester Magnum vs 8x68mm S

.300 Winchester Magnum and 8x68mm S are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.

Side by side

.300 Winchester Magnum8x68mm S
TypeRifleRifle
Introduced19631939
Bullet diameter0.308″0.3236″
Case length2.6201″2.6575″
Max pressure64,000 psi63,817 psi
Recoil25–38 ft·lb14–18 ft·lb
Effective range1200 yd400 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 8x68mm S trajectories with real loads in Ballistic Compare