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Lindcott Armory

Cartridge comparison

.309 JDJ vs .338 JDJ

.309 JDJ and .338 JDJ are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.

Side by side

.309 JDJ.338 JDJ
TypePistolPistol
Introduced19791979
Bullet diameter0.308″0.338″
Case length2.2252″2.2252″
Max pressure42,000 psi42,000 psi
Effective range250 yd150 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 .309 JDJ and .338 JDJ trajectories with real loads in Ballistic Compare