Cartridge comparison
.240 Belted Rimless Nitro Express (.240 Apex) vs .240 Weatherby Magnum
.240 Belted Rimless Nitro Express (.240 Apex) and .240 Weatherby Magnum are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .240 Belted Rimless Nitro Express (.240 Apex) | .240 Weatherby Magnum | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1919 | 1968 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.2449″ | 0.2429″ |
| Case length | 2.5″ | 2.5″ |
| Max pressure | 47,863 psi | 63,817 psi |
| Recoil | 8.6 ft·lb | 12–18 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 400 yd | 400 yd |
| SAAMI | Not SAAMI standardized | SAAMI (not in current Z299) |
| CIP | CIP standardized | CIP standardized |
| Obsolete | Obsolete | — |
Highlighted cells hold the clear edge where both sides have a number. Every figure is a range maximum from the reference; typical loads run lower.
Case profiles, to scale
Drawn to the same scale, so the proportions are true. Physical size varies with your screen.
