Cartridge comparison
.330 Dakota vs 8.5mm Messner Magnum
.330 Dakota and 8.5mm Messner Magnum are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .330 Dakota | 8.5mm Messner Magnum | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1992 | 2013 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.338″ | 0.3382″ |
| Case length | 2.57″ | 2.5138″ |
| Max pressure | 65,000 psi | 63,817 psi |
| Recoil | 40.5–46.5 ft·lb | 31.9–37 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 400 yd | 400 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.
