Cartridge comparison
.330 Dakota vs .338 Lapua Magnum
.330 Dakota and .338 Lapua Magnum are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .330 Dakota | .338 Lapua Magnum | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1992 | 1989 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.338″ | 0.339″ |
| Case length | 2.5402″ | 2.7244″ |
| Max pressure | 65,000 psi | 60,916 psi |
| Recoil | — | 38–55 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 400 yd | 1800 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.