Lindcott Armory Compare / .348 Winchester vs .450 Marlin
Cartridge comparison
.348 Winchester vs .450 Marlin
.348 Winchester is faster (2,560 vs 2,225 fps); .450 Marlin carries more energy (4,392 vs 3,640 ft·lb); .348 Winchester recoils less.
.348 Winchester →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.450 Marlin →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–500 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .348 Winchester | .450 Marlin | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1936 | 2000 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.348″ | 0.458″ |
| Case length | 2.255″ | 2.1″ |
| Velocity | 2,350–2,560 fps | 2,000–2,225 fps |
| Energy | 2,745–3,640 ft·lb | 2,664–4,392 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 40,000 psi | 43,500 psi |
| Recoil | 8–12 ft·lb | 25–35 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 250 yd | 200 yd |
FAQs
- Is .348 Winchester faster than .450 Marlin?
- .348 Winchester is faster — up to 2,560 fps versus 2,225 fps.
- Does .348 Winchester hit harder than .450 Marlin?
- .450 Marlin carries more muzzle energy (4,392 vs 3,640 ft·lb).