Lindcott Armory Compare / .338-06 A-Square vs .338 Federal
Cartridge comparison
.338-06 A-Square vs .338 Federal
.338 Federal is faster (2,840 vs 2,800 fps); .338-06 A-Square carries more energy (3,781 vs 3,225 ft·lb); .338-06 A-Square recoils less.
.338-06 A-Square →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.338 Federal →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .338-06 A-Square | .338 Federal | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1944 | 2006 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.338″ | 0.338″ |
| Case length | 2.494″ | 2.015″ |
| Velocity | 2,500–2,800 fps | 2,650–2,840 fps |
| Energy | 2,776–3,781 ft·lb | 2,830–3,225 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 60,000 psi | 62,000 psi |
| Recoil | 15–22 ft·lb | 25–35 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 500 yd | 400 yd |
FAQs
- Is .338-06 A-Square faster than .338 Federal?
- .338 Federal is faster — up to 2,840 fps versus 2,800 fps.
- Does .338-06 A-Square hit harder than .338 Federal?
- .338-06 A-Square carries more muzzle energy (3,781 vs 3,225 ft·lb).