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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
TypeRifleRifle
Introduced20072009
Bullet diameter0.308″0.338″
Case length1.9098″1.8858″
Max pressure47,500 psi46,000 psi
Recoil12–16 ft·lb
Effective range300 yd300 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.

ToolOverlay .308 Marlin Express and .338 Marlin Express trajectories with real loads in Ballistic Compare