Lindcott Armory Compare / .308 Winchester vs 7mm-08 Remington
Cartridge comparison
.308 Winchester vs 7mm-08 Remington
7mm-08 Remington is faster (3,000 vs 2,850 fps); 7mm-08 Remington recoils less.
.308 Winchester →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
7mm-08 Remington →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .308 Winchester | 7mm-08 Remington | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1952 | 1980 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.308″ | 0.284″ |
| Case length | 2.015″ | 2.035″ |
| Velocity | 2,600–2,850 fps | 2,750–3,000 fps |
| Energy | 2,400–2,700 ft·lb | 2,300–2,700 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 62,000 psi | 61,000 psi |
| Recoil | 15–20 ft·lb | 12–16 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 800 yd | 600 yd |
FAQs
- Is .308 Winchester faster than 7mm-08 Remington?
- 7mm-08 Remington is faster — up to 3,000 fps versus 2,850 fps.