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.307 Winchester vs .308 Winchester
.308 Winchester is faster (2,850 vs 2,760 fps); .307 Winchester carries more energy (3,048 vs 2,700 ft·lb); .307 Winchester recoils less.
.307 Winchester →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.308 Winchester →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .307 Winchester | .308 Winchester | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1982 | 1952 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.308″ | 0.308″ |
| Case length | 2.015″ | 2.015″ |
| Velocity | 2,600–2,760 fps | 2,600–2,850 fps |
| Energy | 2,254–3,048 ft·lb | 2,400–2,700 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 52,000 psi | 62,000 psi |
| Recoil | 12–16 ft·lb | 15–20 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 300 yd | 800 yd |
FAQs
- Is .307 Winchester faster than .308 Winchester?
- .308 Winchester is faster — up to 2,850 fps versus 2,760 fps.
- Does .307 Winchester hit harder than .308 Winchester?
- .307 Winchester carries more muzzle energy (3,048 vs 2,700 ft·lb).