Rifle · Proprietary

8.59 Lazzeroni Galaxy

8.59 GalaxyLazzeroni Galaxy

The 8.59 Lazzeroni Galaxy is the .338-caliber long-action member of the Lazzeroni family.

Caliber
0.338″ · 8.585 mm
Introduced
1997
Case
Rimless
Primary use
hunting, dangerous_game
Status
Active
Velocity2,900–3,300 fps
Energy3,700–6,100 ft·lb
Identity
Introduced
1997
Type
Rifle
Origin
United States
Inventor
John Lazzeroni
Manufacturer
Lazzeroni Arms Company
Standard
Proprietary
Status
Active
Availability
Rare
Build
Primer
Large Rifle Magnum
Case type
Rimless
Pressure & range
Max pressure
66,718 psi
Eff. range
500 yd
Max range
800 yd

Ballistics

Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–1000 yd
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Parent case

Representative trajectory — modeled from a single velocity input (no published BC for this cartridge yet).

Dimensionscase measurements · scale drawing · size vs familiar rounds

Case dimensions — the scale drawing at the top of the page is built from these.

Lazzeroni/MAST drawing · approximate
Measuremmin
Bullet ⌀8.590.338·
Neck ⌀9.530.375·
Shoulder ⌀14.220.560~
Shoulder angle30°·
Base ⌀14.710.579~
Rim ⌀14.730.580~
Belt ⌀n/a
Rim thickness1.140.045·
Neck length8.530.336
Case length52.072.050~
Overall length71.122.800~

Size vs familiar rounds

Drawn at true 1:1 — every case is accurate relative to the others. Absolute size depends on your screen's pixel density, so measuring one against a real ruler may be off. 8.59 Lazzeroni Galaxy is highlighted below.

Reloading costestimate cost per round vs factory

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Connected reference

History

Designed by John Lazzeroni alongside the Warbird and Saturn as the heavy end of the Lazzeroni long-action series, the Galaxy occupies the same performance niche as the .338 Lapua but in a proprietary rimless format. It is chambered only in Lazzeroni-built rifles.

FAQs

What bullet diameter is 8.59 Lazzeroni Galaxy?
8.59 Lazzeroni Galaxy uses a 0.338″ (8.585 mm) diameter bullet.
Is 8.59 Lazzeroni Galaxy still in production?
8.59 Lazzeroni Galaxy is active; typical availability is rare.
What is 8.59 Lazzeroni Galaxy used for?
8.59 Lazzeroni Galaxy is primarily used for hunting, dangerous_game.

Sources & provenance

Data & sources. Specs compiled from the Lindcott Armory reference; the trajectory is modeled (point-mass), not measured. See methodology. Spotted an error? Report it →