.300 Weatherby Magnum vs .300 Win Mag

Part of our full caliber comparison chart — energy, drop and recoil for every rifle caliber side by side.

The .300 Weatherby Magnum vs .300 Win Mag comparison pits two of the most powerful .30 caliber magnums against each other. The .300 Weatherby (200gr ELD-X at 3000 fps) delivers 2258 ft-lbs at 500 yards, while the .300 Win Mag (200gr ELD-X at 2860 fps) retains 2027 ft-lbs. Trajectory shows the Weatherby's velocity advantage: 42.6 inches of drop at 500 yards versus 47.7 inches for the Win Mag. That extra performance costs in recoil, with the Weatherby generating 47.6 ft-lbs compared to the Win Mag's 40.6 ft-lbs. The .300 Win Mag offers better ammunition variety and fits standard-length actions, while the Weatherby requires a magnum-length action. Performance varies with ammunition selection and barrel length.

Ammunition Parameters

.300 Weatherby Magnum Parameters (Reference Load)

Bullet Type:

ELD-X

Bullet Weight:

200 grains

Muzzle Velocity:

3000 fps

Ballistic Coefficient:

0.597

Zero Range:

100 yards

Drag Function:

Sight Height:

1.5 inches

.300 Win Mag Parameters (Reference Load)

Bullet Type:

ELD-X

Bullet Weight:

200 grains

Muzzle Velocity:

2860 fps

Ballistic Coefficient:

0.597

Zero Range:

100 yards

Drag Function:

Sight Height:

1.5 inches

.300 Weatherby Magnum vs .300 Win Mag Ballistics Chart

Comparing bullet drop at various ranges between .300 Weatherby Magnum and .300 Win Mag.

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.300 Weatherby Magnum vs .300 Win Mag Energy Comparison

Comparing the muzzle energy and energy retention at various distances between .300 Weatherby Magnum and .300 Win Mag.

.300 Weatherby Magnum vs .300 Win Mag Recoil

Comparing recoil energy and impulse between .300 Weatherby Magnum and .300 Win Mag.

.300 Weatherby Magnum Recoil (Reference Load)

Bullet Weight:

200.0 gr

Bullet Velocity:

3000.0 fps

Powder Charge:

85.0 gr

Firearm Weight:

7.0 lbs

Recoil Impulse:

4.55 lbs·sec

Recoil Velocity:

20.92 fps

Recoil Energy:

47.6 ft·lbf

.300 Win Mag Recoil (Reference Load)

Bullet Weight:

200.0 gr

Bullet Velocity:

2860.0 fps

Powder Charge:

75.0 gr

Firearm Weight:

7.0 lbs

Recoil Impulse:

4.2 lbs·sec

Recoil Velocity:

19.33 fps

Recoil Energy:

40.63 ft·lbf

Notes:

Recoil calculations based on bullet weight, velocity, powder charge, and firearm weight
Recoil energy indicates the felt force when firing the weapon
Recoil impulse represents momentum transfer during firing
Actual felt recoil can vary based on grip, stance, and firearm design

.300 Weatherby Magnum vs .300 Win Mag Velocity

Velocity decay from muzzle to 500 yards for .300 Weatherby Magnum and .300 Win Mag.

.300 Weatherby Magnum vs .300 Win Mag Average Cost

Comparing cost per round and training affordability between .300 Weatherby Magnum and .300 Win Mag.

Cheapest .300 Weatherby Magnum Deals

Product	Price/RD
Weatherby Select .300 Weatherby Magnum 180gr InterLock Ammo Sold by: Black Basin Outdoors	$2.85 200 rounds
Weatherby Select .300 Weatherby Magnum 165gr InterLock Ammo Sold by: Black Basin Outdoors	$2.85 200 rounds
Hornady Precision Hunter .300 Weatherby Magnum 200gr ELD-X Ammo Sold by: Black Basin Outdoors	$3.11 200 rounds

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Cheapest .300 Win Mag Deals

Product	Price/RD
Prvi Partizan .300 Win Mag 180gr Soft Point Ammo Sold by: Sentry Ammo	$1.44 200 rounds
Federal Power-Shok .300 Win Mag 150gr Jacketed Soft Point (JSP) Ammo Sold by: Black Basin Outdoors	$1.69 200 rounds
Winchester Deer Season XP Copper Impact .300 Win Mag 150gr Copper Extreme Point Ammo Sold by: Sentry Ammo	$2.27 200 rounds

.300 Weatherby Magnum vs .300 Win Mag

.300 Weatherby Magnum Parameters (Reference Load)

.300 Win Mag Parameters (Reference Load)

.300 Weatherby Magnum vs .300 Win Mag Ballistics Chart

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.300 Weatherby Magnum vs .300 Win Mag Energy Comparison

.300 Weatherby Magnum vs .300 Win Mag Recoil

.300 Weatherby Magnum Recoil (Reference Load)

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.300 Weatherby Magnum vs .300 Win Mag Velocity

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