Lindcott Armory Compare / .308 Winchester vs 7.35x51mm Carcano
Cartridge comparison
.308 Winchester vs 7.35x51mm Carcano
.308 Winchester is faster (2,850 vs 2,500 fps); .308 Winchester carries more energy (2,700 vs 2,050 ft·lb); 7.35x51mm Carcano recoils less.
.308 Winchester →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
7.35x51mm Carcano →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .308 Winchester | 7.35x51mm Carcano | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1952 | 1938 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.308″ | 0.298″ |
| Case length | 2.015″ | 2.008″ |
| Velocity | 2,600–2,850 fps | 2,400–2,500 fps |
| Energy | 2,400–2,700 ft·lb | 1,825–2,050 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 62,000 psi | 51,000 psi |
| Recoil | 15–20 ft·lb | 11–15 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 800 yd | 600 yd |
FAQs
- Is .308 Winchester faster than 7.35x51mm Carcano?
- .308 Winchester is faster — up to 2,850 fps versus 2,500 fps.
- Does .308 Winchester hit harder than 7.35x51mm Carcano?
- .308 Winchester carries more muzzle energy (2,700 vs 2,050 ft·lb).