Dimensions
The dimensions of the basic case are:
| Outside diameter (at base) | .532 in. (13.51 mm) |
| Inside diameter (of case) | .490 in. (12.47 mm) |
| Maximum case length | 2.62 in. (66.55 mm) |
Originally known as a "short" magnum as compared to the .375 H&H Magnum, this is now considered the "long" magnum since the development of the family of Winchester Short Magnums. So today you would consider the .300 Winchester Magnum to be a "long action" cartridge.
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