Cartridge comparison
.307 Winchester vs 8x51mm Mauser
.307 Winchester and 8x51mm Mauser are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .307 Winchester | 8x51mm Mauser | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1982 | 1896 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.3079″ | 0.3177″ |
| Case length | 2.015″ | 1.9961″ |
| Max pressure | 52,000 psi | 49,313 psi |
| Recoil | 16–20.2 ft·lb | 13.4–15.2 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 250 yd | 300 yd |
| SAAMI | SAAMI standardized | Not SAAMI standardized |
| CIP | CIP standardized | CIP standardized |
| Obsolete | — | Obsolete |
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.
