Lindcott Armory Compare / .240 Weatherby Magnum vs 6.17 Lazzeroni Spitfire
Cartridge comparison
.240 Weatherby Magnum vs 6.17 Lazzeroni Spitfire
6.17 Lazzeroni Spitfire is faster (4,200 vs 3,500 fps); .240 Weatherby Magnum carries more energy (2,725 vs 2,200 ft·lb).
.240 Weatherby Magnum →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–1000 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
6.17 Lazzeroni Spitfire →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–1000 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .240 Weatherby Magnum | 6.17 Lazzeroni Spitfire | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1968 | 1997 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.243″ | 0.243″ |
| Case length | 2.5″ | 2.82″ |
| Velocity | 3,300–3,500 fps | 3,700–4,200 fps |
| Energy | 2,100–2,725 ft·lb | 1,700–2,200 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 65,000 psi | 66,718 psi |
| Recoil | 12–18 ft·lb | — |
| Eff. range | 400 yd | 300 yd |
FAQs
- Is .240 Weatherby Magnum faster than 6.17 Lazzeroni Spitfire?
- 6.17 Lazzeroni Spitfire is faster — up to 4,200 fps versus 3,500 fps.
- Does .240 Weatherby Magnum hit harder than 6.17 Lazzeroni Spitfire?
- .240 Weatherby Magnum carries more muzzle energy (2,725 vs 2,200 ft·lb).