Is .338-06 A-Square faster than .338 Winchester Magnum?

.338 Winchester Magnum is faster — up to 2,900 fps versus 2,800 fps.

Does .338-06 A-Square hit harder than .338 Winchester Magnum?

.338 Winchester Magnum carries more muzzle energy (4,000 vs 3,781 ft·lb).

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.338-06 A-Square vs .338 Winchester Magnum

.338 Winchester Magnum is faster (2,900 vs 2,800 fps); .338 Winchester Magnum carries more energy (4,000 vs 3,781 ft·lb); .338-06 A-Square recoils less.

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	.338-06 A-Square	.338 Winchester Magnum
Type	Rifle	Rifle
Introduced	1944	1958
Bullet ⌀	0.338″	0.338″
Case length	2.494″	2.5″
Velocity	2,500–2,800 fps	2,400–2,900 fps
Energy	2,776–3,781 ft·lb	2,560–4,000 ft·lb
Max pressure	60,000 psi	64,000 psi
Recoil	15–22 ft·lb	20–28 ft·lb
Eff. range	500 yd	600 yd

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FAQs

Is .338-06 A-Square faster than .338 Winchester Magnum?: .338 Winchester Magnum is faster — up to 2,900 fps versus 2,800 fps.
Does .338-06 A-Square hit harder than .338 Winchester Magnum?: .338 Winchester Magnum carries more muzzle energy (4,000 vs 3,781 ft·lb).