Lindcott Armory Compare / .325 WSM vs .338 Winchester Magnum
Cartridge comparison
.325 WSM vs .338 Winchester Magnum
.325 WSM is faster (3,060 vs 2,900 fps); .325 WSM carries more energy (4,561 vs 4,000 ft·lb); .338 Winchester Magnum recoils less.
.325 WSM →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.338 Winchester Magnum →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .325 WSM | .338 Winchester Magnum | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 2005 | 1958 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.323″ | 0.338″ |
| Case length | 2.1″ | 2.5″ |
| Velocity | 2,840–3,060 fps | 2,400–2,900 fps |
| Energy | 3,224–4,561 ft·lb | 2,560–4,000 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 65,000 psi | 64,000 psi |
| Recoil | 20–30 ft·lb | 20–28 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 400 yd | 600 yd |
FAQs
- Is .325 WSM faster than .338 Winchester Magnum?
- .325 WSM is faster — up to 3,060 fps versus 2,900 fps.
- Does .325 WSM hit harder than .338 Winchester Magnum?
- .325 WSM carries more muzzle energy (4,561 vs 4,000 ft·lb).