Cartridge comparison
.308 Marlin Express vs .308 Winchester Ackley Improved
.308 Marlin Express and .308 Winchester Ackley Improved are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .308 Marlin Express | .308 Winchester Ackley Improved | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 2007 | 1952 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.308″ | 0.3079″ |
| Case length | 1.9201″ | 2.0142″ |
| Max pressure | 47,500 psi | 60,191 psi |
| Recoil | 12–16 ft·lb | 17.2–17.4 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 300 yd | 700 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.
