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Cartridge comparison

.338/416 vs .338 Lapua Magnum

.338/416 and .338 Lapua Magnum are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.

Side by side

.338/416.338 Lapua Magnum
TypeRifleRifle
Introduced19831989
Bullet diameter0.3382″0.339″
Case length2.7953″2.7244″
Max pressure60,916 psi
Recoil38–55 ft·lb
Effective range1500 yd1800 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.

ToolOverlay .338/416 and .338 Lapua Magnum trajectories with real loads in Ballistic Compare