Cartridge comparison
.308 Marlin Express vs .338 Marlin Express
.308 Marlin Express and .338 Marlin Express are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .308 Marlin Express | .338 Marlin Express | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 2007 | 2009 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.308″ | 0.338″ |
| Case length | 1.9098″ | 1.8858″ |
| Max pressure | 47,500 psi | 46,000 psi |
| Recoil | 12–16 ft·lb | — |
| Effective range | 300 yd | 300 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.
Case profiles, to scale
Drawn to the same scale, so the proportions are true. Physical size varies with your screen.