Rifle
150 grain
300 WINCHESTER SHORT MAGNUM Ballistics
BC: 0.294 · elk, moose, bear, large game
Key Performance Data
Muzzle Velocity
Muzzle Energy
Ballistic Coefficient
Bullet Drop
Velocity & Energy at Distance
Muzzle
100 yds
200 yds
Muzzle
100 yds
200 yds
300 WINCHESTER SHORT MAGNUM Overview
The300 WINCHESTER SHORT MAGNUMis a rifle cartridge firing a 150 grain bullet with a ballistic coefficient of 0.294. At the muzzle, it produces 3320 fps velocity and 3671 ft-lbs of energy.
Ballistics Table
| Distance | Velocity (fps) | Energy (ft-lbs) | Bullet Drop (in) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muzzle | 3320 | 3671 | 0.0 |
| 100 yards | 2978 | 2953 | -0.7 |
| 200 yards | 2661 | 2359 | -2.4 |
Performance Analysis
With a muzzle velocity of3320 fpsand muzzle energy of3671 ft-lbs, the 300 WINCHESTER SHORT MAGNUM is a powerful cartridge suitable for large game at reasonable distances.
The ballistic coefficient of0.294provides good performance at typical shooting distances.
Suitable Applications
This cartridge is commonly used for: elk, moose, bear, large game.
Velocity Retention
From muzzle to 200 yards, the 300 WINCHESTER SHORT MAGNUM retains 80.2% of its initial velocity and 64.3% of its muzzle energy.
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