Cartridge comparison
.303 British vs .303 Epps
.303 British and .303 Epps are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .303 British | .303 Epps | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Wildcat |
| Introduced | 1889 | 1950 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.3118″ | 0.312″ |
| Case length | 2.222″ | 2.1598″ |
| Max pressure | 49,000 psi | — |
| Recoil | 16–22 ft·lb | — |
| Effective range | 600 yd | 300 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.