Lindcott Armory Compare / .308 Winchester vs 7.62x54R
Cartridge comparison
.308 Winchester vs 7.62x54R
7.62x54R carries more energy (3,000 vs 2,700 ft·lb); .308 Winchester recoils less.
.308 Winchester →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
7.62x54R →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .308 Winchester | 7.62x54R | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1952 | 1891 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.308″ | 0.312″ |
| Case length | 2.015″ | 2.115″ |
| Velocity | 2,600–2,850 fps | 2,600–2,850 fps |
| Energy | 2,400–2,700 ft·lb | 2,500–3,000 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 62,000 psi | 56,000 psi |
| Recoil | 15–20 ft·lb | 18–25 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 800 yd | 1000 yd |
FAQs
- Does .308 Winchester hit harder than 7.62x54R?
- 7.62x54R carries more muzzle energy (3,000 vs 2,700 ft·lb).