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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1983 | 1989 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.3382″ | 0.339″ |
| Case length | 2.7953″ | 2.7244″ |
| Max pressure | — | 60,916 psi |
| Recoil | — | 38–55 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 1500 yd | 1800 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.