.303 Savage

1895 · Arthur Savage · 2 firearms in catalog

Also known as: .303 Sav

Cartridge specifications

Bullet Diameter7.82 mm (0.308")
Neck Diameter8.48 mm (0.334")
Base Diameter11.38 mm (0.448")
Case Length51.69 mm (2.035")
Overall Length65.53 mm (2.580")
Max Pressure303.37 MPa (44,000 psi)
Typical Bullet Weight12.31 g (190 gr)
Typical Muzzle Velocity594 m/s (1949 fps)
Typical Muzzle Energy2170 J (1601 ft·lbf)
Primer TypeLarge Rifle
Cartridge TypeRimmed Bottleneck
Introduced1895

Firearms chambered in .303 Savage