Lindcott Armory Compare / .330 Dakota vs .340 Weatherby Magnum
Cartridge comparison
.330 Dakota vs .340 Weatherby Magnum
.340 Weatherby Magnum is faster (3,200 vs 3,100 fps); .330 Dakota carries more energy (5,350 vs 5,115 ft·lb).
.330 Dakota →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.340 Weatherby Magnum →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–1000 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .330 Dakota | .340 Weatherby Magnum | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1992 | 1962 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.338″ | 0.338″ |
| Case length | 2.55″ | 2.825″ |
| Velocity | 2,750–3,100 fps | 2,700–3,200 fps |
| Energy | 3,350–5,350 ft·lb | 3,237–5,115 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 65,000 psi | 63,800 psi |
| Recoil | — | 30–42 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 300 yd | 600 yd |
FAQs
- Is .330 Dakota faster than .340 Weatherby Magnum?
- .340 Weatherby Magnum is faster — up to 3,200 fps versus 3,100 fps.
- Does .330 Dakota hit harder than .340 Weatherby Magnum?
- .330 Dakota carries more muzzle energy (5,350 vs 5,115 ft·lb).