Cartridge comparison
.240 Weatherby Magnum vs 6.17 Lazzeroni Spitfire
.240 Weatherby Magnum and 6.17 Lazzeroni Spitfire are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .240 Weatherby Magnum | 6.17 Lazzeroni Spitfire | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1968 | 1997 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.2429″ | 0.243″ |
| Case length | 2.4961″ | 2.05″ |
| Max pressure | 65,000 psi | 66,718 psi |
| Recoil | 12–18 ft·lb | — |
| Effective range | 400 yd | 400 yd |
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.