Rifle · Proprietary
8.59 Lazzeroni 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
- Parent
- 7.21 Lazzeroni Firebird
- Primary use
- hunting, dangerous_game
- Status
- Active
- Introduced
- 1997
- Type
- Rifle
- Origin
- United States
- Inventor
- John Lazzeroni
- Manufacturer
- Lazzeroni Arms
- Standard
- Proprietary
- Status
- Active
- Availability
- Rare
- Case capacity
- 79.5 gr H₂O
- Twist (typical)
- 1:10
- Primer
- Large Rifle Magnum
- Case type
- Rimless
- Max pressure
- 66,718 psi, SAAMI transducer
- Eff. range
- 500 yd
- Max range
- 5000 yd
- Recoil
- 39.2–44.9 ft·lb
Ballistics
Velocity only, no drag model: no published ballistic coefficient is on file for 8.59 Lazzeroni Galaxy, so this is the shape gravity alone gives the advertised velocity. Drag would steepen it. The tool below solves real loads through their published G1 or G7 model.
Open in Ballistic Compare- Parent case
- 7.21 Lazzeroni Firebird
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| Measure | mm | in | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bullet ⌀ | 8.59 | 0.338 | · |
| Neck ⌀ | 9.37 | 0.369 | · |
| Shoulder ⌀ | 14.22 | 0.560 | ~ |
| Shoulder angle | 30° | — | · |
| Base ⌀ | 14.66 | 0.577 | ~ |
| Rim ⌀ | 14.68 | 0.578 | ~ |
| Belt ⌀ | n/a | ||
| Rim thickness | 1.14 | 0.045 | · |
| Neck length | 8.53 | 0.336 | ≈ |
| Case length | 51.31 | 2.020 | ~ |
| Overall length | 73.66 | 2.900 | ~ |
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
Estimate your cost per round and how it compares to factory. Inputs are yours — nothing is stored.
Cost estimate only — not load data. Charge weight is your input; follow published manuals for safe charges.
Lineage
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 twist rate does 8.59 Lazzeroni Galaxy use?
- 8.59 Lazzeroni Galaxy typically uses a 1:10 twist rate.
- 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.
- What is 8.59 Lazzeroni Galaxy based on?
- 8.59 Lazzeroni Galaxy is derived from the 7.21 Lazzeroni Firebird case.
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 →
