Is .300 Winchester Magnum faster than .338 Lapua Magnum?

.300 Winchester Magnum is faster — up to 3,290 fps versus 2,900 fps.

Does .300 Winchester Magnum hit harder than .338 Lapua Magnum?

.338 Lapua Magnum carries more muzzle energy (5,000 vs 3,800 ft·lb).

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.300 Winchester Magnum vs .338 Lapua Magnum

.300 Winchester Magnum is faster (3,290 vs 2,900 fps); .338 Lapua Magnum carries more energy (5,000 vs 3,800 ft·lb); .300 Winchester Magnum recoils less.

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	.300 Winchester Magnum	.338 Lapua Magnum
Type	Rifle	Rifle
Introduced	1963	1989
Bullet ⌀	0.308″	0.338″
Case length	2.62″	2.724″
Velocity	2,825–3,290 fps	2,650–2,900 fps
Energy	3,200–3,800 ft·lb	4,300–5,000 ft·lb
Max pressure	64,000 psi	60,916 psi
Recoil	25–38 ft·lb	38–55 ft·lb
Eff. range	1200 yd	1750 yd

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FAQs

Is .300 Winchester Magnum faster than .338 Lapua Magnum?: .300 Winchester Magnum is faster — up to 3,290 fps versus 2,900 fps.
Does .300 Winchester Magnum hit harder than .338 Lapua Magnum?: .338 Lapua Magnum carries more muzzle energy (5,000 vs 3,800 ft·lb).