Lindcott Armory Compare / .330 Dakota vs .338 Lapua Magnum
Cartridge comparison
.330 Dakota vs .338 Lapua Magnum
.330 Dakota is faster (3,100 vs 2,900 fps); .330 Dakota carries more energy (5,350 vs 5,000 ft·lb).
.330 Dakota →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.338 Lapua Magnum →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .330 Dakota | .338 Lapua Magnum | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1992 | 1989 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.338″ | 0.338″ |
| Case length | 2.55″ | 2.724″ |
| Velocity | 2,750–3,100 fps | 2,650–2,900 fps |
| Energy | 3,350–5,350 ft·lb | 4,300–5,000 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 65,000 psi | 60,916 psi |
| Recoil | — | 38–55 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 300 yd | 1750 yd |
FAQs
- Is .330 Dakota faster than .338 Lapua Magnum?
- .330 Dakota is faster — up to 3,100 fps versus 2,900 fps.
- Does .330 Dakota hit harder than .338 Lapua Magnum?
- .330 Dakota carries more muzzle energy (5,350 vs 5,000 ft·lb).