Lindcott Armory Compare / .33 Winchester vs .348 Winchester
Cartridge comparison
.33 Winchester vs .348 Winchester
.348 Winchester is faster (2,560 vs 2,300 fps); .348 Winchester carries more energy (3,640 vs 2,349 ft·lb); .348 Winchester recoils less.
.33 Winchester →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–500 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.348 Winchester →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .33 Winchester | .348 Winchester | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1902 | 1936 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.338″ | 0.348″ |
| Case length | 2.105″ | 2.255″ |
| Velocity | 2,200–2,300 fps | 2,350–2,560 fps |
| Energy | 2,150–2,349 ft·lb | 2,745–3,640 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 40,000 psi | 40,000 psi |
| Recoil | 15–22 ft·lb | 8–12 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 250 yd | 250 yd |
FAQs
- Is .33 Winchester faster than .348 Winchester?
- .348 Winchester is faster — up to 2,560 fps versus 2,300 fps.
- Does .33 Winchester hit harder than .348 Winchester?
- .348 Winchester carries more muzzle energy (3,640 vs 2,349 ft·lb).