Lindcott Armory Compare / .303 British vs 7.62x54R
Cartridge comparison
.303 British vs 7.62x54R
7.62x54R is faster (2,850 vs 2,690 fps); 7.62x54R carries more energy (3,000 vs 2,600 ft·lb); .303 British recoils less.
.303 British →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
7.62x54R →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .303 British | 7.62x54R | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1889 | 1891 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.311″ | 0.312″ |
| Case length | 2.222″ | 2.115″ |
| Velocity | 2,440–2,690 fps | 2,600–2,850 fps |
| Energy | 2,400–2,600 ft·lb | 2,500–3,000 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 49,000 psi | 56,000 psi |
| Recoil | 16–22 ft·lb | 18–25 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 600 yd | 1000 yd |
FAQs
- Is .303 British faster than 7.62x54R?
- 7.62x54R is faster — up to 2,850 fps versus 2,690 fps.
- Does .303 British hit harder than 7.62x54R?
- 7.62x54R carries more muzzle energy (3,000 vs 2,600 ft·lb).