Cartridge comparison
.338-06 A-Square vs 8.5x63mmR
.338-06 A-Square and 8.5x63mmR are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .338-06 A-Square | 8.5x63mmR | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1944 | 1985 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.338″ | 0.3382″ |
| Case length | 2.4941″ | 2.4803″ |
| Max pressure | 63,400 psi | 55,114 psi |
| Recoil | 27.6–37.3 ft·lb | 22.1 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 400 yd | 250 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.
