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Cartridge comparison

.307 Winchester vs .356 Winchester

.307 Winchester and .356 Winchester are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.

Side by side

.307 Winchester.356 Winchester
TypeRifleRifle
Introduced19821982
Bullet diameter0.3079″0.358″
Case length2.015″2.015″
Max pressure52,000 psi52,000 psi
Recoil12–16 ft·lb20–28 ft·lb
Effective range250 yd200 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 .307 Winchester and .356 Winchester trajectories with real loads in Ballistic Compare