.308 Winchester vs 7mm-08 Remington
Part of our full caliber comparison chart — energy, drop and recoil for every rifle caliber side by side.
The .308 Winchester vs 7mm-08 Remington comparison shows two short-action cartridges built on the same parent case. The 7mm-08 (150gr ELD-X at 2770 fps) retains 1378 ft-lbs at 500 yards, while the .308 (150gr Polymer Tip at 2820 fps) delivers 1049 ft-lbs. The 7mm-08's higher BC bullet drops 52.1 inches at 500 yards compared to 57.5 inches for the .308. Recoil runs close: 18.6 ft-lbs for the 7mm-08 versus 22.2 ft-lbs for the .308. The .308 has more ammunition variety and lower cost, while the 7mm-08 shoots flatter with less recoil. Both calibers handle deer-sized game effectively to 400 yards. Performance varies with ammunition selection and barrel length.
Ammunition Parameters
.308 Winchester Parameters (Reference Load)
7mm-08 Remington Parameters (Reference Load)
.308 Winchester vs 7mm-08 Remington Ballistics Chart
Comparing bullet drop at various ranges between .308 Winchester and 7mm-08 Remington.
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.308 Winchester vs 7mm-08 Remington Energy Comparison
Comparing the muzzle energy and energy retention at various distances between .308 Winchester and 7mm-08 Remington.
.308 Winchester vs 7mm-08 Remington Recoil
Comparing recoil energy and impulse between .308 Winchester and 7mm-08 Remington.
.308 Winchester Recoil (Reference Load)
7mm-08 Remington Recoil (Reference Load)
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
.308 Winchester vs 7mm-08 Remington Velocity
Velocity decay from muzzle to 500 yards for .308 Winchester and 7mm-08 Remington.
.308 Winchester vs 7mm-08 Remington Average Cost
Comparing cost per round and training affordability between .308 Winchester and 7mm-08 Remington.