Cartridge comparison
.308 Winchester Ackley Improved vs 8x51mm Mauser
.308 Winchester Ackley Improved and 8x51mm Mauser are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .308 Winchester Ackley Improved | 8x51mm Mauser | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1952 | 1896 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.3079″ | 0.3177″ |
| Case length | 2.0142″ | 1.9961″ |
| Max pressure | 60,191 psi | 49,313 psi |
| Recoil | 17.2–17.4 ft·lb | 13.4–15.2 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 700 yd | 300 yd |
| SAAMI | Not SAAMI standardized | Not SAAMI standardized |
| CIP | Not 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.
